Senate Backs Sustained Offensive Against Terrorists, Criminal Elements.
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to sustain and intensify military and intelligence-led operations against terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of commendation sponsored by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, and co-sponsored by all senators during plenary on Wednesday. The lawmakers commended […]
Trump Backs Saudi Military Action Against Houthis Amid Rising Regional Tensions
President Donald Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman his support for a military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudi airstrike on Sanaa International Airport on Monday, followed by retaliatory Houthi missile and drone attacks, marked the most significant cross-border escalation between Saudi Arabia and […]
Nine European Nations Join Ukraine in New Missile Defense Coalition
Nine European countries have joined Ukraine in launching a new missile defense coalition aimed at accelerating production of the country’s Freyja interceptor system and bringing it into operational service within a year, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Monday. Speaking during a meeting of defense allies in France, Zelenskyy said the initiative is designed to strengthen Europe’s […]
Most Victims in Deadly Bangkok Bar Fire Found Trapped in Bathrooms
Authorities investigating Bangkok’s deadliest nightclub fire in nearly two decades say most of the victims were found trapped inside windowless bathrooms, where they are believed to have sought refuge from thick smoke and rapidly spreading flames. The fire tore through the Rong Beer Na Ladprao late Sunday, killing at least 27 people and leaving dozens […]
U.S. Launches Third Straight Night of Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
The United States military has completed a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, just hours before a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports was set to take effect, further escalating tensions over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest operation began at 4:45 p.m. Monday from its […]
Osun APC Blasts Adeleke Over UK Violence Claims
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of withholding key facts from a visiting British Government delegation while making allegations of political violence against opposition figures ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the party was reacting to reports that Adeleke urged […]
Omo-Agege Vows to Revive Ethiope State Creation Bill
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has pledged to make the reintroduction of the Ethiope State Creation Bill a top legislative priority if he returns to the Senate in 2027. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, Omo-Agege said efforts to advance the proposal during the 9th National Assembly were hindered by the […]
₦1.3bn PFIPC Controversy: Adeyemi Demands Independent Probe
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish an independent multi-stakeholder panel to investigate the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and the disputed ₦1.3 billion budget allocation linked to the body. In an open letter dated July 13, Adeyemi commended the President for directing the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the […]
ADC, Atiku Take Appeal Court Ruling to Supreme Court.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has begun a legal challenge following the Court of Appeal’s decision invalidating congresses conducted by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC presidential candidate has directed his legal team to approach the Supreme Court for a final determination of the party’s leadership dispute. In […]
U.S. and Iran Trade Claims Over Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Threaten Peace Efforts
The United States and Iran both claimed authority over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday following another weekend of military exchanges across the Middle East, adding fresh uncertainty to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict. The latest escalation was triggered after Iran struck a commercial container ship transiting the strategic waterway off the coast […]
