Iran has outlined alternative routes for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential sea mine risks in the main shipping lane. The advisory, issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, urges vessels to follow designated entry and exit paths to improve safety and reduce the danger of striking mines. The move…
North Korea said Thursday that its latest series of weapons tests featured a variety of new systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-munition warheads, as it pushes ahead with efforts to expand its nuclear-capable arsenal targeting rival South Korea. The statement, carried by state media, followed reports from South Korea’s military a day earlier that…
Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has scaled down her official convoy and directed government officials to travel together in a single bus during official trips as part of efforts to conserve fuel amid ongoing shortages linked to tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, April 8, Hassan…
Dickson Chollom, a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Barkin Ladi Constituency, has dismissed the continued use of the term “unknown gunmen” to describe recent attacks, stating that those responsible are now identified. Chollom, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Transport, made this known during a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied threatening Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye, stating that his controversial remark was only figurative and not meant to be taken literally. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, April 7, Wike said his comment had been misunderstood and taken out of context. He explained that during…
On Tuesday, April 7, the Federal Government resumed the prosecution of more than 500 suspected terrorists arrested in various parts of the country. At the Federal High Court in Abuja, several defendants were arraigned and convicted, including Shehu Bukar, a father of three, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for supplying goats…
FIFA, the global governing body of football, has launched disciplinary action against Spain’s football federation following anti-Muslim chants during a recent friendly against Egypt. The incident occurred on March 31 at Barcelona’s RCDE Stadium, where a group of supporters were heard chanting, “Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim.” “FIFA has today opened disciplinary proceedings against…
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died. Zuru passed away on Monday night, April 6, 2026, in a hospital in Egypt where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. He represented Zuru Constituency in the state assembly. An aide to the state governor on Communication and…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has stated that she would strongly oppose Peter Obi if he becomes president and attempts to serve more than one term. Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, April 6, Yesufu stressed that Obi must honor his longstanding promise to serve only a single term if elected. “If Mr. Peter Obi gets…
The Ondo State Police command have arrested a 23-year-old man identified as Emmanuel Usman for allegedly def!ling a 14-year-old girl in the Ijebu Owo area of the state. The victim whose name has been withheld, had on March 29, 2026, visited the police station to report the suspect. According to the police, the…
