Syria Denies Turkish Military Buildup After Israeli Strike on Airbase
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said his government had assured Israel that it was not working with Turkey to establish a permanent military presence at a Syrian airbase, but Israel attacked the facility despite those assurances. The Israeli military struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northern Syria early Tuesday, dropping at least eight bombs on […]
Israeli Military Opens First Criminal Investigations Into Gaza Troop Conduct
Israel’s military announced Wednesday that it has opened its first criminal investigations into the conduct of troops during the Gaza war, focusing on two high-profile incidents that sparked widespread international condemnation. The investigations will examine the killing of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and members of her family in February 2024, as well as the […]
Russian Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv Kills at Least 16
Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens, Ukrainian officials said Thursday. The hourslong assault involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as fast-moving, jet-powered drones, placing intense pressure on Ukraine’s air defense systems. Kyiv was the primary target of the […]
Tinubu: EFCC-Recovered Funds Must Go to NELFUND
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be transferred to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to strengthen the student loan scheme. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the State House following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. According to Alausa, the […]
Wike Orders FCT-Wide Demolition of Drainage Blockages
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the expansion of ongoing demolitions of illegal structures obstructing drainage channels from Maitama District to other parts of the territory. Wike said the exercise would be conducted without exception as part of efforts to enforce environmental and urban planning regulations and tackle flooding in the […]
Atiku Challenges Tinubu To Account For ₦30trn In Federation Revenues
Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to account for approximately ₦30 trillion in Federation revenues, deductions, savings and transfers that he said remain subject to public reconciliation. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the July 2026 […]
Melaye: ‘Venezuela Go Happen for Naija’ in 2027
Former Kogi West Senatorial District lawmaker Dino Melaye has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave office after the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remark in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, amid renewed attention to an alleged drug-trafficking case involving the President in the United States. The former lawmaker also drew a […]
Adeleke Unveils N500m Fund for Osun Election Violence Victims
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced a N500 million endowment fund to support victims of election violence and their affected families across the state. Adeleke announced the initiative on Thursday while receiving his certificate of return at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The governor, who contested on the platform of Accord, […]
FG Highlights ₦15.8trn Savings From Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Federal Government says economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including the removal of petrol subsidy and unification of foreign exchange rates, have generated ₦15.8 trillion in savings. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this in Abuja while presenting the government’s three-year economic reform scorecard. Oyedele said the subsidy savings […]
U.S., South Korea Cut Military Drills After Trump Orders ‘Substantial Reduction’
South Korea and the United States have shortened their annual joint military exercises and reduced field training after President Donald Trump ordered a “substantial reduction” in the drills. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which began on August 17, will now run for five days instead of the originally planned 11, ending on August 21, South […]
