Rivers LG Chairman, Eugene Ekpelle Accused of Ordering Attack on Female Aide
Fresh controversy has hit Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State following allegations of assault against the council chairman, Eugene Ekpelle. His former media aide, Minnie Ogadinma, accused him of directing an attack on her after she posted a…
“We Didn’t Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader” — US Distances Itself from Khamenei’s Death
The United States has denied any role in the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. American officials said the operation that led to his death was carried out by Israel, not by U.S. forces. Speaking before the…
Ben Kalu outsmarts Orji Kalu as Deputy Speaker’s ally emerges APC chairman in Abia
The Abia chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chijioke Chukwu as state chairman and Chidi Avajah as secretary. The election took place during the party’s state congress held on Tuesday in Umuahia. Chukwu, a former minority leader…
Reps Move to Recover $7bn Alleged Debt from Foreign Airlines
The House of Representatives has begun steps to recover more than $7 billion said to be owed to the Federation Account by foreign airlines operating in Nigeria. The development was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Chairman of the…
No More Safe Havens: Army Chief Orders Special Forces to Crush Terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has instructed troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to ramp up and sustain decisive operations against terrorists and insurgents operating across the country. Shaibu gave the charge on Tuesday during…
Ojelabi Secures Second Term as Lagos APC Chairman
Cornelius Ojelabi has been re-elected as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, retaining his position for another term. Ojelabi and other members of the state executive were returned unopposed at the party’s state congress held on Tuesday…
UAE Says Air Defences Knock Down Majority of Iranian Missile, Drone Attack
The United Arab Emirates has reported that its air defence forces successfully intercepted most of the ballistic missiles and drones launched toward its territory amid ongoing regional hostilities linked to the widening conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel….
El-Rufai : DSS Arrests Police, Immigration Officials For Allegedly Collecting Bribes
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested some security operatives in connection with the return of Malam Nasir El-Rufai to Nigeria from Egypt, on February 12, according to Daily Trust. The secret police had reportedly attempted to arrest the…
How Israel Hacked Tehran’s Traffic Cameras To Spy On Iran’s Supreme Leader Before Eliminating Him
Israel hacked nearly all of Tehran’s traffic cameras to spy on Ali Khamenei before launching an attack to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader. Israeli spies spent years surveilling the Ayatollah’s bodyguards by accessing the Iranian capital’s traffic camera network, intelligence sources…
DSS Arrests Suspect Over Edo Attack On Peter Obi, Other ADC Members
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man suspected of being behind the recent attempt to assassinate the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, in Benin, the Edo State capital. Obi, a former…