Professor Femi Otubanjo warns Nigeria could be targeted in future geopolitical conflicts if it lacks nuclear deterrence, citing US military-industrial complex and Trump's policies as drivers.
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment as Britain declined to join military strikes against Iran, criticizing PM Keir Starmer and highlighting tensions in the US-UK alliance.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirms it has not received distress calls from Nigerians in Iran despite ongoing hostilities. Officials cite lack of data and flight suspensions as challenges.
US President Donald Trump states military operations against Iran may continue for about four weeks, escalating tensions after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
President Emmanuel Macron announces France will increase its nuclear warheads amid European security concerns and doubts about U.S. commitments, reinforcing France's role as EU's sole nuclear power.
A mother of a US Army soldier posted an emotional video online, crying as her son was deployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The viral clip sparked widespread reactions from viewers.
The US State Department issues urgent advisory for American citizens to depart 15 Middle East countries immediately due to escalating Iran-Israel tensions, providing emergency contact numbers.
The US Embassy in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter was attacked by two Iranian drones, causing a small fire and minor damage. No casualties were reported as the building was empty. Saudi air defenses intercepted additional drones.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Sydney to enhance defense cooperation and investment partnerships with Australia, addressing parliament and discussing critical minerals and AI.
The United States has sanctioned Rwanda's military and four senior commanders for allegedly supporting M23 rebels in eastern Congo, violating the Washington Accords peace agreement.
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has died from wounds sustained in weekend US-Israeli strikes, as regional tensions escalate with retaliatory attacks and mounting casualties.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte endorses US and Israeli military actions against Iran, citing damage to Tehran's nuclear and missile programs, while clarifying the alliance itself will not participate in the conflict.
Lebanon's government has declared all armed activities outside state authority illegal, banning Hezbollah's military operations. The move follows retaliatory attacks and Israeli strikes that killed dozens.
President Donald Trump stated he might deploy US ground forces to Iran if needed, following recent military strikes. He claimed operations were ahead of schedule, citing intelligence on nuclear activities.
The United States has issued a security alert for its citizens in Nigeria following escalating hostilities with Iran, including the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader and retaliatory missile strikes.
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria stage protests in Lagos, Kano, and six other states, condemning the US and Israel for the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Saudi Arabia has escalated its military readiness to the highest level following multiple drone attacks on critical energy infrastructure, including the massive Ras Tanura Refinery. The strikes, attributed to Iran, have intensified Gulf tensions and raise
Hardline Kremlin figures demand military coalition with Iran against US and Israel, warning Russia could be next target as Trump intensifies strikes in Middle East conflict.
As US-Israel airstrikes on Iran escalate fears of wider conflict, analysts identify remote nations like Antarctica, Iceland, and New Zealand as potential havens due to isolation, neutrality, and terrain.
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died from injuries sustained in a Tehran assassination. Her death escalates Middle East tensions as Iran vows revenge.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemns US and Israeli strikes as a violation of international law, warning of deep repercussions after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's assassination.
As US-Iran tensions escalate, Nigeria's Gulf diaspora and remittances face serious threats. Policy analyst Lekan Olayiwola warns of regional instability impacting Nigerian workers and families abroad.
The Federal Government has issued a travel advisory urging Nigerian nationals in Kuwait and Bahrain to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it launched Kheibar ballistic missiles at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office and an Air Force command site, escalating regional tensions.
France declares readiness to assist Gulf countries and Jordan in defending against escalating Iranian missile and drone attacks, citing defense agreements and regional security concerns.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi posts cryptic message alleging US and Israel engaged in treachery by attacking Iranian leaders during peace talks, as Trump claims success in the offensive.
Iran has firmly rejected President Trump's demand to disarm as regional violence escalates, with new strikes reported and a US fighter jet crashing near a Kuwait base amid unclear circumstances.
Iran's top security official Ali Larijani has ruled out negotiations with the United States as explosions rock Gulf cities and regional tensions escalate following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
An aide confirms former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is safe, dismissing viral claims of his death in US-Israeli airstrikes that targeted security buildings in Iran.
Three US service members have been killed and five wounded in intensified military operations against Iran, as missile strikes spread across the Middle East and Iran mourns its Supreme Leader.