Iran’s Decades of Defiance: A Timeline of Revolutions, Wars, Economic Crisis The 1979 Islamic Revolution transformed Iran from a monarchy into a theocratic republic, but the decades following have been marked by persistent crises. Shortly after the revolution, the 444-day U.S. hostage crisis began, followed by a devastating eight-year war with Iraq that resulted […]
Nigeria Needs Active Citizens, Not Passive Graduates, Says Dr. Obafemi Hamzat Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has emphasized that Nigeria requires “active citizens” rather than “passive graduates” to address its national challenges. Speaking at the 15th Convocation lecture of Fountain University in Osogbo, he urged young school leavers to transition from […]
FG Slams Contractors over Slow Work on Lokoja – Abuja Highway The Federal Government has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the Lokoja–Abuja highway, warning contractors of potential sanctions. During a recent inspection tour in Kogi State, Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, described […]
Army offers free medical care to sokoto community The Nigerian Army has provided free medical services to the Tsefe community in Sokoto State. This initiative was part of the activities organized to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. Inaugurating the exercise, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, […]
The BAT Ideological Group has called on political leaders, fathers, and public office holders to shift their focus from short-term achievements to long-term legacy building, warning that leadership driven only by present comfort endangers the future of nations. In a statement released by its convenor, Bamidele Atoyebi, the group highlighted what it described as a […]
NSCDC Arrests 3 for Kidnapping, Robbery in Nasarawa The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command, has apprehended three suspects linked to various criminal activities, including kidnapping, robbery, and theft. The arrests were made across different locations in the state as part of the command’s ongoing efforts to curb rising […]
Trump Dumps US-Iran Meetings, Encourage Protesters to Take Over U.S. President Donald Trump has officially canceled all planned meetings with Iranian officials, citing the “senseless killing” of demonstrators during the ongoing nationwide protests. In a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, the president declared that no further diplomatic engagement would occur until […]
₦311bn Laundering: ICPC Drags El-Rufai’s Associate to Court The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Muhammad Bashir Saidu, a former Chief of Staff to Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations of money laundering. He was brought before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on a two-count charge involving […]
FG Apprehends Lithium Ore Thieves The Federal Government, through a joint operation by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted seven trucks loaded with suspected stolen lithium ore in Kwara State. The operation was part of a renewed crackdown on illegal mining activities that […]
Wearing the Cap is not the Same as Living the Conviction, Says BAT Ideological Group Convener Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, convener of the BAT Ideological Group, National Coordinator of Accountability and Policy Monitoring, and publisher at Unfiltered and Mining Reporting, has said that wearing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature cap or publicly associating with his […]
