Iran Vows Retaliation On US Bases After Site Strikes
Iran on Sunday raised the stakes dramatically, vowing to strike U.S. military installations across the Middle East in retaliation for a wave of airstrikes that Washington claims severely degraded Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. International concern focused on fears that the unprecedented US attacks would deepen conflict in the volatile region after Israel launched a bombing campaign […]
Police Launch Manhunt For Attackers Of Rivers Council Administrator
The Rivers State Police Command has strongly denounced the brutal assault on Goodluck Iheanachor, Administrator of Ahoada-East Local Government Area, calling the incident both “heinous” and “reprehensible.” In a statement issued on Sunday, the police confirmed that the attack took place on June 20, 2025, around 1:40 p.m., when approximately 30 assailants stormed the council […]
Trump Says Iran Nuclear Facilities ‘Completely Obliterated’
President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that American forces had launched a “very successful” strike on three Iranian nuclear installations, notably including the fortified underground enrichment complex at Fordo. The operation, according to Trump, was intended to significantly undermine Tehran’s nuclear capabilities amid escalating regional hostilities. In a nationally televised address, former U.S. President Donald […]
Israel Declares Iran’s Supreme Leader Target For Elimination
Amid rising regional tensions, Bulgaria has shuttered its embassy in Tehran and pulled out its diplomatic personnel, citing heightened security concerns following warnings issued by Israel to populations in adjacent areas. The move comes in the wake of an extraordinary declaration from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who issued a rare and pointed threat directed […]
Trump Moves To Sack Dozens At Voice Of America
On Friday, the Trump administration initiated sweeping layoffs across Voice of America and other U.S. government-funded international media outlets, pressing forward with a controversial overhaul that has sparked legal challenges and bipartisan concern. Kari Lake, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump and recently appointed to a top position at the U.S. Agency for […]
Gunmen Kill 13, Torch Homes In New Community Raid
Thirteen individuals—predominantly children and the elderly—have been confirmed dead following coordinated attacks on Juwan and Manja communities in Plateau State’s Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas. The assailants, believed to be armed herdsmen, also set several homes ablaze during the assaults. The more lethal of the two incidents occurred Thursday night in Juwan, Tangur District […]
Iran Meets EU Powers In Geneva As Israel Conflict Boils
European leaders are pushing for a diplomatic breakthrough as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, with renewed missile fire targeting Israeli territory on Friday. Speaking on the sidelines of a high-stakes meeting in Geneva, French President Emmanuel Macron said European powers are seeking to present “a comprehensive diplomatic solution” to ease the growing crisis. The […]
Economic Council Postpones 150th NEC Meeting
The National Economic Council (NEC) has postponed its meeting initially slated for yesterday, with no official reason disclosed for the delay. Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, NEC holds a constitutional responsibility to advise the President on matters related to the nation’s economic management, particularly the harmonization of economic policies and planning across federal and […]
Anti-Israel Rallies Sweep Tehran, Baghdad And Beirut
Following Friday prayers, thousands took to the streets in Tehran, Baghdad, and Beirut to denounce Israel’s military actions against Iran, voicing strong opposition to both Israel and its chief ally, the United States. Footage broadcast by Iranian state television captured scenes of demonstrators in Tehran holding aloft portraits of high-ranking commanders killed since the conflict […]
Pope Cautions AI May Pose Threats To Young Minds
Pope Leo XIV issued a cautionary message on Friday regarding the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on youth, expressing concern that it could distort their perception of reality and hinder authentic intellectual growth. In his most direct remarks yet on the subject, the pontiff—who holds a degree in mathematics—voiced unease about the unchecked integration […]
Trump To Decide On Iran War Within Next Two Weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would make a decision within the next two weeks on whether the United States will join Israel in its military campaign against Iran, emphasizing that there remains a “significant” window for diplomatic resolution. The president’s remarks signal a deliberate pause amid rising tensions, potentially creating an […]
Russia Denies Forcing Nigerians To Work In Drone Factory
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has firmly rejected recent media reports published by a Nigerian outlet, which accused Russia of exploiting Nigerian youths in its factories—specifically those allegedly engaged in the production of military drones. In a Facebook post shared on the official page of the Russian Embassy on Thursday, the mission described the publication […]