The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have said that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, maintaining that it will fire on any ship trying to pass through the area. It was Iran’s most explicit warning since telling ships it was closing the export route at the weekend, a move that threatens to choke a fifth of…
The United States government has issued a global security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and other partsof the world following escalating hostilities linked to recent military strikes on Iran.The advisory, released by the US State Department, urged Americans to exercise increased caution inlight of evolving security conditions after the launch of US combat operations…
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have staged protests inLagos, Kano, Sokoto and other parts of the country following the reported killing of Iran’s SupremeLeader, Ali Khamenei, during recent military strikes involving the United States and Israel.According to reports, demonstrators took to the streets on Monday, carrying Iranian flags…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),commonly known as petrol, to ₦875 per litre, marking a fresh adjustment in Nigeria’s downstream oilsector.The new price represents an increase of ₦101 from the previous rate of ₦774 per litre, according toofficials familiar with the development. A senior refinery official confirmed…
President Bola Tinubu has decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the State House, Abuja.The decoration ceremony, which followed his swearing-in, took place at the first-floor office of the President during an expanded session attended by top government and security officials, including National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; Chief…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, on Tuesday, raised alarm over an attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi and its members in Benin, Edo State. Tanko disclosed that armed thugs had shot at Obi and members of the movement during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Policefollowing the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.The appointment was announced on February 24, 2026, in a statement issued by the presidencythrough Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Egbetokun stepped down from his position citing “pressing familyconsiderations,” bringing…
andits operating in parts of Kebbi South have demanded N100 million from Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening to launch an attack if their demand is not met. The demand was reportedly conveyed through a letter addressed to the community leaders. The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of Kebbi and…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 20 suspects over allegedvote buying and other electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councilelections. The arrests followed incidents recorded across multiple area councils in Abuja, where the anti-graftagency said it intercepted cash and individuals linked to illicit election practices. The commissiondisclosed that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Nyesom Wike, for his role in the outcome of the recent area council elections in Abuja, stating that hisperformance in office translated into political gains for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and…
