Iran Threatens Retaliation After Ukrainian Strike on Iranian Vessel in the Caspian Sea
Tensions between Iran and Ukraine have escalated sharply after Tehran vowed to retaliate for what it says was a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured another. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the attack as a “blatant violation” of the United Nations Charter and... Read More
Court Sentences Three Ansaru-Linked Men to Life Over Oyo School Kidnapping
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men linked to the terrorist group Ansaru, a Boko Haram-affiliated extremist organisation, to life imprisonment for their roles in the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State earlier this year. Justice Salim Ibrahim handed down the sentences after the defendants pleaded... Read More
Permanent Secretary Allegedly Blocks Release of Tinubu-Approved Funds for Federal Information Agencies
A fresh controversy has emerged within the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation after funds reportedly approved by President Bola Tinubu for several government media agencies remained unreleased more than a week after receiving presidential clearance. The funds were earmarked for agencies under the ministry, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation... Read More
Fashola Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Says He’s ‘President at Home’
Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) has dismissed speculation that he could contest Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, saying he has no intention of seeking the country’s highest office. Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Fashola gave an unequivocal answer when asked whether he planned to run for president.... Read More
Dangote Refinery Reopens Naira Gantry Sales, Raises Petrol Price 13% to ₦1,215 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale and gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit in naira, ending a brief shift to dollar-denominated transactions while increasing its ex-depot petrol price by about 13% to ₦1,215 per litre. The new price represents an increase of ₦140 per litre, or 13.02%, from the previous gantry price of... Read More
DRC Opposition Suspends Protest After Tshisekedi’s Offer of National Dialogue
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s main opposition coalition has suspended planned nationwide protests after President Félix Tshisekedi signaled his willingness to convene an inclusive national dialogue, raising hopes of easing months of escalating political tensions. The Coalition Article 64 (C64) announced it was postponing a march scheduled for July 22, which had been intended to... Read More
France Approves Social-Media Ban for Children Under 15
France’s Parliament has approved legislation banning children under the age of 15 from using social-media platforms, making the country the first member of the European Union to adopt a restriction of this scope. The measure, strongly supported by President Emmanuel Macron, cleared both chambers of Parliament on Tuesday. It is intended to protect children from... Read More
DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Africa’s Fastest-Growing on Record
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s outbreak of Bundibugyo strain Ebola has become the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded in Africa, with the death toll approaching 1,000 as health authorities warn that the epidemic is outpacing containment efforts. Official figures released on Tuesday showed 2,473 confirmed cases and 999 deaths since the outbreak was declared on... Read More
US Resumes Iranian Port Blockade, Announces 20% Transit Fee for Hormuz Shipping
The United States has announced the resumption of its naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and associated shipping while unveiling plans to impose a 20% transit fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a dramatic escalation in its confrontation with Iran. (Investing.com) President Donald Trump said the United States would act as the... Read More
Defence Minister Christopher Musa Denies Resignation Rumours, Threatens Legal Action
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has dismissed reports claiming he resigned from office, describing the rumours as false and malicious while warning that those responsible could face legal action. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Musa said he had neither... Read More