The unprecedented heatwave situation in Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has derailed normal life as people struggle and officials record hundreds of deaths across […]
Author: Alex Obi
MAILBAG: Torah Study as National Service: The Charedi Perspective
One of the most divisive issues in Israeli society today is the question of why many yeshiva students do not serve in the army. Critics […]
First Lady’s Comments Twisted For Political Gain – APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Seye Oladejo, has defended Senator Oluremi Tinubu over recent criticism of her remarks encouraging […]
Iran: A Serious Warning Is Being Given To The Bahrainis To Know Their Limits – Ali Akbar Velayati
According to a report by Al Jazeera on June 29, 2026, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a stern warning to Bahrain, saying […]
“Ouster Clauses Have No Place In Democracy” — CSO Sues NASS, INEC, AGF, Seeks To Void Electoral Act Provisions Barring Court Review Of Party Disputes
A civil society organisation, Registered Trustees of Constitutional and Democratic Justice Initiative, has instituted a suit against the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
FG Resumes Evacuation Of Nigerians From South Africa
The Federal Government will resume the evacuation of Nigerian nationals from South Africa on Monday, with 271 returnees expected to arrive in Lagos on Tuesday […]
Iran: Thousands Of Innocent People Are Dead, The Region Is In Chaos; This War Must End Now– Ansari
According to a report by Al Jazeera on June 29, 2026, Iranian-American lawmaker Yassamin Ansari has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump over a recent […]
Israel moves to formally recognise Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on June 28, Sunday, to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a […]
'Distortion of historical facts': Azerbaijan decries Israel's recognition of Armenian genocide
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry decried the Israeli government’s decision to recognize the ‘Armenian genocide’, in a statement published Monday. “The decision by the Israeli government […]
“Challenge It At Trial” — Court Dismisses Lawyer’s Suit Against AG’s Prosecution Decision In Lekki Land Dispute, Says Judicial Review Cannot Test Criminal Evidence
A Lagos State High Court has dismissed an application by legal practitioner Ademola Owolabi, principal of Ademola Adetokunbo & Co., seeking to stop his criminal […]
WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela to aid in earthquake recovery efforts
An Israeli search and rescue delegation has arrived in Venezuela to aid in recovery efforts following the multiple deadly earthquakes that rocked the South American […]
2027: I will advise Obi to return to APGA and run for election; he said he will die in APGA—Arabambi
During an interview with News Central TV on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Abayomi Arabambi, Labour Party National Vice Chairman (South-West), advised the presidential candidate for the Nigeria […]
Troops Foil Terrorist Attack, Recover Arms in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), working alongside operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard (CPG), have thwarted a terrorist attack and recovered arms […]
“1.34m Nigerian Visa Applications Rejected” — UK Refusals Hit 21-Year High As Nigeria Ranks Second Globally
The United Kingdom rejected at least 1,344,595 Nigerian visa applications between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, official Home Office data. The rejection rate […]
“Four More Weeks To Act” — Resident Doctors Extend Ultimatum, Declare Industrial Dispute With FG Over Welfare Demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks over unresolved welfare and professional issues […]
China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
China imposed new export controls Monday on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarisation,” as tensions with Tokyo continue to rise. […]
“Incomplete Appraisal Reports Will Not Be Accepted” — Accountant-General Sets Strict PMS Requirement For Senior Treasury Officers
The Federal Government has tightened the promotion process for senior treasury officers, making verified performance records a mandatory requirement for advancement to directorate-level positions in […]
Australia to double fines, expand regulator's powers to enforce under-16 social media ban
Australia will introduce new legislation in parliament on Monday (June 29) to strengthen its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator greater powers […]
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina says she will return home this year
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina said she will return home, after escaping the country amid a series of youth protests nearly two years ago in […]
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
One person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been […]