Eight people feared dead in B-52 plane crash – US military
Eight people are feared to have died when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off in California on Monday, the US air force base where the accident happened said. “An…
FG begins trial of 2nd batch of suspected terrorists in Abuja
The Federal Government, on Monday, began another batch of mass trial of suspected terrorists charged with terrorism-related offences in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trial,…
Police begin crackdown on covered vehicle number plates in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised or unregistered number plates. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this…
US-Iran deal comes under fire from Israeli ministers, opposition
Israeli figures across the political spectrum on Monday slammed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, saying it would not…
Xenophobia: ‘Our artistes’ shows are being cancelled across Africa’ — South African minister
The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic consequences of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying the backlash is affecting businesses and entertainers across Africa. South Africa’s…
Troops repel Lakurawa terrorists, recover RPGs, explosives in Kebbi
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rocket-propelled grenade launchers, explosives and other equipment during a clearance operation in Kebbi State. An…
Pentagon chief denies US facing munitions stockpile shortage
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the American military was facing a munitions stockpile shortage, saying on Sunday that it was a “manufactured story” peddled by the media. Hegseth’s…
Iran executed 18 protesters in 2026 – United Nations
Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, on “national security grounds” since the start of 2026, the United Nations said Monday. UN rights chief Volker Turk said…
Israel says won’t withdraw troops from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
Israel’s defence minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, hours after the United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war,…
Teargassing Sowore, others red flag for Nigeria’s democracy – Deji Adeyanju
By Gabriel Ewepu Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has said that the alleged teargassing of Omoyele Sowore and other protesters on Democracy Day by security agents during a…