Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz and a powerful lever over global energy markets and Gulf rivals, analysts say. The shockwaves have rippled outward,...
NIGERIA: The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has invited the world to a grand universal celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the physical coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords — an event dubbed “The Universal Monarch.” Speaking at a press briefing at the...
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks on its neighbour of the war killed more than 250 people and threatened to torpedo Donald Trump’s truce. In Pakistan, authorities locked down the capital, Islamabad, in anticipation of the war’s first peace talks, cutting...
NIGERIA: In a renewed push to curb criminal activities and reinforce public confidence, the Deputy Inspector‑General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, has led a high‑powered operational tour across troubled communities in Southern Kaduna. The tour, which covered flashpoints such as Kachia, Sanga, Jere, Zango, Kajuru, and Kafanchan, was conducted alongside the...
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if Tehran fails to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said in a social...
NIGERIA: The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has suspended the ongoing Local Government Service recruitment exercise following allegations of racketeering and widespread irregularities. The development follows public outcry among residents, many of whom had earlier raised concerns over alleged monetisation of job slots and lack of transparency in the recruitment process. The decision,...
The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and displeasure over U.S.-led conflict, tariffs, and crumbling global institutions. Through a carefully curated flow of high‑quality photos, GoPro videos, and other footage from NASA, the...
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday held a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, amid growing efforts to forge opposition unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The high-level session took place at the Abuja residence of former Senate President and ADC National Chairman,...
A large‑scale but peaceful protest unfolded in Abuja on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as prominent opposition figures and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) marched to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC or “Save Our Democracy,” was triggered by INEC’s decision to suspend recognition of the Senator...
Cameroon has said that Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine — the first time the Central African country has spoken about the involvement of its nationals in the ongoing war. In a statement broadcast on state media on Monday evening, the foreign ministry called on the families of the...
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