Iranians, Israelis celebrate ceasefire despite early reports of violations
Iranians and Israelis celebrated a tentative return of peace on Tuesday, despite reports from both sides of early violations of a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Israeli Defence…
Trump declares ‘total’ ceasefire in 12-day Israel-Iran war
United States President Donald Trump says Iran and Israel have agreed to a “total and complete” ceasefire. The US president announced that the ceasefire will take effect on Tuesday,…
Report: Leaked memo shows DSS alerted DHQ to Benue attacks before incident
The Department of State Services (DSS) wrote to Moses Gara, commander of operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), about planned attacks on communities in Benue and Nasarawa states in May, according…
EFCC arrests former NNPCL CFO, refinery MDs for alleged $7.2bn fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Umar Isa, over an alleged $7.2 billion…
Ooni’s palace faults viral video on Ooni-Alaafin Abuja encounter
The Palace of the Ooni of Ife has condemned the release of a viral video by The Oyo Legacies, which it says misrepresented the cordial interaction between the…
Petrol may hit N1,000/litre as oil price soars amid Israel-Iran conflict
Global crude oil prices may cross $80 per barrel this week, following the major escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, with the oil market reacting sharply…
Oil price may top $150 per barrel as Iran’s plans closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s parliament has approved the closure of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, in a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle…
Benue killings: Ortom slams Alia for ‘playing politics’ with security
As outrage grows over the spiralling violence in Benue State, former Governor Samuel Ortom has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with security and ignoring President…
Sierra Leone’s Julius Bio elected new ECOWAS chairman
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio has been elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Bio succeeds President Bola Tinubu, who chaired the regional…
Alia suspends aide arrested for sextortion, blackmail allegations
Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, has suspended Mkor Aondona, his special adviser on research and planning, following his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On…
