By Ayomide Otitoju Israeli and United States strikes on Tuesday hit the building of Iran’s Assembly of Experts in Qom, according to local media reports. The development follows a wave of US-Israeli attacks on Saturday that reportedly killed Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Tasnim news agency reported that “American-Zionist criminals attacked the Assembly of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), clearing the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting. The council meeting, held at the State House and presided over by President Tinubu, included…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of acting unlawfully in a recent search of his Abuja residence. In a statement issued by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives, the family rejected…
By Ayomide Otitoju Following the devastating cyclone that struck Madagascar’s east coast, Mercy Ships has joined national disaster response efforts in Toamasina (Tamatave), providing essential relief supplies in coordination with government authorities. Cyclone Gezani caused widespread destruction across the region, displacing thousands of residents and severely damaging homes, public infrastructure, and healthcare facilities. Speaking on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday defended his continued support for President Bola Tinubu, saying his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “appeared not to have learnt” from past experiences. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said his backing of Tinubu and candidates aligned with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing corporate governance and leadership capacity through closer collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD). The Governor made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the CIoD Governing Council, led by its President and Chairman, Otunba…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu described…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has called for immediate de-escalation and maximum restraint in the Gulf region following coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. Missile strikes were launched on Iran in the early hours of Saturday, prompting retaliatory attacks by Tehran in parts of the Gulf. In a statement…
Iran has retaliated against a series of US strikes by launching missile attacks on multiple countries hosting American troops in the Middle East, targeting key US military installations under the command of the US Central Command (CENTCOM). Bahrain hosts the Naval Support Activity, home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and the headquarters of US…
