By Ayomimde Otitoju Iran’s parliament has voted in favour of closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor, in response to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and what lawmakers described as international silence. The announcement was made Sunday by senior lawmaker Esmail Kosari, who said there was a consensus in the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian airline Air Peace will commence direct flights to London Heathrow Airport from Abuja on October 26, following a diplomatic breakthrough by the Federal Government. The development was confirmed on Sunday by Tunde Moshood, spokesperson to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The announcement follows protracted negotiations and enforcement…
By Ayomide Otitoju Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has stepped down from his role, citing the need to attend to personal and family responsibilities. In a personal statement released on Saturday, Soneye expressed gratitude for the support he received during his 20-month tenure, describing his time…
By Ayomide Otitoju Attorneys for R&B singer R. Kelly have accused prison officials of administering an excessive dose of medication that led to his collapse and hospitalization, according to recent court filings. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year sentence for federal racketeering and sex trafficking at a facility in North Carolina, allegedly received the overdose…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent Iranian opposition leaders have called for the resignation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following unprecedented U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and escalating regional conflict. Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah, and Maryam Rajavi, leader of the banned People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), issued separate statements on Sunday urging…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday prayed at Jerusalem’s Western Wall for U.S. President Donald Trump, following overnight American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara, offered prayers for Trump’s protection and praised the U.S. president for what he called a historic stand against “evil and darkness.” The Israeli leader hailed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Though the football season has ended, the global sports scene remained vibrant over the past week, dominated by transfer rumours, Club World Cup drama, and international preparations for upcoming tournaments. The enduring rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo resurfaced after Messi told DSsport that the two legends, while respectful, are not…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to secure multi-billion-dollar funding agreements during its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025), scheduled for June 25–27 in Abuja. According to a statement by Vincent Musumba, Afreximbank’s Manager of Communications and Events, the event will serve as a platform for memoranda of understanding (MoUs), investment partnerships,…
By Ayomide otitoju Dutch brewer Heineken has announced a complete withdrawal of staff and loss of operational control in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following increased rebel activity. The company, which owns four breweries through its Congo subsidiary Bralima, confirmed on Friday that its Bukavu and Goma facilities are no longer…