Iran moved to name a successor to its slain supreme leader on Sunday, as the US-backed Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei nine days ago continued to devastate Tehran and spread across the Middle East. Fuel depots in Tehran were hit in overnight airstrikes, igniting fires that blanketed the city in thick smoke. Officials…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday attended the return of the first six American soldiers killed during the escalating conflict with Iran. The remains were received at Dover Air Force Base the United States and Israel launched a broad military campaign against Iran. Meanwhile, tensions in the region intensified. Iran’s military on Saturday called on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for an end to the “roar of bombs” in the Middle East, as the conflict sparked by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran entered its ninth day. Speaking at the conclusion of the Angelus prayer, the US-born pontiff expressed deep concern over the escalating violence. “Added to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Saturday to continue military operations against Iran, declaring that Israel has a “systematic plan to eradicate the Iranian regime.” His comments came as Tehran insisted it would not surrender, even amid mounting attacks across the region. In a televised address, Netanyahu said Israel would pursue the conflict “with all…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday in Anambra State, reiterating that the 2027 general elections will be a contest between Nigerians and poor leadership. Addressing party members, Obi urged citizens to participate in the ADC’s ongoing online…
By Ayomide Otitoju A United Kingdom–based non-governmental organisation, Youth Charter, has called for a new partnership between Commonwealth countries and African nations to empower women and girls through sport, martial arts, and community leadership programmes. The proposal was announced to mark the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day, with the organisation urging governments to complement…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over ₦279 million to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts during the trial,” the EFCC statement said. Speaking at the handover, EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by Acting Lagos Zonal Director ACE I Bawa Usman Kaltungo, urged the…
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, on Saturday called on Iran to exercise caution following a series of missile and drone attacks targeting the kingdom. The Saudi defence ministry reported that multiple missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts U.S. military personnel, were intercepted and destroyed. The ministry also said drone…
By Ayomide Otitoju Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday apologised to neighbouring countries affected by Iranian attacks during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. In a speech broadcast on state television, Pezeshkian expressed regret over strikes that hit areas in neighbouring states amid the escalating war. “I apologise to the neighbouring…
