Iran military says ships of US, Israel, allies in Hormuz strait ‘legitimate targets’

Iran’s military on Wednesday said any ships belonging to the United States, Israel or their allies passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. “Any vessel whose oil cargo or the vessel itself belongs to the United States, the Zionist regime or their hostile allies will be considered legitimate targets,” said the military’s central operational command, Khatam Al-Anbiya,...

Nigeria’s non-oil exports to EU lag at 10% despite $21.87bn trade— NEPC

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is encouraging agro-exporters to tap into the European Union's vast consumer market of over 400 million people. Despite a $21.87 billion trade volume between Nigeria and the EU in 2024, non-oil exports account for only 10% of total trade. NEPC's Executive Director and CEO, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, highlighted this as a significant opportunity...

NSCDC arrests 16 over fake $600,000, firearms, others

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested 16 suspects over offences including possession of counterfeit $600,000, unlawful possession of firearms, illegal mining and suspected kidnapping. The arrests were carried out by the...

Iran launches missiles as Khamenei’s son takes charge

Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations early Monday after the Islamic Republic named Mojtaba Khamenei its new leader to succeed his late father, despite threats by the United States and Israel...

Regulation By Sunlight: How Transparency Is Changing Nigeria’s Telecoms Sector

Bad behaviour does not fare well under exposure. People, institutions, and systems tend to be at their best when the spotlight is on them....

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BREAKING: Ex-Bayelsa gov Seriake Dickson quits PDP for newly formed NDC

https://youtu.be/HBnTdN5T5Lo?t=6 Senator Seriake Dickson, former governor of Bayelsa State and current representative of Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Senate, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress...

“Allow Us Carry Guns” — Nigerian Farmers Back US Congress Plan for Self-Defence

Nigerian farmers have welcomed a proposal linked to the United States Congress recommending that vulnerable farming communities be allowed to defend themselves against violent attacks.The development follows renewed international attention on Nigeria’s security...

More trouble for Mele Kyari as Senate summons ex-NNPC boss over N210tn audit queries

The Senate on Thursday summoned the immediate past Group...

Tinubu behind Kaduna’s achievements – Uba Sani

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says his administration...

NEMA distributes relief materials to Kebbi banditry victims

The National Emergency Management Agency has commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of recent banditry attacks in Kebbi State, as part of efforts to provide humanitarian support to affected communities. This was...

Ambassador-designate shrugs off $104bn debt, backs global credit access

The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim,...

FULL LIST: US issues three tiers travel warning for Americans in 13 Middle East nations

By Tosin Oyediran The United States Government has issued updated security...

China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end Middle East conflict

China's President Xi Jinping. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov /...

Two jailed two years for buying new-born child in Gombe

The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe on Thursday...

51-year-old Gombe man jailed for selling minor

The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe and presided over by Justice H.I.O. Oshomah on Thursday sentenced 51-year-old Hamidu Damisa to prison for child...

Police arrest 286 criminal suspects in Ondo, recover 75 exhibits

The Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command, says it arrested 286 suspects for various criminal offences across the state between January and March 2026. The...

NSC hands Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna for upgrade

https://youtu.be/xSybSsRsxH0 By Tosin Oyediran The National Sports Commission and the Kaduna State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) transferring the Ahmadu Bello Stadium to the...

Nigerian Court Adds Terrorism Charges Against Ex‑Justice Minister Malami

Nigeria’s former justice minister Abubakar Malami is now facing terrorism‑related charges, adding a dramatic new layer to the allegations already levelled against him. The...

More Than 100 Charity Workers Killed in Sudan’s Civil War

More than 100 charity‑kitchen workers have been killed since Sudan’s civil war began, according to testimonies gathered by the Associated Press and data from...

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