ICPC defends El-Rufai’s detention, says it’s legal
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the legal status of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The commission explained in a statement by its Spokesperson, Okor Odey, on Tuesday in Abuja that his continued detention was based on an existing court order and not a new […]
Benin traditional council tightens security around Oba’s Palace
The Benin Traditional Council has introduced new rules for visiting the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, citing security concern and the need to preserve the dignity of the palace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the measures are contained in a statement issued in Benin by the Secretary […]
NiMet forecasts three-day dust haze
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility between two and five kilometres over the northern region on Wednesday. The agency envisaged localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 […]
Disu visits Maiduguri bombing sites
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday visited victims of the recent improvised explosive device (IED) explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. During the visit, Disu assessed the Monday Market bombing site in Maiduguri. The IGP also proceeded to the Borno State Government House and the State Police Command […]
Halt attacks, UAE envoy tells Iran
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called for de-escalation following Iranian airstrikes but insisted on its right to self-defence, according to the UAE ambassador to Germany Ahmed Alattar. The UAE would continue to work with the United States as a partner to prevent further escalation in the region, Alattar told the Handelsblatt newspaper in […]
Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic foreign ministers
Saudi Arabia has invited foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries to talks in Riyadh on Wednesday evening, its Foreign Ministry said, amid the Iran war in the Middle East. The talks are aimed at promoting consultation and coordination to support security and stability in the region, the ministry said. No […]
Cuba’s president fires back at Trump over takeover remarks
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has fired back at comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible takeover of Cuba. On Monday, Trump told reporters he thinks he will have the “honour of taking Cuba.” “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour of taking Cuba. That would be good. That’s a […]
Iran hits Tel Aviv in over killing of security chief
Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The attack overnight on Tuesday killed two people in a neighbourhood close to densely populated Tel Aviv, where there are also key military facilities, […]
Aiyedatiwa orders reopening of mosque after four years
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has ordered the reopening of Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque, which was shut down since Oct.18, 2022. He gave the order on Tuesday in Akure at the annual Iftar Ramadan fast prayer tagged “Iftar with Mr Governor”, organised by the state government in conjunction with the State Muslim Welfare Board. […]
Senegal rejects CAF AFCON ruling in favour of Morocco, heads to CAS
The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, saying it will appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), CAF’s Appeal Board on […]
