India and China trade barbs after passenger detained at Shanghai airport
The detention of Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, at Shanghai airport has fuelled a diplomatic row between Delhi and Beijing. Ms Thongdok said she was detained by immigration officials while travelling from London to Japan…
Top Israeli Officers Face Scrutiny as Reform Process Deepens
Former Operations Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk has been dismissed from reserve duty by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, over his role in the October 7, 2023, failures. Zamir summoned several top officers for meetings today,…
Nigeria, Russia Recommit to Defence, Economic, and Cultural Cooperation at 65th Anniversary
Nigeria and the Russian Federation on Tuesday celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthened bilateral cooperation across key sectors. Both nations exchanged congratulatory messages to commemorate the milestone, with Russian Foreign Minister…
Ekweremadu to Remain in UK Jail as Britain Rejects Transfer Request
The United Kingdom has declined the Federal Government’s request to allow former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in Nigeria. Ekweremadu is currently in a UK correctional facility after he was convicted in…
BREAKING: 24 Abducted Kebbi State Schoolgirls Regain Freedom
The 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi state. Details of the efforts that led to the rescue of the students are still sketchy at the time of this report, but an official announcement is expected…
FG Denies Nationwide Ban on Open Grazing, Clarifies Transition to Ranching
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, clarified that open grazing has not been banned nationwide, contrary to reports circulating in some media outlets. In a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Livestock…
Tinubu orders withdrawal of police officers from VIPs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country. Henceforth, police authorities will deploy them to concentrate on their core police duties.The presidential directive was issued at…
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such…
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dies Aged 89
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dies Aged 89 It was tthat legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol known mononymously as Dharmendra has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of a remarkable era in Indian cinemaPrime…
Lagos-Calabar highway section to open December 2025 – FG
The Federal Government has announced that the first 47-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway will be opened to traffic in December 2025. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the highway on Sunday,…