President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s security personnel for their courage, resilience, and sacrifices in the ongoing fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security challenges confronting the country. In a message shared on his X account on Monday, the president praised members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their commitment to…
The Federal Government has indicated that it may consider reciprocal measures against South Africa following renewed attacks on Nigerians living in the country, a development that has prompted some citizens to seek evacuation. Government officials disclosed that flights scheduled to begin repatriating affected Nigerians on Monday, June 8, were delayed due to ongoing joint screening…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that four coaches of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service derailed on Monday, June 8. In a statement issued by the corporation’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, the NRC said emergency response teams and other relevant authorities were immediately deployed to the scene to manage the situation…
Iran’s military command announced on Monday, June 8,that it was suspending its operations against Israel following a fresh exchange of fire between the two countries, marking the first direct confrontation since a ceasefire took effect in April. The latest flare-up came after renewed hostilities over the weekend, during which both sides launched missile attacks…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits as investigations continue into criminal activities in Bagudo Local Government Area, including the recent killing of three officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the suspects were apprehended during intelligence-driven…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has formally applied for a presidential pardon from US President Donald Trump while serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy. According to the US Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, Bankman-Fried’s clemency request has been received and is currently listed…
