PDP official escapes death in Makurdi, car burnt, hours after new appointment
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Mr. Bemgba Iortyom, narrowly escaped death on Friday night after suspected hoodlums attacked him and set his car ablaze in Makurdi, the state capital.
Middle Belt youths oppose call for Defence Minister’s removal
The All Middle Belt Youth Forum (AMBYF) has rejected calls for the removal of the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), describing the demand as hasty, misguided and capable of deepening regional divisions at a time Nigeria faces complex security challenges.
Son of ousted shah says ready for Iran transition ‘under my leadership’
The exiled son of Iran’s last shah who was ousted by the 1979 revolution said on Saturday he was ready to lead a transition “as soon as the Islamic Republic falls”.
Lagos reintroduces monthly environmental sanitation
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise.
Iran ambassador calls for global action on Palestinian crisis
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has called on the international community to take stronger action over what he described as the worsening humanitarian situation in Palestine.
How microchip exposed use of racehorse meat in beef meal
A four-year-old English racehorse, which was retired after an injury, ended up being slaughtered and served to unwitting diners
