By Elizabeth Ugbo US President Donald Trump has crossed a “very dangerous red line” by killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Sunday during an exclusive interview with CNN. He spoke from Tehran, warned of global Shiite reactions, and declared that Iran will respond to what he […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the Adegbodu Twins, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Nigeria, according to a statement posted on the group’s official Facebook page managed by their team, although the cause of his death has not been disclosed. Family Announces Taiwo Adegbodu Death The Adegbodu Twins’ team shared the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Iran has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a massive US-Israeli military strike earlier this week. The coordinated assault hit key military and strategic sites across Iran, including Tehran. US President Donald Trump said the operation aims to bring regime change and will continue through the week. Iranian […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The debate over the United States military presence in Nigeria intensified after a Christmas Day strike on terrorist enclaves in Sokoto. The incident happened in northern Nigeria and followed rising attacks by insurgents across several regions. Security stakeholders, activists, and civil society leaders are now divided over how far US forces should […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Meets Tinubu Over Escalating Attacks Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Friday met President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to seek urgent federal intervention over renewed bandit attacks in Alkaleri Local Government Area, warning that armed groups have taken over ungoverned spaces and the crisis could trigger a […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The call by the United States Congress for Nigerian farmers to bear arms has sparked sharp reactions across the country. The recommendation, submitted to President Donald Trump, seeks to address persistent killings and farm destruction in rural communities. Farmers, associations, and civil society groups are now debating whether self-defence will curb insecurity, […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court on Friday in Abuja upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Akwa Ibom North-East Senator, Albert Bassey Akpan, for money laundering, and restored a restitution order of N204 million. The five-man panel, led by Justice Stephen Adah, dismissed Akpan’s appeal and reaffirmed earlier judgments delivered by the […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind of the December 14, 2025 attack on ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State, where over 20 worshippers were kidnapped. Security sources said the DSS apprehended him in Gombe State after tracking him to his hideout. According to […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja hosted state governors at the Presidential Villa for an interfaith Iftar. He urged Muslim and Christian leaders to pursue grassroots-focused policies that support the poor and underprivileged. The event brought together members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum during the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Lent. […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo About 100 vulnerable residents in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State benefitted from a free medical outreach and food distribution held on Friday at Ipetumodu Town Hall, organised by friends of Deputy Speaker Akinyode Oyewusi to mark his birthday, where beneficiaries received medical tests, medications, glasses and food items. Free […]
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