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US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on NATO allies, calling them “cowards” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Trump’s remarks come as Iran continues to disrupt shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz corridor, which carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply. The former US president criticised allied nations for failing to support efforts to secure the route, despite complaining about rising global oil prices. He argued that reopening the strait would be a relatively simple military operation and accused NATO partners of relying too heavily on US intervention without contributing meaningfully. At the same time, Iran’s leadership has issued defiant rhetoric. Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, reportedly released a ...

The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) has invited the Acting Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, Sunday Akiotu, along with three senior council officials over allegations of financial misconduct. Akiotu—who also serves as chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Edo State—is being investigated alongside the Director of Finance, Ohiafi Kehinde Andrew; Head of Budget, Planning and Statistics, Otairu Gospel; and Director of Administration and General Services, Ahonsi Charles. According to sources, the probe follows multiple petitions filed by civil society groups, raising concerns about alleged illegal financial transfers and breaches of public finance regulations. The case has reportedly taken on political undertones, with claims that Edo...

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication has addressed questions bothering on why the president embarked on a state visit to the United Kingdom. Recall that Tinubu had embarked on a two-day state visit to the UK, where he received some diplomatic show of soft power by the UK’s King Charles III. The visit, however, stirred negative reactions from opposition figures, who questioned the importance of the move, especially considering the country’s current challenges. But in a Facebook post on Friday, Bwala pointed out the reasons for the historic visit. He wrote, “Some people are saying, “Why go to the UK?” Look, I hope you all know that you don’t grow and develop Nigeria by sitting at home and waiting. “This visit is about opening...

The Delta State Police Command has arrested five individuals, including a community leader, over allegations of sexual abuse linked to an annual festival in Ozoro. The arrests followed directives from the state Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, who ordered a full investigation after disturbing viral videos surfaced showing groups of young men assaulting women during the event. According to reports, the footage captured incidents where women were attacked, their clothes forcibly torn, and subjected to various forms of abuse. Providing an update via X, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, identified the community head and alleged organiser as Chief Omorede Sunday. Edafe confirmed that the suspect, along with four others from the Oramudu quarters in Ozoro, has be...

Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, has revealed that terrorists and bandits in Nigeria are now employing newer tactics , and are becoming more organized and dangerous. Ndume made the remarks while speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He detailed how criminal groups now rely heavily on local informants and unconventional delivery methods to carry out attacks. According to the lawmaker, insurgents often operate through “hit-and-run” tactics, gathering intelligence and coordinating movements within communities before striking. He said: “What they do is hit and run. They gather around, pass information among themselves, and most dangerously, they get information from some citizens too. They have informants within the society.” Ndume further disclosed that recent atta...

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has promised Nigerians that they will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply. This is as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation. Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply challenges that have limited power generation across the country. According to him, the government is implementing concrete measures to ensure a reliable supply for homes and businesses. “Concrete measures are being implemented to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and industries. The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, ...

The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghana nationals rescued from human trafficking camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area and Ekpri Nsukara community in Uyo Local Government Area, to their home country. Releasing the trafficked persons comprising 27 males and 17 females to an official of the Ghana High Commission, Mr Leslie Lawson, at the Department of State Security, DSS, operational office in Uyo, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princes Emem Ibanga, reiterated the determination of the State government to safeguarding lives and maintaining a secured environment. “This successful operation is not an isolated achievement. It is a reflection of the deliberate and strategic commitment of the Governor, to safeguarding lives an...

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has alleged that the Nigerian government is monitoring his phone conversations. Ndume made the claim on Thursday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television. According to the lawmaker, he has received several warnings advising him to be cautious about his phone discussions, as they are allegedly being tracked. He questioned the effectiveness of security agencies, noting that while prominent individuals can be monitored, terrorists continue to operate freely and even publicize their activities on platforms like TikTok. Ndume, however, stated that he is not troubled by the alleged surveillance, emphasizing that Nigeria is currently grappling with serious security challenges. “You can imagine band...

Tensions have escalated in the Gulf region after a suspected Iranian drone strike ignited a major fire at a key oil facility in Kuwait on Friday, raising fresh concerns over global energy stability. Firefighters battled the blaze at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, one of Kuwait’s largest oil processing sites, in what marks the latest escalation in a widening regional conflict increasingly targeting critical energy infrastructure. The attack followed closely behind a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility—one of the world’s most important liquefied natural gas hubs—highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energy supply chains. Iran had earlier vowed retaliation after an اسرائیלי strike damaged its South Pars gas field, part of the world’s largest known gas reserve and a cor...

He was received at the tarmac by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, wife of the governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and APC stalwarts. President Bola Tinubu early on Friday arrived in Lagos, after a two-day historic visit to the United Kingdom. He will join other Muslim faithful later in the day to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The President and his wife, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 1.15 am. He was received at the tarmac by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, wife of the governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and ...