Trump Keeps World Guessing on U.S. Role in Israel’s Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump kept the world guessing on Wednesday whether the U.S. will join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear and missile sites, as residents of Iran’s capital streamed out of the city on the sixth day of the air assault. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump declined to say if he had made […]
Benue Assembly Reinstates 6 Suspended Lawmakers
On Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly reinstated six out of the 13 lawmakers it suspended nearly three months ago. The six members were recalled during plenary after they submitted formal letters of apology and appealed for reinstatement. Their suspension had stemmed from a press conference they held in opposition to a House resolution […]
Elon Musk Posts Drug Test to Deny NYT Drug Use Claims
Elon Musk has shared recent drug test results to refute a New York Times report accusing him of using illicit drugs while advising former President Trump. The report claimed Musk regularly used substances like ketamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms during his political role and that his drug use increased alongside his influence and donations […]
Bayern Hit 10, PSG Cruise as Club World Cup Kicks Off
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich hit double figures against Auckland City in Cincinnati to record the biggest win in the history of the Club World Cup. Vincent Kompany’s side outclassed the New Zealand part-timers, with 10 goals to zero. Similarly, newly crowned European champions Paris St-Germain cruised past Atletico Madrid for a winning start to their […]
Israel-Iran Strikes Escalate as Conflict Enters Third Day
The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified, with strikes continuing on both sides. It began early on Friday, when Israel launched attacks on Iran, hitting nuclear facilities, military sites, and populated areas. In response, Iran launched drones and ballistic missiles, leading to strikes across central Israel, which killed three people and injured dozens, according […]
Nigeria Police Recover Stolen Abuja Cars in Ghana, Niger
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of several vehicles stolen in Abuja and smuggled across borders to Ghana and Niger Republic, following coordinated international operations with INTERPOL. In a statement issued during the weekend by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police said the operations were executed through the INTERPOL National […]
Dangote Refinery Offers Marketers Free Delivery Of Petrol, Diesel
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the free distribution of petrol and diesel to marketers, dealers, and other large users across the country. In a statement on Sunday, the Lagos-based refinery said the initiative would commence on August 15, 2025. The refinery also said it has procured 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers for take-off […]
Heavy Security as June 12 Protest Builds in Lagos
A heavy police presence, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area F Division, was observed as groups of protesters began assembling at the Ikeja underbridge in Lagos to mark June 12 Democracy Day. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and pro-democracy activists, were gathering to voice concerns over worsening economic conditions and rising insecurity […]
June 12 Formalized for Presidential Address to National Assembly
The National Assembly has formally adopted June 12 as the day for the President of Nigeria to address a joint session of the legislature. The decision was taken during a special Democracy Day sitting at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where President Bola Tinubu delivered a commemorative address to lawmakers. Presiding over the joint […]
Tinubu Grants Posthumous Pardon to Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni Nine
President Bola Tinubu has granted a full presidential posthumous pardon to the late environmental rights activist, Ken Saro Wiwa, and eight other Ogoni men, also known as Ogoni Nine. Tinubu announced the pardon to the nine Ogonis, who he described as national heroes, while exercising his powers under the Prerogative of Mercy during an address […]
