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Iran war live: Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, crew member injured

A vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving a crew member injured, according to the UKMTO.

Aug 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

BBC World

Sad! Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan âOgogoâ battling stage 4 cancer

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is re

Linda Ikeji

Youths raid shrines in Rivers community over alleged "demonic and ritual activities"

A coalition of youths in Onne community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, raided and destroyed several shrines

Linda Ikeji

Nigerian national arrested in Vietnam over cross-border drug trafficking

A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from L

Aug 17, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

sports

Super Eagles, Super Falcons, Others’ Revival: Bazuaye Offers Blueprint, Demands Roles For 1985 Eaglets

Former Super Eagles winger, Baldwin Bazuaye (MON), has outlined what he believes Nigeria must do to revive its national football teams, the Super Eagles and others, insisting that

Complete Sports

Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

BBC World

Mom issues warning as 4-year-old daughter suffers stroke following common childhood disease

A four-year-old girl suffered a stroke which is believed to have been triggered by a common childhood illness she'd p

Aug 17, 20264 min read

Linda Ikeji

sports

Why Raducanu May Quit Tennis –Castle

Former British number one Andrew Castle has disclosed that he wouldn’t be surprised if Tennis star Emma Raducanu eventually walks away due to her ongoing injury struggles. Re

Complete Sports

business

Nigerian equities extend bearish run for fifth straight session, lose N106.24 billion

The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish trajectory into a new week on Monday, August 17, 2026, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 0.07% to close at 24

Nairametrics

Court remands man for stealing shoes from Kano mosque

A Magistrate's Court has remanded a man, Muhammad Najib Rimin Kebe, in a correctional facility over alleged theft of shoes

Linda Ikeji

Abi Takes Over as Big Brother Naija Season 11 Week 4 Head of House

Abisola Ayoola, known as Abi, has emerged as the Week 4 Head of House in Big Brother Naija Season 11. The 25-year-old chef and model secured immunity for herself and her entire tea

Aug 17, 20262 min read

BellaNaija

sports

‘He Has A Special Place’ — Nottingham Forest Owner Sends Heartfelt Message To Awoniyi After Coventry Move

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has paid a glowing tribute to Taiwo Awoniyi following the striker’s move to Coventry City. Awoniyi brought his four-year association wit

Complete Sports

Troops foil mass abduction in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempt by terrorists to abduct a large number of people at Ung

Aug 17, 20263 min read

Linda Ikeji

Nigerian arrested over alleged plot to rob three Ghanaian banks appears in Accra court

A Nigerian, Augustine Okechuku Maazi, on Monday, August 17, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court 8 in Ghana over an a

Aug 17, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

business

Tangerine Life Insurance Limited has met the recapitalisation requirements prescribed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)

Tangerine Life Insurance has further strengthened its reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reliable life insurance providers, delivering a record claims performance in 2025 that giv

Nairametrics

Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal

Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.