Rafael Grossi, the secretary general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, UN’s atomic energy watchdog, has warned of major risks following recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Mr Grossi told UN ambassadors on Sunday that the recent military strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran had badly compromised safety. The IAEA chief warned…
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa spearheaded a successful clearance operation in Southern Taraba from June 19-20, 2025, as part of the ongoing fight against banditry. Leading troops from the newly established Forward Operating Base Wukari, they targeted criminal strongholds in Wukari and Takum Local Government Areas. On the first day, soldiers combed through villages, including…
At least 24 people have been confirmed dead, and numerous others injured, following a suicide bombing by a female terrorist in the town of Konduga, situated around 36 kilometres from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that the attack took place at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Friday, 20th…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old suspected hired killer and cultist kingpin believed to be terrorising the Mushin area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He stated that the suspect was apprehended at his hideout in the Agbado area…
By AMINA SAMUEL KADUNA A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has initiated a fresh nationwide campaign aimed at tracing and recovering looted public assets both within Nigeria and abroad, in light of growing concerns regarding the country’s dwindling public revenue and rampant corruption. The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTiPI) convened a sensitisation symposium…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected any negotiations with the United States while Israel continues its attacks on Iran, in an interview with state TV broadcast on Friday. “The Americans have repeatedly sent messages calling seriously for negotiations. But we have made clear that as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be…
Nigeria’s stock market continued its bullish trend on Thursday, gaining N677 billion, marking a two-day positive trend. Market capitalisation rose by N677 billion, or 0.92 per cent, to close at N74.358 trillion, compared to N73.681 trillion recorded on Wednesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index climbed 1,074.26 points or 0.92 per cent, reaching 117,861.13 from 116,786.87 recorded…
Investor appetite for Nigeria’s sustainable finance instruments remained strong as the Federal Government’s third Sovereign Green Bond recorded subscription of N91.42 billion—significantly above its N50 billion offer size. The Debt Management Office (DMO), which announced the result in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, said the offer closed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This latest…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel was “changing the face of the world” in its war with Iran, as he welcomed “all help” in destroying the Islamic republic’s nuclear sites. “I said that we’re changing the face of the Middle East, and now I say we’re changing the face of the world,”…
The acting chief judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has pardoned 25 awaiting trial inmates of the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre in a bid to decongest the facility. Mr Ogunmoye, who was conducted round the facility by the Comptroller of Corrections, Femi Olorunshagba, commended the comptroller’s efforts at maintaining a clean environment. The acting…
