Iran’s powerful allies on Monday mourned the death of its President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, while regional militants hailed him as a supporter of the Palestinian cause. Russia and China called the ultraconservative leader a “friend”, while Iran’s arch-foes the United States and Israel had yet to react publicly. Here is a roundup…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a truce in the Rivers State political crisis while urging the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to work together. Jonathan said this on Monday during the unveiling of the Trans-Kalabari Road in the state. The former President stressed that incessant…
A helicopter carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been involved in an incident while he was visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on X on Sunday according to CNN. “Some of the president’s companions on this helicopter were able to communicate with Central Headquarters, raising hopes that the incident could have ended…
The Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria, ISSAN), has called for stronger and closer collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in safeguarding cyberspace for a more effective fight against internet fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria. This call was made in Abuja by ISSAN’s Vice President, Dr. Martin Ikpehai when he…
St Mirren captain Mark O’Hara twice gave the visitors the lead at Parkhead but goals from Matt O’Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi meant Celtic were level come half-time. The second half was a less incident-filled contest but when Palma turned in Anthony Ralston’s cross in the 86th minute, home fans were able to roar on Celtic…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed intelligence officers to Banex – an electronics and telecommunications gadgets market, in Abuja following a conflict that ensued between soldiers and some traders on Saturday. A viral video seen by our correspondent on X on Saturday showed a multitude of civilians overpowering some soldiers during a free-for-all…
According to Trust News Africa, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is attending to the fire, which resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the tank farm. As of the time of filing this report, the Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Fire Service, Margaret Adeseye, told Channels Television,…
The call was made by the committee, which is chaired by Hon. Victor Nwokolo, during a polite visit to the state’s Government House. The committee also cautioned against the politicisation of power supply issues in the state. In response, the state government was prepared to utilize the recently passed Electricity (Amendment) Act by the National…
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, paraded the suspects alongside 32 other suspected criminals involved in varying degrees of crime throughout the state at the command headquarters in Owerri, the capital of Imo state. He claimed that the successful outcome of the arrest was due to the proactive operational strategies adopted by the men…
