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UK Withdraws Embassy Staff From Iran
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UK Withdraws Embassy Staff From Iran

Ruth Nwokwu

The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its embassy staff from Iran due to growing security concerns as the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its eighth day. “Due to the current security situation, we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw our…

Tinubu’s Visit To Benue Disappointing – Adebayo
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Tinubu’s Visit To Benue Disappointing – Adebayo

Chibuzo Ukaibe

Social Democratic Party (SDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State over the recent killings was trivialised and reduced to politics. Insisting that Nigerians must be serious with the way they tackle…

Ekiti Chief Judge Pardons 17 Inmates, Grants Bail To 8 Others
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Ekiti Chief Judge Pardons 17 Inmates, Grants Bail To 8 Others

Alo Abiola

No fewer than 17 awaiting trial inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, have been granted pardon by the Ekiti State Acting Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye. The Acting Chief Judge also granted bail to eight (8) other inmates of the facility as part of…

Rivers: LG Administrator Resigns 10 Weeks After Appointment
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Rivers: LG Administrator Resigns 10 Weeks After Appointment

Anayo Onukwugha

The sole administrator of Ahoada-East local government area of Rivers State, Goodluck Iheamnacho, has resigned from his position, barely 10 after assuming office. Sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had on April 9, 2025, appointed administrators to…

World Refugee Day: Institute Calls For End To Insecurity, Mass Killings
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World Refugee Day: Institute Calls For End To Insecurity, Mass Killings

Henry Tyohemba

As the world marks the World Refugee Day on June 20, the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in Nigeria has called on the African leaders and the global community to act decisively against the growing scourge of insecurity, displacement, and mass…

Concerns As French Corporations Degrade Africa’s Environment
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Concerns As French Corporations Degrade Africa’s Environment

Leadership News

For centuries, the African continent has been an object of special interest for Western powers. Its rich subsoil, fertile lands, and unique natural landscapes became the foundation of colonial exploitation. French colonizers extracted resources, laying the groundwork for…

Lewis-Skelly Agrees New Arsenal Deal
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Lewis-Skelly Agrees New Arsenal Deal

Leadership News

England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed to a new contract at Arsenal. The left-back, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been in talks with the Gunners over recent months. The 18-year-old has now agreed an extended deal, which will see him commit his future to the…

Liverpool Agree £40m Deal To Sign Kerkez From Bournemouth
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Liverpool Agree £40m Deal To Sign Kerkez From Bournemouth

Leadership News

Liverpool have agreed to a £40m deal to sign left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. The 21-year-old Hungary international is set to join the Premier League champions after two seasons with the Cherries. Bournemouth have already signed Adrien Truffert from Rennes as his…

Court Serves INEC Chairman Contempt Notice In NRM Suit
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Court Serves INEC Chairman Contempt Notice In NRM Suit

Leadership News

The Federal High Court in Abuja has served the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, with a copy of contempt proceedings initiated by the National Rescue Mission (NRM). In compliance with a June 17 ruling by Justice Obiora…

NBM Of Africa Disowns Stanley Kakor, Says Tenure As President Over
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NBM Of Africa Disowns Stanley Kakor, Says Tenure As President Over

Remi Adebayo

The leadership of the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has publicly declared that Mr. Ese Stanley Kakor is no longer the President of the organisation, stating that his tenure has officially ended. NBM of Africa, in a statement on Friday by the group’s Chairman, Board of…

EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River
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EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Iniobong Ekponta

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head,…

Security Agents Nab 398 Suspects With Dangerous Weapons, Drugs In Kaduna
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Security Agents Nab 398 Suspects With Dangerous Weapons, Drugs In Kaduna

Isaiah Benjamin

The Kaduna State Police Command-led joint task force, in an intensified crackdown on criminal elements, has arrested 398 criminal suspects, recovered locally made pistol, other dangerous weapons and drugs in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP…

Why Bauchi’s Future Rests With Speaker Suleiman
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Why Bauchi’s Future Rests With Speaker Suleiman

Isa Danbala and Leadership News

As the political landscape in Bauchi State begins to realign ahead of the 2027 governorship race, one name that is commanding growing support across party lines, youth groups, and civil society is that of Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, the seasoned Speaker of the Bauchi…