Iran Warns of Retaliation Amid Escalating Tensions Following Houthi Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Airport

Iran’s Defense Minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, issued a stern warning on Sunday, asserting that Tehran would retaliate if either the United States or Israel initiated an attack. This declaration follows a missile strike by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, which landed near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, intensifying regional tensions. The missile attack, which occurred on May 4, […]

Ceasefire Possible Anytime If Pressure Increases on Russia – President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Russia could be implemented immediately if sufficient international pressure is placed on the Kremlin. He made this statement on Sunday during a joint press briefing with Czech President Petr Pavel in Prague. Zelenskyy emphasized that without intensified efforts from Ukraine’s allies, […]

Trump Instructs Federal Agencies to Reopen Historic Alcatraz Prison

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has directed federal authorities to reactivate the infamous Alcatraz prison, situated in San Francisco, California, which now stands as a well-known historic monument. Trump proposed that Alcatraz should undergo significant reconstruction and expansion to accommodate the nation’s most dangerous and violent offenders. This declaration was made public through Trump’s Truth […]

Influential Groups Still Targeting Our Refinery – Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest businessman and the president of Dangote Refinery, has revealed that powerful interest groups within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry are still actively attempting to hinder the progress of his 650,000-barrels-per-day refinery project. As reported by global news outlet Semafor, Dangote made these revelations while speaking during a recent investor gathering held […]

President Tinubu Plans Urgent Talks with Power Generators to Address N4 Trillion Electricity Debt Crisis

President Bola Tinubu is set to engage in high-level discussions with Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) to tackle the escalating N4 trillion debt threatening the nation’s electricity supply chain. This initiative follows a recent meeting between Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and GenCos’ chairpersons in Abuja. The discussions were prompted by growing concerns over potential […]

Lagos VIS Intensifies Clampdown on Unroadworthy Vehicles

The Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has seized over 200 vehicles found to be unfit for the road in a comprehensive enforcement exercise aimed at enhancing road safety across the state. This development was made public through an official press release issued on Sunday by the Director of VIS, Mr. Akin-George Fashola. According to […]

India: Six Killed, Many Injured in Temple Stampede

A tragic incident unfolded at a temple in Goa, India, on Friday night, where at least six people lost their lives, and 55 others were injured in a stampede. The event took place during the annual Shri Lairai Zatra festival in Shirgao village, a popular religious gathering known for its fire-walking rituals, where hundreds of […]

Social Media Reactions as Donald Trump Shares AI-Generated Image of Himself as the Pope

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy online after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed in traditional papal robes, resembling the Pope, on his Truth Social platform. The image, which Trump shared on Friday night, quickly caught attention and sparked mixed responses. Many saw it as a bold and controversial move, especially considering […]

Russian Drone Assault on Kharkiv Injures 46 Civilians, Sparks International Outcry

On the evening of May 2, 2025, Russian forces launched a significant drone assault on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, resulting in injuries to at least 46 individuals, including an 11-year-old child. The attack ignited fires and caused extensive damage across 12 locations within four central districts of the city. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the […]

Benue Commissioner Urges FG to Enforce Anti-Open Grazing Law Nationwide After Akpete Massacre

Benue State Commissioner for Power and Transportation, Omale Omale, has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Assembly to implement the Anti-Open Grazing Prohibition Law across all states of the federation. This urgent call follows a tragic assault in the Akpete community of Apa Local Government Area, where four residents lost their lives […]

Emir Sanusi Appoints New Galadiman Kano and Senior Titleholders Amid Leadership Dynamics

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appointed Alhaji Munir Sanusi Bayero as the new Galadiman Kano, along with four other prominent traditional titleholders in the emirate. The newly appointed officials include Alhaji Kabir Tijjani Hashim, District Head of Nassarawa, now serving as Wamban Kano; Alhaji Mahmud Ado Bayero, District Head of Gwale, […]

Russia Deepens Cooperation with Taliban to Counter ISIS-K Threat in Afghanistan

Russia has announced its intention to assist the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan in combating the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), a group responsible for several recent terrorist attacks, including the devastating assault on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall in March 2024. This move signifies a significant shift in Moscow’s foreign policy and its approach to regional […]