A Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest, Fr. Pierre al-Rahi, was killed in an Israeli attack on Qlayaa village after rushing to aid civilians wounded in a first strike. The incident highlights escalating violence in southern Lebanon.
European Council President António Costa states Russia is the sole beneficiary of the US-Israel war on Iran, as rising energy prices and diverted global attention boost Moscow's war efforts in Ukraine.
President Trump says he will accept the findings of a U.S. investigation into a missile strike near an Iranian girls' school that killed 168 people, while suggesting other countries might be responsible.
Residents in Tehran report increasingly tense and uncertain daily life as US and Israeli airstrikes intensify, with streets emptier than ever and thick smoke lingering after attacks on oil depots.
The Nigerian Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the UN Commission on the Status of Women delegation, replacing her with male Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, sparking controversy over gender representation.
Governance expert Kalu Okoronkwo examines Nigeria's push for state police, questioning whether decentralization would solve security challenges or merely spread existing dysfunction across 36 states.
Senator Ipalibo Banigo has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, aiming to support President Tinubu's administration and Rivers State Governor Fubara's leadership amid internal PDP disputes.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has distributed 17 new Honda vehicles to newly elected APC local government chairmen to support party operations and grassroots mobilisation across the state.
During the Six-Day War in 1967, Israeli forces attacked the US Navy ship USS Liberty in international waters, killing 34 Americans and wounding 171 others. The incident remains controversial decades later.
The APC France chapter has welcomed Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal's defection to the ruling party, calling it a strategic gain that strengthens President Tinubu's support in the North-West ahead of the 2027 election.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a forceful warning to Iran regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe retaliation if oil flow is disrupted.
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has issued a direct threat to US President Donald Trump via Telegram, warning him to 'be careful not to be eliminated' and escalating diplomatic tensions.
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Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman alleges Iran sponsors Islamic groups like IMN in Nigeria to spread terror globally, sparking diplomatic denials from Iran and local Shi'ite organizations.
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Nigeria has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from its UN Women delegation, substituting her with a male senator, sparking criticism over gender representation and political tensions.
Iran's ambassador to Nigeria alleges the US aims to seize Iranian oil reserves through attacks, denies plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, and refutes claims of terrorism support in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to national peace and sovereignty, highlighting economic progress and unity support from religious leaders.
The African Democratic Congress and legal experts criticize ICPC for holding former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai without charges, demanding immediate release or court arraignment.
Germany has released its official list of six restricted food items for travelers entering in 2026, including wild mushrooms, potatoes, and sturgeon caviar, to protect public health and endangered species.
Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel, stating that Iran's leadership decisions are solely the responsibility of its people and government.
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to embrace forgiveness and dialogue to end conflicts affecting vulnerable populations worldwide.
The United States government has issued a security alert warning American citizens in Nigeria about a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and affiliated schools. The embassy advises vigilance and precautionary measures.
Balendra 'Balen' Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, is set to become Nepal's next prime minister after his Rastriya Swatantra party secured a historic majority, defeating veteran leaders and marking a generational shift in power.
President Bola Tinubu hosted the Sultan of Sokoto and other traditional and religious leaders at an interfaith Ramadan iftar in Abuja, discussing economic progress and national unity.
U.S. President Donald Trump claims the Iran conflict will end soon, but fighting escalates with retaliatory strikes, new leadership in Iran, and expanding Israeli operations.
Senior Democratic senators call for a full investigation into the deadly bombing of a girls' school in Iran, demanding transparency from the Pentagon over the strike that killed at least 170 people.
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts faces criticism for alleging N210 trillion discrepancies in NNPCL's financial records, with experts calling for technical review before conclusions.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Finance Minister-designate Taiwo Oyedele in Abuja to discuss Nigeria's fiscal reform agenda, focusing on revenue generation and public finance management.
Retired Major General Umaru Mohammed has approached the Supreme Court to challenge his conviction for alleged fraud involving N1.65 billion and $2.09 million, after the Court of Appeal upheld the Special Court Martial's verdict.
Senator Aliyu Wadada's TV appearance to clarify N210tn NNPCL discrepancies backfired as critics labeled it political theater, with experts urging technical review of oil industry accounting.
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of potential terrorist threats targeting US facilities and affiliated schools, advising Americans to take extra precautions.