Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Israel carried out a series of pre-emptive airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting thousands of Hezbollah’s rocket launchers, according to Israeli military reports. The strikes were intended to prevent a large-scale rocket and drone attack by the Iran-backed militant group. Hezbollah, along with its allies from Amal, confirmed that three of their fighters were […]
Atiku Abubakar Questions Preferential Treatment of Oando in Oil Deal Approvals
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Nigerian government to explain why Oando Plc, a company led by Wale Tinubu, a relative of President Bola Tinubu, received swift approval to acquire the onshore assets of AGIP and ENI. This contrasts with the delays faced by similar transactions involving companies like Shell/Renaissance and Mobil/Seplat. In […]
President Tinubu Pledges Commitment to Rule of Law at NBA Conference
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to upholding the rule of law, ensuring the separation of powers, and respecting dissenting views, as long as they adhere to Nigeria’s legal framework. This commitment was emphasized during the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Lagos, where Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered Tinubu’s message. […]
FCT Police Commissioner Pledges Accountability After Deadly Shiite Clashes
Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benneth Igweh, has voiced his deep disapproval following the deaths of two police officers during a violent procession by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites. The incident, which occurred in Abuja on Sunday, resulted in the death of at […]
DSS Release Investigative Journalist Adejuwon Soyinka After Airport Arrest
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, an investigative journalist and the Pioneer Editor of the BBC Pidgin Service, following his detention at Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. Soyinka, currently the West African Regional Editor for The Conversation Africa, was arrested upon his arrival from the United Kingdom on […]
FG Enlists Top Business Leaders in Malaria Eradication Drive
The Federal Government of Nigeria has mobilized prominent business figures to spearhead its efforts to combat malaria in the country. Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc; and Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, have been appointed to lead the charge against the disease. The announcement was made by […]
NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space for Two Months to Return to Earth on SpaceX Craft in 2025
Two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, who have been stranded in space for over two months, will now return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX spacecraft. Initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, the pair launched on June 5th aboard Boeing’s Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS). However, the mission was […]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Over Alleged Moderation Failures
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. The 39-year-old billionaire was detained upon landing, reportedly under a warrant related to Telegram’s moderation practices. Authorities accuse Durov of failing to curb criminal activities on the popular messaging app. Durov, who holds dual citizenship in the UAE and […]
Israel and Hezbollah Escalate Conflict with Major Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks, Sparking Fears of Full-Scale War
This morning’s exchange of strikes between Israel and Hezbollah marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Israeli military reported that around 100 fighter jets carried out pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon early Sunday morning. Shortly after, Hezbollah retaliated by firing rockets and missiles into northern Israel. If accurate, the 100-jet […]
Kogi Government Denies Governor Ododo’s Alleged Defection to PDP
The Kogi State government has dismissed rumors that Governor Usman Ododo plans to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a viral photo showing him with PDP governors. The image, posted by Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on X, depicted Ododo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dressed similarly to PDP colleagues, sparking […]
