Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Not Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will not surrender to terrorists, bandits, or other criminal groups threatening the country’s security. The president’s message was delivered by George Akume during the national inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day […]
NDC Cracks Down on Indiscipline, Rejects Personality Politics
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building what it described as a strong and enduring political institution, declaring that the party will not function as a personality-driven movement or a temporary special purpose vehicle for elections. The position was contained in resolutions reached during the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
U.S. Intelligence Reports Raise Concerns Over Alleged Israeli Surveillance of Iran Negotiations
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments have raised concerns about alleged Israeli efforts to monitor American officials involved in negotiations aimed at securing a peace agreement with Iran, amid broader worries about Israel’s counterintelligence activities. While intelligence gathering between the United States and Israel has long been an accepted reality despite the countries’ close alliance, some American […]
Senior Lebanese Military Officers Among Dead in Israeli Strikes Despite Ceasefire Efforts
At least 12 people, including senior Lebanese military officers, were killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a recently agreed ceasefire reached through U.S.-mediated negotiations. The Lebanese Armed Forces said a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier were killed when an Israeli strike targeted a […]
More Than One Million Gather in Madrid for Pope Leo XIV’s Corpus Christi Celebration
More than one million worshippers filled central Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass and procession celebrating the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi, one of the most significant expressions of religious devotion in Spain. Crowds packed the area around Madrid’s Plaza Cibeles and surrounding streets, greeting the pontiff with cheers and […]
El-Rufai’s Aide Accuses ICPC of Denying Ex-Governor Medical Care
Fresh controversy has emerged over the detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai after his media adviser accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of denying him access to medical treatment while in custody. In a statement issued on Wednesday, El-Rufai’s media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, alleged that the former governor’s […]
PRP Confirms Donald Duke as 2027 Presidential Candidate
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Redemption Party has confirmed Donald Duke as the party’s duly elected presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party also announced that 420 candidates contesting various elective positions nationwide had been cleared ahead of the polls. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, […]
Innovation Key to Tackling Emerging Threats — Defence Minister
Nigeria’s security future may depend as much on technology and innovation as on military strength, Defence Minister Christopher Musa warned on Thursday while outlining the changing nature of global conflict in the digital age. Speaking at the Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 in Lagos, Musa said modern warfare has moved beyond traditional battlefields into cyberspace, digital […]
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Ceasefire Faces Fresh Strain
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Friday, further testing a fragile ceasefire as Washington intensifies efforts to secure an agreement aimed at ending the conflict. According to the U.S. Central Command, American forces intercepted a series of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward Gulf allies and key shipping routes in […]
Pentagon Reportedly Raises Counterintelligence Concerns Over Israeli Surveillance Activities
The Pentagon has reportedly elevated its assessment of the counterintelligence threat posed by Israel, citing concerns that the close U.S. ally is intensifying efforts to gather information on American policymaking related to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to current and former U.S. officials familiar with the matter, the Defense Intelligence Agency recently increased […]
