In a strategic move to strengthen security in Nigeria’s North-Central region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its aerial operations by deploying more aircraft under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). This operation is a collaborative military campaign aimed at curbing insecurity across Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States. The development was disclosed following a high-level security […]
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has stated that the commonly used term “farmers-herders clash” is misleading. According to him, the real situation involves animals encroaching on farms, not an actual conflict between the two groups. While speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the Defence Chief explained that the persistent violence in Benue […]
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Nigerian TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has gone viral following his intense reaction to an unexpected head touch by a stranger. In a now-trending video, Peller was seen inside his vehicle at a shopping mall, surrounded by enthusiastic fans. While interacting with them from his car, one individual suddenly stretched out his […]
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Leaders from Benue State residing abroad have denounced a recent statement issued by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy. The statement had described the mass killings in Benue as “reprisal attacks” linked to farmer-herder disputes. In a compelling open letter to President Tinubu, the leaders denounced […]
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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has named Mr. Linus Obogo as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, replacing Mr. Gill Nsa. Gill Nsa, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River chapter, previously succeeded Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche in May 2024. Ogbeche […]
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A series of powerful blasts were recorded in the early hours of Tuesday in Tabriz, a significant city in north-west Iran that houses a major Iranian Air Force installation. The event comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel continues to intensify. According to Ham Mihan, a local Iranian newspaper, two consecutive explosions were heard […]
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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed deep concern over the violent attacks that occurred recently in Benue State, North Central Nigeria, which resulted in the tragic deaths of numerous civilians. Guterres urged that those responsible for the heinous acts be swiftly brought to justice. According to several reports, the assaults happened […]
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Monday that it successfully eliminated Major General Ali Shadmani, Iran’s newly instated senior military figure, in a direct airstrike. This operation occurred only days after Israel’s initial strike that took out his predecessor, marking an aggressive escalation in its ongoing conflict with Iran. Shadmani recently took command of […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urgently called for the evacuation of Tehran’s 10 million residents, warning of the Iranian government’s persistent pursuit of nuclear capabilities. On his Truth Social account this Monday, Trump issued a strongly worded message condemning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He stated, “What a disgrace, and what a tragic loss of human […]
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Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have restated Israel’s right to self-defense amid escalating tensions with Iran, while naming Tehran as the main driver of instability in the Middle East. In a collective declaration released late Monday from the G7 summit held in Canada, the member countries openly criticized Iran’s recent conduct and […]
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As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the United States has confirmed the deployment of additional defense systems across the Middle East, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a recent post shared via his verified account on the platform X, Hegseth emphasized that this strategic decision is primarily aimed at enhancing the security […]
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has strongly condemned the ongoing bloodshed in Benue State, declaring that such brutality must no longer be accepted. The Sultan emphasized that these violent attacks, no matter the ethnic background, religion, or political affiliation of those involved, have no place in a united Nigeria and must be […]
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Neymar Jr’s father has confirmed that negotiations with UEFA Champions League clubs are currently in motion regarding his son’s next move. Despite ongoing discussions, he did not eliminate the possibility of Neymar Jr remaining at Santos FC, his formative club. The Brazilian football star made a return to Santos in January after an injury-plagued tenure […]
