Iran launched a series of missile strikes across the Middle East on Tuesday, following renewed explosions in its capital, Tehran, amid rising tensions after US President Donald Trump threatened Iran’s key oil facilities, power plants, and desalination infrastructure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said more than half of his military objectives had been achieved, though…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned former Nasir El-Rufai before a Kaduna State High Court over multiple corruption-related allegations. The arraignment comes just three days after El-Rufai buried his late mother, who passed away in Egypt. He faces charges of abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Yusuf Tuggar has resigned as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the ministry confirmed on Monday through spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa. Tuggar’s resignation follows a directive from President Bola Tinubu instructing all political appointees intending to contest elective positions in the 2027 elections to step down by March 31. The directive aligns with Section…
By Ayomide Otitoju Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central, has called on Nigeria’s military leadership to take decisive action following a deadly attack in Plateau State. In a Facebook post on Monday, the lawmaker directly addressed the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, urging him to move beyond assurances and deliver tangible security results. “Enough…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 13 people were killed and several others abducted after armed bandits attacked a wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kaduna State, on Sunday night. Scores of guests sustained injuries during the assault, local authorities confirmed. Police said they are still gathering full details, including the exact number of abducted victims. According…
Iranian authorities executed two men on Monday after convicting them of membership in a banned opposition group and attempting to overthrow the Islamic Republic, according to the country’s judiciary. The Mizan Online website reported that, following confirmation and final approval of the sentences by the Supreme Court, Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi were hanged earlier…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Plateau State government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba that left multiple people dead and others injured. The curfew, announced by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, will take effect from midnight on March…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged an end to conflict in the Middle East, warning that God “does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war” during his Palm Sunday homily. Speaking after the Angelus prayer, the pontiff paid tribute to “the Christians of the Middle East, who suffer the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the South-West Governors Forum have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a patriotic, visionary and compassionate leader. Sanwo-Olu, who chairs the forum, praised the President’s leadership, noting that his administration has driven development, economic growth and renewed public confidence in…
