Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has issued a stern warning to the United States following its recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, vowing to target American naval assets in the Red Sea if the U.S. continues to support Israel militarily against Iran. The threat was delivered just hours after the U.S. launched coordinated strikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites on June 21. The airstrikes, ordered by former President Donald Trump, marked a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. “If America helps Israel attack Iran, we will hit U.S. ships in the Red Sea,” the…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that claimed multiple lives at a local eatery in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday night, calling it a “heinous act of terrorism against innocent civilians.” In a statement released on Saturday by his media aide, Stanley Kingsley Nkwocha, Shettima expressed deep sorrow over the incident and pledged the Federal Government’s full support for victims and their families. “Our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones in this senseless act of violence,” Shettima said. “The government stands with them in this difficult time…
The Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command, Comptroller Ben Oramalugo, has called for stronger inter-agency cooperation to address national security concerns and secure Nigeria’s borders more effectively. Speaking during a courtesy visit by students of the Nigerian Army Intelligence School, Oramalugo stressed that no single agency can function in isolation and that collective efforts are critical to safeguarding the country and enhancing its economic growth. “Your visit today underscores the importance of inter-agency collaboration in securing Nigeria’s borders and promoting economic prosperity,” he told the delegation. The Customs chief also raised the alarm over worsening environmental conditions along…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four individuals before the Kaduna State High Court on charges of false declaration of assets. The defendants, Datau Irimiya Dangyil, Joshua Ayuba Dodo, Lekan Tosin Olatoye, and Caleb Akanmu Kayode were arraigned on separate one-count charges before Justices Amina Bello and A. Isiaka at the Kaduna High Court. Dodo, Olatoye, and Dangyil appeared before Justice Bello, while Kayode was arraigned before Justice Isiaka. All four defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Prosecuting counsel, Moses O. Arumemi, requested trial dates and for the defendants to be remanded in a…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious serial killer and gang leader, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in the state’s war against violent crime. The 44-year-old suspect, reportedly the most wanted hired assassin in recent Lagos history, was apprehended in a coordinated tactical operation tagged “Silence, Speed and Surprise” carried out by the Command’s Tactical Squad at his hideout in the Agbado area of neighbouring Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday, describing Akinwande as the head of a…
In what may signal a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). is in the process of coming to life, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai among the key figures behind the initiative. The Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG), a broad-based political platform made up of political heavyweights and former state executives, on June 19, 2025, submitted a formal application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting the registration of ADA as a political party. The request, which was stamped “received”…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cautioned Nigerians against falling victim to a growing wave of online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely attributed to the Service. Speaking during a press briefing at the NCS headquarters in Abuja, the National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, decried the increasing use of social media by fraudsters to impersonate top Customs officials, including the Comptroller-General and retired officers. “We have observed a disturbing rise in fake accounts using the names and images of senior Customs personnel to deceive unsuspecting members of the public with promises of jobs and auction…
By Becky Maina The Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Ali Isa JC, has called on Nigerian politicians to always fulfill their campaign promises and remain accountable to the people who elected them. According to a statement by his media aide, Mr. Ahaziah Abubakar Suleiman, the lawmaker made the call during the flag-off of the reconstruction of Nyuwar and Jessu roads in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State. He noted that the road project was part of his campaign promises aimed at delivering the dividends of democracy to the people. Ali Isa JC reaffirmed his commitment to completing…
The Nigerian Army, through its 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), has commissioned a new Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, as part of efforts to reinforce security operations and consolidate recent gains in the region. The base was officially inaugurated on Wednesday by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, who described the establishment of the FOB as a strategic move to enhance the Army’s operational reach and effectiveness in Southern Taraba. Speaking during the ceremony, Brigadier General Uwa said the inauguration signals the military’s renewed focus on…
The South East Zone of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has strongly criticized the exclusion of its members from the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, inaugurated on Wednesday in Enugu. In a statement circulated to members nationwide on Thursday morning, SWAN described the development as “unfortunate” and “wholly unacceptable,” expressing deep concern over the lack of representation in the committee responsible for organizing one of Nigeria’s premier sporting events. The statement, jointly signed by the Zonal Vice President, Ikemefuna Asika, and the Zonal Secretary, Kennedy Onwunaji, stressed the importance of the association’s role…