Drone Explodes Near Key Gas Pipeline in Bulgaria, Prompting Heightened Border Security
Bulgarian authorities have stepped up security along the country’s border with Romania after a drone carrying explosives crashed and detonated near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, amid growing concerns over unidentified unmanned aircraft entering European airspace. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Saturday that the drone exploded near the Kardam border crossing with Romania, approximately one […]
Houthis Target Saudi Oil Facility and Red Sea Port as Regional Tensions Escalate
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they launched attacks on an oil facility and a strategic Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, marking the latest escalation in fighting threatening key energy and shipping routes across the Middle East. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group targeted an Aramco refinery in the southwestern Saudi […]
Osun 2026: APGA Candidate Steps Down, Endorses APC’s Oyebamiji
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has received a boost ahead of the August 15 governorship election after the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro, withdrew from the race and endorsed him. Adeyemi-Doro announced his decision on Saturday in Osogbo following consultations with APGA executives across the […]
Tinubu Plans NNPC Listing as Nigeria Targets $1trn Economy
President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to reform and list the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) on the capital market as part of efforts to accelerate economic growth and achieve a one trillion-dollar economy. Tinubu disclosed this at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the Board and Management of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), who briefed him on the strong recovery […]
Obasanjo: Church Must Fight Poverty, Insecurity
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Church in Nigeria to become more actively involved in tackling poverty, insecurity and moral challenges confronting the country. Obasanjo made the call during the weeklong Golden Jubilee celebration of the Annual LAWNA International Convention of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, held at the National Temple, Olorunda-Ketu, Lagos. Speaking […]
Kanu Case: Biafra, Not Terrorism, Was the Real Issue — Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has described his client as a victim of what he called “prosecutorial overkill” by the Nigerian government. Ejimakor, in a post on X, alleged that the judiciary was misled into allowing what he described as excessive prosecution of the separatist leader. […]
Senate Narrowly Confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General in 50-49 Vote
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday, delivering a significant victory for President Donald Trump after weeks of Republican uncertainty surrounding the nomination. Blanche was confirmed by a 50-49 vote shortly before dawn, with nearly all Republicans supporting him and every Democrat voting against his nomination. Republican Senators Susan Collins […]
U.S. Plans $1 Billion Security Package for Colombia as New President Vows Drug Crackdown
The Trump administration plans to provide Colombia with $1 billion in security assistance following the inauguration of the country’s new president, Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged an aggressive campaign against drug trafficking and armed groups. The U.S. State Department announced the planned assistance shortly after De La Espriella was sworn into office on […]
Typhoon Dolphin Batters Southern Japan as China Braces for Landfall
Typhoon Dolphin battered southern Japan on Saturday, injuring at least six people, disrupting air travel and leaving more than 50,000 buildings without electricity as China prepared for the powerful storm to reach its eastern coastline. Authorities said five elderly people were injured in Okinawa, including three who fell because of strong winds. Another person was […]
Nigeria’s Bala Wunti Named First CEO of World Energy Council
Nigeria’s Bala Wunti has been appointed the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the World Energy Council (WEC), giving the country a prominent leadership role in the century-old international energy organisation. Wunti, a former Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer of NNPC Ltd, brings more than three decades of experience across Nigeria’s petroleum and energy sectors […]
