By Ayomide Otitoju The war between Israel and Iran, now spilling across the Middle East, entered its seventh day on Friday, with Israeli forces announcing a “next phase” of the conflict and bombing southern suburbs of Beirut. Earlier, the Israeli military issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for the entire area, urging residents to “save your…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Dickson Ovat Agbor, the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct. The decision was taken during plenary on Thursday following a motion moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Asuquo. In the motion, the Assembly strongly condemned the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari of a 23-count charge related to the alleged non-declaration of assets, brought against him by the **National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Kyari faced the charges alongside his two brothers, who were…
Israel launched pre-dawn airstrikes on Lebanon early Thursday, hitting a Beirut suburb controlled by Hezbollah, while reporting the interception of missiles fired by Iran. The attacks mark a widening conflict involving United States forces and have sparked new instability in Iraq. Israel warned residents in the targeted areas to evacuate before the strikes. The airstrikes…
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action was taken in accordance with Section…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israel launched fresh airstrikes on Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles fired from Iran, as a widening conflict involving United States forces triggered escalating tensions across the Middle East, including new turmoil in Iraq. A pre-dawn airstrike hit a suburb of Beirut, a stronghold of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of Professor Ayo Omotayo’s tenure as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on Wednesday. The renewal extends Omotayo’s appointment for a final four-year term. He was initially appointed…
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has emerged as a leading contender to succeed his father as the head of Iran. The country’s next supreme leader will be chosen by the Assembly of Experts, the top clerical body, with member Ahmad Khatami telling state media on Wednesday that they aim…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State has witnessed two fatal attacks allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen, heightening concerns over rural security in the region. On Monday night, a middle-aged farmer, identified as Ben Daniels, was killed while returning from his farm near Ayede-Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area. Daniels and another man, James Unekwu,…
