WAR: Oyakhilome Backs Israel–US Position on Iran Conflict
The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Chris Oyakhilome, has expressed support for Israel’s position in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, saying the country has a right to defend its existence. Speaking during a message to his congregation in a video that circulated widely on social media, Oyakhilome said Israel could […]
Iran War: Shehu Sani Describes Iran War as Stalemate
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has suggested that Donald Trump may be growing weary of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In a statement shared on X, Sani described the war as a stalemate, arguing that neither the United States and its ally Israel nor […]
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Extends Iran Deadline
Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday after Donald Trump announced a postponement of a deadline given to Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Market checks showed that Brent crude dropped by about 8 percent to $103.7 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude declined by roughly 7 percent to $91.38 […]
Iran: US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the ongoing escalation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Kent announced his decision in a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer support the war. “I cannot in good […]
Russia Sends Medical Aid to Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Russia has delivered humanitarian assistance to Iran as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The development was disclosed by the Russian Embassy in Kenya in a post on its official X account, stating that Moscow had dispatched medical supplies to support civilians affected by the crisis. According to the […]
U.S/Iran War: Iran’s New Leader Blames US for War
Mojtaba Khamenei has spoken publicly for the first time since the outbreak of war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, accusing Washington of initiating the conflict. In an interview on Thursday, the newly appointed Iranian leader said Iran did not start the war and insisted the United States was responsible for the escalation. “We […]
Explosion Outside Liège Synagogue Condemned as Anti-Semitic Attack
Authorities in Liège have condemned an early-morning explosion outside a synagogue as a serious act of anti-Semitism. The blast occurred shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Monday outside the synagogue in the eastern Belgium city. No injuries were reported, but the explosion damaged windows in buildings opposite the place of worship. Police quickly sealed off the […]
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Petrol Tops N1,000 in Nigeria
Global crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel on Monday, pushing petrol prices in Nigeria past N1,000 per litre. Data from OilPrice.com shows that Brent crude rose by about 13 percent to $103.3 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased by roughly 15 percent to $107.3 per barrel. The sharp rise in crude prices […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut as Drones Damage Amazon Data Centres
Smoke rose over southern Beirut on Tuesday after fresh Israeli airstrikes targeted the Lebanese capital’s suburbs, as the escalating Middle East conflict increasingly affects civilian and commercial infrastructure across the Gulf. Late Monday, Amazon confirmed that two of its data centres in the United Arab Emirates were directly struck by drones, disrupting cloud services in […]
NiDCOM Says No Evacuation Requests From Nigerians in Iran
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said it has not received any request for evacuation or emergency assistance from Nigerians residing in Iran, despite rising tensions in the Middle East. The development comes as hostilities involving Iran, the United States and Israel continue to disrupt regional air travel and heighten global concern. The Federal […]
