Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Recovering From Injuries After Deadly Airstrike, Sources Say
Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father at the outset of the war, according to individuals familiar with his inner circle. Sources told Reuters that Khamenei suffered significant facial disfigurement and injuries to one or both legs during the attack on the […]
Iran Enters Peace Talks With Strategic Leverage From Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran heads into high-stakes peace negotiations this weekend in Pakistan with what analysts describe as its strongest bargaining position in weeks: control over the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow, roughly 100-mile-long waterway is a critical global chokepoint, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply. By regulating which vessels can pass through […]
Tinubu Promises Steady Power Supply, Infrastructure Boost
Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering stable electricity to support economic growth, industrialisation, and national development. The President gave the assurance on Thursday during the commissioning of key projects in Bayelsa State, including a 60-megawatt Independent Power Project (IPP) in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area. Acknowledging existing challenges in the power sector, […]
Tax Reforms: Oyedele Acknowledges Errors, Vows Corrections
Taiwo Oyedele has acknowledged that Nigeria’s newly introduced tax reform laws contain errors, assuring that steps are underway to address the identified issues. Oyedele made the disclosure during a fireside chat at the 2026 annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice, themed “From Policy to Practice: Making Sense of Nigeria’s New Tax […]
INEC Delays Nationwide Voter Revalidation Until After 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The decision was announced on Friday after a meeting between the Commission and Resident Electoral Commissioners. According to INEC, the exercise remains an important part of efforts to keep the national voter register accurate and credible, […]
Tinubu Admits Fuel Price Strain, Says Government Seeking Relief
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the growing hardship Nigerians are facing as petrol prices continue to rise, while assuring citizens that his administration is working on measures to ease the pressure. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of projects in Bayelsa State, Tinubu said he understands the public’s concerns over the rising cost of living. […]
US Tightens Visa Rules Over Alleged Religious Freedom Violations in Nigeria
The United States has begun enforcing new visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of violating religious freedom in Nigeria, in a move aimed at curbing global religious persecution. According to Mark Walker, the policy is already in effect and will be used to bar offenders from entering the country. “We have already executed on this policy, […]
Bwala Reveals Throat Surgery After Viral Al Jazeera Clash
Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, says he underwent throat surgery just days after his heated interview with Mehdi Hasan on Al Jazeera. Speaking on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, Bwala disclosed that the procedure took place eight days after the interview and said he has since recovered. “Eight days after […]
Artemis II Crew Safely Returns After Historic Moon Flyby
Four astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft safely returned to Earth on Friday, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for NASA’s lunar exploration program. The capsule splashed down off the coast of California after a successful re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, ending a nearly 10-day mission that took […]
ADC Sets Up Convention Committee, Moves Ahead Despite Leadership Crisis
The African Democratic Congress faction led by former Senate President David Mark has unveiled a 22-member committee to coordinate its national convention scheduled for next Tuesday, despite an ongoing leadership dispute and objections from Independent National Electoral Commission. The convention planning committee will be chaired by former governor Liyel Imoke, with former Sokoto governor Aminu […]
