Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’
Iran slammed a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a “grave violation” of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran’s belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce. “The…
Trump Deletes Jesus-Like AI Image After Blasphemy Outcry
US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from religious leaders that he was being blasphemous. The image…
If FG Is Serious, Insecurity Can End In Six Months — Nigerian Senator
Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has said Nigeria’s lingering insecurity could be decisively tackled within six months if the Federal Government demonstrates sufficient commitment. Ndume stated…
Top Army Official, Six Others Killed By IED In Monguno
The Nigerian military on Monday said that a commanding officer and six other soldiers of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) paid the supreme price…
Lafarge cement convicted of paying $6.5m to ISIS in Syria
A court in Paris has found Lafarge, the French cement giant, guilty of paying $6.5 million to jihadist groups, including the Islamic State (IS) and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra…
Diezani denies bribery, corruption charges in UK court
A former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied allegations of benefiting from proceeds of corruption in the United Kingdom in exchange for awarding government contracts. The…
Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran’s “unyielding” refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions during peace…
‘Over 50 killed in accidental bombing’ at Borno–Yobe Border Market
No fewer than 56 people, mostly traders, are feared dead, while 14 others have been hospitalized following an airstrike on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border. The incident…
Trump threatens China with 50% tariff if it helps Iran
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs on its goods entering the United States if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran during the Middle East…
US, Iran fail to reach peace agreement after 21-hour talks in Pakistan
The United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours of high-stakes discussions in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. JD Vance, US vice-president, said Tehran refused to…
Police arrest man for kidnapping, molesting female job seeker
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man for the alleged kidnapping and rape of a lady. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Otamiri Prince,…
Bandits Kill 18 In Zamfara Community As Governor Lawal Mourns Victims
Armed bandits have killed at least 18 persons in Bunkasau village, under Zarummai ward in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following a late-night attack on the…
NDLEA arrests 93-year-old man, medical doctor for ‘drug trafficking’
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 93-year-old Friday Ahukanna Chigbu, in Abia state for alleged drug trafficking. According to a statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi,…
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Gunmen abduct council boss in Delta
Tension has gripped Sapele metropolis and environs following the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, Bright Abeke. The council boss was reportedly kidnapped at about 7…
FG names 48 individuals, groups ‘linked’ to terrorism financing
The federal government has published a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria. The list, released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee…
