Iran war: US looses 3 soldiers, five injured
No fewer than three American soldiers have been killed and five were seriously wounded amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, the US Central Command announces. They mark the first American casualties reported in the ongoing conflict. CENTCOM does not provide further details on the circumstances that led to the deaths and injuries of the US […]
UAE to Cover Costs for 20,000 Stranded Travellers Amid Crisis
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will cover accommodation, meals and rebooking expenses for more than 20,000 travellers stranded due to regional disruptions that have led to temporary airspace closures across parts of the Middle East. The directive was issued by the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi in a notice dated […]
Boko Haram–Linked Militants Kill Soldiers in Borno Base Attack
Militants affiliated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have attacked a military base in Borno State, killing an unconfirmed number of soldiers, including a Major identified as U.I. Mairiga, military sources said. The assault occurred Sunday morning at the Forward Operating Base at Banki Junction along the Bama–Gwaza Road. Sources said the attackers […]
Army Officer Blames Injustice, Abuse of Power for Insecurity
The Acting Deputy Director of Islamic Affairs, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Lt. Col. Adeleke Lawal, has attributed Nigeria’s security challenges to injustice, oppression, discrimination and abuse of power by public office holders. Lawal made the assertion while delivering a paper titled “Security and Economy: Islamic Model for Accountable Leadership” at the annual Ramadan lecture […]
NUJ Raises Alarm Over Rising Insecurity in Ondo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has called for urgent action to address the growing wave of insecurity in the state, particularly the rise in kidnappings. The union expressed concern at its monthly congress held at its secretariat in Alagbaka, Akure, noting that repeated security breaches have created fear among residents and […]
Shiites Protest In Niger State Over Killing Of Ayayollahi Khamenei’s death
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and popularly known as Shiites, took to the streets of Niger State on Sunday to protest reports of the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in coordinated United States–Israel strikes on Iran. The development, which has not been independently verified by […]
China Condemns Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader
China has strongly condemned the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, describing it as a serious violation of international norms and state sovereignty. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the position known on Sunday while responding to questions about military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel in […]
Babajide Explains Switch from England to Nigeria
Former Liverpool forward player Rinsola Babajide has said her decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria was driven by her desire to represent her roots and compete at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Born in London, Babajide represented England at youth levels, featuring for the U18, U19 and U23 sides. She was […]
Missile, Drone Attacks Hit UAE Airports, One Dead
At least one person has been killed and 11 others injured following missile and drone attacks linked to Iran that affected major airports in the United Arab Emirates late Saturday, authorities said. Officials confirmed that parts of airport facilities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai were impacted after air defence systems intercepted multiple incoming aerial threats. […]
Niger Attack Death Toll Rises to 15
The death toll from Friday’s attack on Tashan Maje, Saduro and Runtuwa communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 15, local sources said on Sunday. Two additional victims reportedly died on Saturday from injuries sustained during the assault, increasing the number of confirmed fatalities. A local news platform, Voice of […]
