Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran had created an opportunity for the Iranian people to remove what he described as the “terrorist regime” in Tehran. Ukraine, which has been resisting Russia’s full-scale invasion since 2022, has repeatedly accused Iran of supplying Moscow with weapons, including Shahed drones…
The recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran come amid heightened tensions following Tehran’s violent suppression of nationwide protests and stalled negotiations with Washington over critical security issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme, ballistic missiles and regional proxy networks. Mass demonstrations initially erupted in Tehran in late December over worsening economic conditions before spreading across the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Plateau State Government convened an emergency security council meeting following a surge in violent incidents that have heightened tension in Jos and other parts of the state. The meeting, chaired by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, brought together the Deputy Governor, senior government officials, and heads of security agencies. Addressing reporters after the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Plateau State Police Commissioner, Bassey Ewah, has confirmed that five people were killed in a late-night attack in the Bassa Local Government Area, describing the incident as tragic and assuring residents that security operatives are pursuing the assailants. Ewah said the attack occurred Thursday night when gunmen stormed a residential area…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Chizoba Orji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has granted bail of ₦10 million each to prominent lawyer Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, following their arraignment on a 12-count criminal charge filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. The defendants pleaded…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria has formally declared its bid for membership of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029 term. In a video statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, announced the country’s candidature, describing the council as a critical platform for dialogue, conflict prevention and international cooperation on human rights. Tuggar…
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched major strikes on targets in Iranian cities, triggering explosions and plumes of smoke across the capital, Tehran. In a video message posted on social media while spending the weekend at his Florida golf club, US President Donald Trump confirmed the offensive. “The United States’ military began major…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has affirmed the validity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in the Oyo State capital in November 2025, which produced Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the party’s substantive national chairman. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Ladiran Akintola upheld the amended originating summons…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife Asabe Bashir, and son Abdulaziz on charges of money laundering before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja. EFCC counsel Jibrin Okutepa (SAN) informed the court that the hearing…
