U.N. Official Warns Iran May Target Gulf Desalination Plants, Raising Risk of Regional Water Crisis
Iran may soon expand its military campaign to include critical water infrastructure across the Middle East, potentially triggering a regional crisis with global economic consequences, according to a warning from a U.N.-affiliated expert. Kaveh Madani said desalination facilities across the Gulf could be targeted “within the next few days,” marking a dangerous escalation in the […]
France’s Far-Right Gains Ground Locally, Eyes 20273 Presidential Breakthrough
France’s far-right National Rally fell short of sweeping major cities in Sunday’s local elections but claimed it had strengthened its grassroots base ahead of the pivotal 2027 presidential race. The party, led by Marine Le Pen, is widely seen as a frontrunner in the upcoming election for the presidency at the Élysée Palace. Analysts view […]
Trump Orders ICE Deployment to Airports Amid TSA Strain and DHS Shutdown
President Donald Trump said Sunday that immigration agents will be deployed to U.S. airports starting Monday to assist overstretched security staff, as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security enters its sixth week. The plan would involve officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement supporting Transportation Security Administration personnel, many of whom have been […]
Police Clarify IGP Directive on Tactical Units, Deny Dissolution Claims
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the dissolution of tactical units nationwide, describing such claims as misleading. In a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the police clarified that the directive was for a reduction not disbandment of tactical teams across […]
APC Schedules Aspirants’ Screening for March 24
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for the screening of aspirants vying for national offices ahead of its convention. In a notice issued by the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, only candidates who have successfully purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will be eligible to participate in the exercise. The […]
APGA’s Soludo Pledges Support for Tinubu’s Second Term
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027, stating he has “no apology” for his decision. Speaking Thursday night during a television interview in Awka, Soludo described Tinubu as a friend and great ally, advising other presidential aspirants to reconsider their plans. He confirmed that his party, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), will […]
FG Replaces JSCE With Learner Identification Number
The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination, replacing it with a Learner Identification Number (LIN) to track pupils throughout their academic journey. Education Minister Tunji Alausa revealed the reforms during a session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday, explaining that the move aims to improve access to […]
SERAP Urges Senate to Name Officials in ₦210trn NNPCL Probe
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to compel the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publicly disclose the identities of officials implicated in the alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancies in the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a letter dated March 21, 2026, and signed […]
Tinubu Urged to Address Power Woes, Rising Fuel Prices
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address worsening electricity supply and increasing fuel costs across the country. Speaking in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described the persistent power outages as a major source of hardship for Nigerians and a setback to reforms in the energy sector. He lamented […]
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open to Neutral Shipping, Warns Against ‘Enemy’ Vessels
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but warned that vessels linked to its adversaries will not be permitted safe passage, according to remarks reported Sunday by state media. Ali Mousavi, Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization and ambassador to the U.K., said ships not affiliated with what Tehran […]
