FOREIGN

FG, Ohanaeze Outlaw ‘Eze Ndigbo’ Titles Overseas Over Rising Tensions 0
- FOREIGN
- April 10, 2026
The Federal Government, alongside Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has banned the conferment of “Eze Ndigbo” titles outside Igboland following diplomatic concerns linked to the practice. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, announced the decision during an Ohanaeze meeting in Enugu, describing the spread of such titles abroad as a source of embarrassment and conflict for
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First Vessels Resume Passage Through Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire 0
- FOREIGN
- April 8, 2026
The first ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, signaling a cautious return to maritime activity in the critical oil route. According to maritime tracking data, two vessels — the Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth and the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach — completed their
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Five Teenagers Face Trial in Sweden Over Alleged Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident 0
- FOREIGN
- April 8, 2026
Five minors are standing trial in Sweden over an alleged attempt to assassinate Iranian dissident Arvin Khoshnood in a case linked to organised crime networks. The teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, are being tried behind closed doors, with three facing attempted murder charges and the others accused of complicity. Prosecutors say the plot involved
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Donald Trump Warns Iran of Devastating Strikes If Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed 0
- FOREIGN
- April 5, 2026
US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening major attacks on critical infrastructure if the country fails to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. In a forceful message shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump warned that Iran must restore access to the global oil route or face severe consequences, including
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US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s Interim Leader Delcy Rodríguez Amid Renewed Ties 0
- FOREIGN
- April 2, 2026
The United States has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, removing her from the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions list. Rodríguez welcomed the move, describing it as a step toward normalising relations and strengthening cooperation between both countries. The decision follows the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro, who was ousted in a U.S. military
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Outrage in Ramallah as Palestinians Protest Israel’s New Death Penalty Law 0
- FOREIGN
- April 1, 2026
Palestinians staged protests in Ramallah on Wednesday following the passage of a controversial death penalty law by the Israeli Parliament (Knesset). The legislation, approved earlier in the week, introduces the death penalty by hanging for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis, marking a significant shift in Israel’s penal policy. Demonstrators marched through the streets carrying Palestinian
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