IRAN SIGNALS CONDITIONAL REOPENING OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AHEAD OF TALKS WITH US
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 Iran has indicated it may reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz in a controlled manner within days, as diplomatic engagement with the United…
ARMY REAFFIRMS RESCUE OF 31 ABDUCTED WORSHIPPERS, DISMISSES CONTRARY CLAIMS
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026 The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed that its troops successfully rescued 31 worshippers abducted during the recent attack on Ariko community, dismissing claims that dispute the…
US, IRAN TRADE VICTORY CLAIMS AS CEASEFIRE HOLDS AFTER WEEKS OF CONFLICT
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 The United States and Iran have both declared victory following weeks of intense military confrontation, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold across the…
PDP PAYS SOLIDARITY VISIT TO ADC
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026. The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following recent political developments…
CUBA FACES DEEPENING ENERGY CRISIS AS RUSSIAN OIL OFFERS SHORT‑TERM RELIEF
Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026. Cuba’s severe energy shortage continues to worsen despite a rare Russian oil delivery that briefly eased fuel constraints, officials and international reports show. In late…
NUJ CONDOLES SENATOR IBOK ESSIEN OVER WIFE’S DEATH
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has expressed heartfelt condolences to Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien over the death of his wife,…
RUPEE STRENGTHENS AS OIL PRICES DROP FOLLOWING IRAN CEASEFIRE
Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 The Indian rupee recorded gains on Wednesday, supported by a sharp decline in global oil prices and improved investor sentiment following a ceasefire agreement between…
TAIWAN OPPOSITION LEADER CALLS FOR RECONCILIATION DURING RARE CHINA VISIT
Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026 Taiwan’s main opposition leader has called for renewed dialogue with China during a rare visit to the mainland, signalling a push for improved relations at…
EFCC ARRESTS FOOTBALL AGENT OVER ALLEGED ₦11M FRAUD
RismadarVoice Reporters, April 8, 2026 Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Osagie Destiny Etinosa over an alleged N11 million…
BRAZIL AUTHORIZED TO EXPORT MEAT, OTHER GOODS TO ETHIOPIA
By Micah Jonah, April 8, 2026. Brazil has received authorization to export 17 products to Ethiopia, including key items like beef, poultry, and pork, according to Luis Rua, secretary for…
