Passive Smoking Kills Over A Million Each Year — WHO
An estimated 1.3 million people lose their lives annually due to exposure to second-hand smoke, according to the World Health Organization’s Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report. The figure underscores the severe and often overlooked health risks posed not only to smokers but also to those involuntarily exposed to tobacco smoke in their environments. A new […]
Yelwata Killings: 28 Arrested, IGP Reveals In Briefing
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has confirmed the arrest of 28 individuals believed to be behind the recent deadly attacks in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun revealed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional suspects connected to the violence, which claimed the lives of 47 people. He […]
UK Court Reserves Verdict In £55m Shell Spill Dispute
The High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division in London, has wrapped up proceedings in a £55 million legal battle against Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), over environmental damage from two major oil spills. The matter—registered as Case No: HT-2013-000028—arises from twin spills that occurred in 2008 in the Bodo community, situated […]
IG: Police Neutral, Won’t Aid Any Election Rigging
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has firmly rejected accusations that security agencies interfere with Nigeria’s electoral outcomes, describing such assertions as both unfounded and unjust. Speaking on Monday at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit in Abuja, Egbetokun—represented by FCT Police Commissioner Adewale Ajao—emphasized that the police operate with strict neutrality during elections and are […]
Israel, Iran Agree To Total Ceasefire — Trump Declares
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Iran and Israel have consented to a phased ceasefire set to commence around 04:00 GMT on Tuesday, marking what he described as the “official end” to the 12-day hostilities between the two nations. On Monday night, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced via his Truth Social platform that […]
Hunger Breeds Hostility, NSA Speaks On Rising Insecurity
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has emphasized that hunger and poverty are key underlying forces fueling insecurity across Nigeria, asserting that any meaningful effort toward national peace and development must begin with addressing these socio-economic challenges. Speaking at the National Security Seminar in Abuja on Monday—an event organized by the Alumni Association of the National […]
Israel Nears Key Objectives In Iran, Says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel is nearing the full realization of its strategic objectives in Iran, following U.S.-led overnight airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, authorized by President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters, Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israel’s primary goals remain the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and missile capabilities. “We are […]
US Warns Citizens: Steer Clear Of Abuja Govt, Military Sites
In light of rising global security tensions, the United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a renewed security advisory, warning American citizens to steer clear of non-essential travel to military and government installations within Abuja. The advisory, released by the U.S. Embassy on Monday, outlines that all diplomatic personnel, along with their families, are currently […]
More CNG Stations Opened By NNPCL Across Three Cities
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the expansion of its clean energy infrastructure, unveiling plans to establish new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in key cities across the country, including Abuja, Ibadan, and Abeokuta. This initiative is part of the state-owned energy giant’s broader strategy to enhance nationwide access to affordable, cleaner […]
False Accusation, I Didn’t Attack Rivers Council Chief — CSO
Hector Ekakita, Chief Security Officer to the Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area in Rivers State, Goodluck Iheanachor, has firmly denied any connection to the recent attack on his principal. Speaking during an appearance on The Morning Brief aired Monday on Channels Television, Ekakita dismissed the allegations as unfounded, stating that he had no role […]
Mideast War Sparks Global Airline Schedule Chaos
Major global airlines have scaled back or temporarily halted operations across parts of the Middle East amid rising instability as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies and the United States becomes militarily involved. The U.S. launched targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure from late Saturday into early Sunday, following over a week of deadly missile salvos between […]
Tinubu Wraps Up ECOWAS Role, Seeks Military Action
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, formally concluded his tenure as Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In his place, Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, was elected as the new chair of the regional bloc. Tinubu made the announcement during the 67th […]