Israel Warns of Retaliation Against Houthis Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday issued a stern warning to Yemen’s Houthi movement, pledging a forceful response if attacks against Israel persist. He stated that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stand ready to take decisive action to protect the country from any threat. “The Houthis will suffer heavy blows from Israel if they […]
Ukraine Considers Replacing U.S. Dollar with Euro as Reference Currency Amid Closer EU Ties
Ukraine is weighing a move to adopt the euro as its reference currency in place of the U.S. dollar, as the country deepens economic and political integration with Europe, according to Central Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyi in an interview with Reuters. The shift, still under evaluation, reflects Kyiv’s growing alignment with the European Union and […]
Jonathan: One-Party State Poses Threat to Nigeria’s National Unity
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned against any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, warning that such a system, if not carefully designed with clear outcomes, could jeopardize national unity. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the memorial lecture and day of tribute for the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, Jonathan stressed that […]
Court Admits Video Evidence in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted key video evidence allegedly showing Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu making inflammatory statements, as his terrorism trial resumed on Wednesday. Justice James Omotosho accepted into evidence a flash drive containing Facebook videos, a June 17, 2021 letter from former Attorney General of the Federation […]
Defence Minister Denies Claims of Terrorists’ Superior Weaponry
Mohammed Badaru, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has dismissed claims made by Ahmed Jaha, a member of the House of Representatives, that terrorist groups in the country possess more advanced weapons than the Nigerian military. Jaha had raised concerns on Tuesday, stating that the terrorists were using armed drones technology the Nigerian Army was not utilizing […]
Senate Passes Two Major Tax Reform Bills, Retains 7.5% VAT
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed two of the four contentious tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, retaining the current 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. The passage followed the presentation and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), during […]
Governor Alex Otti Moves to Acquire EEDC for Consistent Power Supply
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced plans to purchase the Umuahia branch of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to ensure a steady power supply to the state capital. Speaking on Monday at the Geometric Power Station in Aba, Otti explained that while Geometric Power currently supplies electricity to nine of Abia’s 17 […]
Labour Party Suspends Alex Otti, Others for Alleged Anti-Party Activities
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by Julius Abure has indefinitely suspended Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator Ireti Kingibe, citing alleged anti-party activities. The announcement was made Wednesday in a statement by Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the LP’s national secretary. Other suspended members include Darlington Nwokocha, Victor Afam […]
India-Pakistan Tensions Spark Global Alarm After Cross-Border Strikes
India confirmed Wednesday it had carried out airstrikes in Pakistan in response to last month’s deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Kashmir, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan reported eight deaths and said it had launched retaliatory strikes. The developments have prompted urgent calls for restraint from world leaders. US President Donald Trump “It’s […]
Badenoch Faces Tory Revolt as MPs Plot Leadership Challenge After Local Election Collapse
Senior Conservative MPs are holding meetings this week to explore ways to remove party leader Kemi Badenoch, following devastating local election losses and the rapid rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform Party. Two senior backbenchers confirmed to The Independent that they are coordinating discussions with colleagues about ousting Badenoch. One MP stated bluntly: “We cannot continue […]
