Thursday, June 18, 2026

Israel, Iran Agree To Total Ceasefire — Trump Declares

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

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

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

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

False Accusation, I Didn’t Attack 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

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

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 […]

Iran Vows Retaliation On US Bases After Site Strikes

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

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’

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

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 […]