On Saturday, a Sudanese coalition led by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced the members of a parallel government, a move opposed by the army, its rival in a 27-month war, that could drive the country further towards partition. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was named head of the presidential council. Abdel Aziz al-Hilu,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new deadline of 10 to 12 days for Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump made the statement during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, stressing the urgency of diplomatic engagement. “There is no reason in…
The Zionist Organisation of America (ZOA) has asserted that Hamas, the Islamist group governing Gaza, demonstrates “no real interest in peace” or the well-being of its own populace. In a statement signed by the National President of ZOA Morton A. Klein, , highlighted what he described as “outrageous ceasefire counteroffers” from Hamas. According to Klein,…
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the body of Mr. Ayo Aiyepeku, a photojournalist allegedly murdered by his colleague, Mr. Oluwapelumi Adebayo. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, disclosed this in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lokoja. According to Ovye-Aya, Aiyepeku’s decomposing body was…
A wave of relief has swept across Sabon Birni, a restive community in Sokoto State, as residents celebrate the death of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Dan Dari Biyar. The infamous criminal, known for his brutal reign and dehumanising remarks, was neutralised in a joint security operation involving the Nigerian Armed Forces. Dan Dari Biyar was…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called for greater religious tolerance among faith groups in Nigeria, warning that the persistent climate of intolerance continues to hinder the nation’s development. Kaigama made the call on Saturday during the 25th Priestly Anniversary celebration of the Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Ernest…
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that 13 people died in Saturday’s boat mishap in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed this to Newsmen, clarifying that contrary to earlier media reports, 39 people were onboard the ill-fated boat. He said 13 lost…
Residents of Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State have heaped praise on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for what they describe as a “timely and life-saving intervention” in the region’s long-running security crisis. For over a year, communities…
Nigeria and Türkiye have reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to strengthening bilateral military cooperation, following a high-level meeting at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul. Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, met with his Turkish counterpart, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, on Wednesday,, in a bid to deepen…
The Chief Executive Officer of D7G Limited, Mr Osman Chennar, has revealed plans to introduce cutting-edge defence technology into Nigeria through a newly signed partnership with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Speaking recently at the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Chennar described the collaboration as a turning point for Nigeria’s…
