Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strike on Beirut
Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for a fresh attack on Beirut on Sunday, further dampening hopes for a lasting peace as the Middle East war reached its 100th day.
N110bn SUV, allowance spending: CDHR hails court’s verdict, commends SERAP’s litigation
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) warmly welcomes and applauds the landmark judgment delivered by Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which declared unlawful the controversial ₦110 billion expenditure by the National Assembly on vehicles and support allowances for lawmakers. This courageous and historic judgment represents a significant […]
We won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation, while also pledging to double efforts at reducing the economic hardship confronting Nigerians.
IPOB urges Appeal court to void Kanu’s conviction, cites FG’s cross-appeal
By Steve Oko The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed optimism over the ongoing appellate proceedings involving its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, arguing that the Federal Government’s recent cross-appeal has strengthened its case for his release. In a statement issued on Saturday by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group said it had carefully reviewed […]
Join our victory train – Adeleke to aggrieved APC chieftains
The call followed waves of resignations that hit the APC in recent days, as more than five chieftains of the opposition resigned, including two former commissioners and two former lawmakers, among others.
NDLEA arrests 4 notorious female drug dealers in 4 states
Giving a breakdown, Babafemi said that in Edo, an intense sweep of notorious drug hotspots within Benin City by NDLEA operatives on June 2 led to the arrest of four key traffickers, including three females.
Houses razed as soldiers, police clash with Delta community youths
Vanguard sources claimed that the security team invaded a hotel when they could not find their target where they meet a group of guests and youths who were on a celebration spree.
Nigeria eyes €59m EU Fund to tackle Illegal fishing
Nigeria is targeting €59 million in EU support through the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in 2026.
Political leaders, stakeholders, activists to storm Lagos for June 12 Democracy day anniversary
To Honour Heroes and Heroines of Democracy at MKO Abiola Democracy Centre By Henry Umoru ABUJA- MOVEMENT for Credible Elections, MCE in conjunction with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria will host top Political Leaders and Leading Activists in the country in commemoration of this year’s June 12 Democracy Day Anniversary in Nigeria. The […]
Mbaka to Makinde: Secure the release of abducted schoolchildren
By Chinedu Adonu The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to take urgent steps to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in the state. Speaking during a sermon, Mbaka said state governments must be held accountable for the safety of citizens, […]
Middle East war, fuel crisis to halve airline profits in 2026 – IATA
By Dickson Omobola International Air Transport Association, IATA, has forecast that airline profitability will halve in 2026 compared to 2025, fingering war-related disruptions in the Middle East and rising fuel costs as major factors. IATA, in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry, said profits are expected to decline from $45 billion in […]
