US hits Iran with new strikes, despite talks to end war
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a…
FG to sanction MDAs flouting ‘Nigeria First’ policy on vehicle procurement
The Federal Government has said Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as suppliers that violate the ‘Nigeria First’ policy on local vehicle procurement will face sanctions. Director General of…
Troops eliminate two terrorists, rescue four kidnap victims, foil pipeline attack
The Nigerian Army says troops have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated two terrorists, rescued four kidnapped victims and foiled pipeline attacks in a series of coordinated military operations across…
S/East companies shutting down over rising energy costs — MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised alarm over the worsening state of manufacturing activities in the South-East, warning that rising energy costs and poor access to finance are…
‘I think twice’: Minorities fear World Cup immigration enforcement
Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride, but Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is afraid to attend a match because of US President…
Rivers 2027: Fubara withdrew voluntarily; Wike not APC member — Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was neither disqualified nor forced out of its governorship primary race, insisting that he voluntarily withdrew after…
Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko’s sacking
Senegal’s president on Monday named a senior economist as prime minister after sacking his estranged former mentor in a shock move, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer…
2027: Ugochinyere lauds A’ Court over suit on deregistration of ADC, others
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, has lauded the Court of Appeal for halting the deregistration…
Airtime lending returns as FCCPC bows to court order
By Lukman Olabiyi Telecommunications subscribers across Nigeria have regained access to emergency airtime lending services as major operators, Airtel and Glo, quietly restored the platforms following the suspension of the…
Police neutralize 3 suspected kidnappers, rescue abducted victim in Oyo
From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Oyo State Police Command has announced the neutralization of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of an abducted victim during a joint security operation carried…