European Leaders Condemn Israel’s West Bank Settlement Expansion
The leaders of seven European countries have condemned Israel’s decision to publish construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, describing the move as unacceptable and harmful to peace efforts. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands […]
NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Man With 98 Cocaine Wraps
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, for allegedly ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Cyril was arrested on Sunday, August 2, 2026, during the outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Italy via Addis Ababa and […]
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France’s parliament has approved legislation banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, making it the first European Union country to introduce such a measure. President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to implement the ban by September, pending constitutional approval. The bill, passed by the National Assembly in a 279-81 vote after […]
Burley Backs Argentina to Beat Spain in World Cup Final
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has predicted that Argentina will defeat Spain in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. Argentina booked their place in the final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta, extending their winning streak in the tournament to 13 matches. England looked set […]
Spain Rules Out Use of Bases for US Strikes on Iran
Spain has said it will not allow its joint military bases to be used for operations against Iran, distancing itself from the ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes and describing the escalation as inconsistent with international law. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Madrid had received no indication that facilities such as the Naval Base Rota […]
Nigerian Group Condemns U.S., Israel Over Alleged Iran Strike
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWG) has condemned what it described as an unprovoked attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, alleging that the strike resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and dozens of civilians. In a statement jointly signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and […]
