Congress Moving Swiftly on Bipartisan Action to Punish Iran After Revenge Attack on Israel
Iran’s attack against Israel over the weekend has spurred a flurry of bipartisan legislative action in Congress, uniting lawmakers against the country even as the risk of a larger regional war looms. Several measures introduced and passed in the House and the Senate seek to publicly condemn Iran and punish the Islamic Republic financially. Lawmakers have […]
Israel Retaliates As Missiles Strike A Site In Iran, US Officials Say
Israel, early Friday morning local time, launched missiles in a retaliatory strike against Iran, a senior U.S. official told ABC News. Flights to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz have been suspended following reports an explosion was heard in the city of Qahjavaristan, Iranian state media reported. The city of Qahjavaristan is located near Isfahan Airport and […]
IGP Withdraws Police Escorts from Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Amid EFCC Probe
In a significant move amid mounting legal and regulatory scrutiny, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all police officers assigned to the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The directive, conveyed through a police wireless message issued on Thursday night. According to SaharaReporters, the document […]
Kenya Mourns as Defence Chief, Nine Top Brass Dies in Helicopter Crash
Tragedy struck Kenya on Thursday as the nation grappled with the loss of its defence chief and nine other senior military personnel in a fatal helicopter crash. President William Ruto delivered the somber news, expressing deep sorrow over the untimely demise of General Francis Omondi Ogolla and his colleagues. Addressing reporters, President Ruto conveyed the […]
Naira Appreciates to ₦1,060/$1 in Parallel Market, Weakens to ₦1,154.08/$1 in NAFEM
The Nigerian Naira witnessed contrasting movements in currency markets yesterday, as it strengthened against the US dollar in the parallel market while simultaneously weakening in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). In the parallel market, the Naira saw a notable strengthening, trading at ₦1,060 per dollar compared to ₦1,105 per dollar recorded the previous […]
EFCC Declares Ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello Wanted Over Alleged N80.2b Financial Crime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a declaration, branding former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello as wanted for his alleged involvement in a staggering financial crime amounting to N80.2 billion. The anti-corruption agency made the announcement via a Facebook post, urging individuals with pertinent information regarding Bello’s whereabouts to promptly report to […]
German-Russian Nationals Arrested for Spying in Bavaria
Two alleged spies suspected of planning to sabotage German military aid for Ukraine have been arrested in Bavaria, southern Germany. Prosecutors say the two men, described as dual German-Russian nationals, were detained in Bayreuth on suspicion of spying for Russia. They are accused of scouting potential targets, including US military facilities based in Germany. The […]
Police Bust Global Gang Running Fraudulent Text Message Scheme
Police have dismantled a criminal gang accused of facilitating fraudulent text messages through a technology service, resulting in the arrest of 37 individuals across the globe. Authorities are currently reaching out to victims affected by the scheme. According to officers, the perpetrators primarily targeted younger individuals who are more accustomed to online interactions. The scam […]
Human-Induced Climate Change Linked to Deadly Heatwave in West Africa
Scientists are attributing the deadly heatwave in West Africa and the Sahel to human-induced climate change, suggesting that such extreme temperatures would have been “impossible” without human activities. Last month, temperatures in Mali surpassed 48°C, contributing to hundreds of deaths linked to the severe heat, according to reports from a hospital. Researchers indicate that human […]
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello Taken into Custody by Successor Amid EFCC Siege
The drama surrounding the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, took a surprising turn as he was reportedly taken into custody by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, amidst an ongoing siege by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at his Abuja residence. A reliable source within the EFCC, speaking on condition of […]
