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BENUE STATE – The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of all youths arrested during recent protests across the state. The directive was issued on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session convened in response to mounting public criticism over the detention of citizens who participated in demonstrations […]

Nigeria – Famous rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has said Nigeria is in “a very dangerous part” of its history. He stated this while expressing concern over rising insecurity, economic hardship, wanton corruption, and the government’s propaganda machinery. Featuring in a recent episode of the Real Shareholders podcast, Illbliss shared how his conscious song, Country, […]

BENUE STATE – Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has sent a strong message to Nigerian political leaders over the ongoing killings in Benue State. Musa, who condemned the killings, urged Nigerian political leaders to take real action to avoid further bloodshed in Benue. According to the former Leicester City forward, the leaders need consistent action […]

Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency has confirmed that Bank Sepah is experiencing widespread service disruptions following a cyberattack, just hours after an Israel-linked hacking group claimed responsibility for targeting the bank. News report had earlier reported that the group, known as Gonjeshke Darande (Predatory Sparrow), announced earlier today that it had destroyed key data belonging […]

Israel/Iran – Crude oil prices surged by 8.8% on Sunday, rising to $74 per barrel from $68, amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The price rally is expected to continue if Iran follows through on its threat to block the Strait of Hormuz—a vital shipping lane that facilitates over 20% of global oil and […]

NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the strength of Nigeria as a nation is directly tied to the character and leadership of men within their families, describing the home as the “first institution of leadership.” In a heartfelt Father’s Day message shared on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, on Sunday, President Tinubu paid […]

ISRAEL / IRAN – The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has outlined both the risks and possible benefits the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East may present for the Nigerian economy. The chief executive officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. His […]

Abuja — Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly lambasted Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, for what he described as incessant and hostile attacks on Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi. In a strongly worded statement released on his verified X handle Saturday afternoon, […]

New Delhi, India — In the wake of a tragic Air India crash that killed at least 270 people, Indian aviation authorities have launched an urgent inspection of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners in the country. This development was confirmed by India’s Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu, during a press briefing on Saturday in New Delhi. […]

Abuja, Nigeria—In response to Nigeria’s deepening food security challenges, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has called for a series of prayer and fasting sessions, urging staff to seek divine intervention for national development and protection. The directive was issued through an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, signed by Mrs. Adedayo Modupe […]