Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has condemned recent airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the attacks a “significant escalation” and a blatant act of aggression. Speaking on the sidelines of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Istanbul, Araghchi warned that Iran would respond by all means necessary. […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that Air Peace will commence direct flights from Abuja to London’s Heathrow Airport starting October 26, 2025. This development marks a significant achievement in Nigeria’s aviation diplomacy and follows sustained efforts by the federal government to ensure fairness in international air travel agreements. […]
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: PRESIDENT TINUBU’S ROLE IN THE JUNE 12 STRUGGLE The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to recent comments made by Alhaji Sule Lamido, former Governor of Jigawa State, on live television, in which he falsely accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting the annulment of […]
United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has declared that American military forces have successfully “devastated” Iran’s nuclear program in a large-scale overnight operation targeting three of Tehran’s most critical nuclear facilities. The announcement came just hours after a wave of the U.S. airstrikes struck the Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, Natanz Nuclear Facility, and […]
The federal government has thrown its full support behind the construction of Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals processing facility, a landmark industrial project set to reshape Nigeria’s role in the global energy transition economy. The plant, located in Nasarawa State, is being developed through a public-private partnership and is expected to […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially confirmed the retirement of former heavyweight champion Jon Jones, with Tom Aspinall now recognized as the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. The announcement was made by UFC President Dana White during a press conference following UFC’s latest event in Baku. White confirmed that Jones, who had been inactive […]
A devastating windstorm has swept through Gwadabawa and Kware Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, claiming five lives and causing widespread destruction. The disaster, which occurred on Tuesday, affected over 1,400 homes and vital public infrastructure, including schools and government buildings. According to officials from the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, party stakeholders, and local government candidates at the State House, Marina, as part of intensified preparations for the July 12 local government elections in the state. The closed-door meeting brought together key figures in the Lagos APC, including the state party chairman, […]
8Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman attempting to travel to India for fibroid surgery with 2.20 kilograms of cocaine in her possession. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos during routine outbound clearance of passengers travelling to Mumbai, India, on a […]
Tragedy struck in Benue State over the weekend as Aondoakaa Yaiyol, the local commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) in Tarka Local Government Area, was reportedly assassinated by unknown gunmen. The incident, though yet to be widely confirmed in national media, has sparked tension and concern across the state, […]
