U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean, Raising Legal Questions Over Undeclared War
The sinking of an Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine Tuesday in international waters of the Indian Ocean — far from the main theater of fighting — has raised new questions about the legality of the strike under international law. The vessel was reportedly operating near Sri Lanka when it was targeted by the United […]
DOJ Releases FBI Reports Containing Unverified Allegations Against Trump Linked to Epstein Investigation
The United States Department of Justice on Thursday released three previously undisclosed FBI interview summaries from 2019 involving a woman who made unverified allegations that she was abused by Donald Trump in the 1980s when she was a minor. In a statement posted on social media, the Justice Department said the interview summaries — known […]
Kaduna Governor Credits Tinubu as Key Projects Surge
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Thursday highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s role in supporting his administration’s developmental achievements while hosting social media influencers for an “Iftar” event in Kaduna. Sani revealed that Kaduna would be the first subnational government to benefit from the $200 million Nigeria-China Poultry Project, described as the largest poultry initiative in […]
Civil Service Shake-Up: Tinubu Appoints Four Secretaries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, filling key vacancies across ministries and departments. The appointments were announced on Thursday in Abuja by Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation […]
State Police Will Complement Federal Force — Lagos CP
Olohundare Jimoh, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, on Thursday highlighted that the concept of state police is under consideration as part of national efforts to improve security governance, community engagement, and public participation in crime prevention. Briefing journalists at the Police Officers’ Mess in Ikeja, Jimoh said the initiative is aimed at strengthening law […]
No PDP, LP on INEC’s Final List for Osun 2026 Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of political parties and candidates cleared to participate in the August 8, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Friday, the commission’s Public Relations Officer in the state, Musa Olurode, said 14 political parties successfully conducted their primaries and uploaded […]
NCoS: Kyari Still in Custody Over Drug Allegations
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Federal Capital Territory Command has clarified that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari remains in its custody despite being discharged in one of the cases filed against him. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Samson Duza, made the clarification on Thursday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency […]
Trump–Xi Summit Faces New Strain After U.S.–Israel Strikes Kill Iran’s Khamenei
President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping is expected to take place under heightened tension following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a leader whose government maintained close economic ties with Beijing. The operation marks the second time in recent months that Washington has taken dramatic action against a major […]
Thousands of Americans Stranded in Middle East as Iran Retaliates and Travel Warnings Come Too Late
In the days following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, the United States Department of State issued new travel warnings urging Americans to reconsider trips to several Middle Eastern countries. For thousands of U.S. citizens already in the region, however, the alerts came too late. Many Americans are now stranded across the Middle East as […]
China Sets Lowest Growth Target in Decades as Economy Faces Domestic and Global Pressures
China signaled a cautious and steady economic course this year, setting a slightly lower growth target as it navigates a prolonged property downturn, weak domestic demand and rising geopolitical uncertainty. Premier Li Qiang announced a growth goal of 4.5% to 5% in a report delivered at the opening session of the National People’s Congress. The […]
