Iran launched missile attacks on United States military bases in Qatar and Iraq on Monday evening, according to reports from state-run media. Iranian state television described the action as a “powerful” retaliation following recent American strikes on key nuclear facilities. The Iranian news agency IRNA reported that the operation, dubbed “Blessing of Victory”, had officially begun, targeting US positions in both countries. In Qatar’s capital, Doha, AFP journalists reported hearing loud explosions. The city hosts Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the region. In response, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that its air defense systems intercepted…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to revise tariffs for service providers operating across its airports, while also preparing to implement an automated, contactless payment system to streamline operations. The announcement was made during the Directorate of Commercial and Business Development (DCBD) Stakeholders Engagement Forum held in Lagos on Monday. According to FAAN, the decision to review tariffs stems from the need to improve its revenue generation and sustain operations, as 92% of its income is derived from aeronautical sources, with just 8% coming from non-aeronautical activities. Speaking at the forum, FAAN’s Director of Commercial and…
Arobo Precious, a 28-year-old final-year student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), has reportedly taken his own life in a tragic incident that has left the community in shock. Precious, a Higher National Diploma (HND) II student, was found dead on Sunday night in a bush near his residence in Owo, Ondo State. Sources say his death appears to be linked to emotional distress stemming from a troubled relationship. Before the incident, Precious reportedly shared a video on social media, hinting at his emotional state. The video, now viral, included a caption that read: “Eniayewu Opeyemi was the one who…
The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the recent killing of passengers traveling from Kaduna State, describing the attack as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s unity. The victims were travelling in an 18-seater bus from Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, to Qua’an Pan Local Government Area in Plateau State when they were ambushed by unknown gunmen. The attack occurred in the violence-prone Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau on Friday. In a statement issued on Saturday, Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences…
Former presidential adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed claims that northern politicians are solely driving the emerging opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Baba-Ahmed, who recently stepped down from his advisory role, refuted the notion that political alliances in Nigeria are formed only when a Southerner is in power. He insisted that the coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar includes significant southern participation. He rejected the widespread narrative suggesting that northern politicians habitually “gang up” against southern-led governments, emphasizing that political coalitions in Nigeria are not region-specific. “Southerners are…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol to N945 per litre in Abuja and N915 per litre in Lagos, signalling a fresh round of price hikes across the downstream oil sector. The new rates, which took effect on Monday, represent a N35 and N45 increase from the previous prices of N910 and N870 per litre in Abuja and Lagos, respectively. This latest adjustment follows the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s recent hike in its ex-depot petrol price from N825 to N880 per litre, a move that has triggered broader market responses. Private fuel marketers have…
Nigeria has been named the 7th friendliest country to strangers globally, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report released by the United Nations. The report, prepared by Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, evaluated 147 countries based on indicators such as life satisfaction and prosocial behaviours like helping strangers, volunteering, and charitable giving. Despite challenges in overall well-being, Nigeria stood out for its generosity and friendliness toward strangers. However, the country ranked 105th in overall happiness, largely due to low life satisfaction and weak institutional trust. The report highlighted a…
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has revealed why he declined a N30 million donation from Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, during a recent crusade held in the state. Speaking during a Sunday service at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, Enenche said the decision was guided by a long-standing personal conviction not to accept money from politicians or government officials. “For some, this might come as a surprise because they don’t really know who we are,” he said. “But those familiar with us understand this is how we have always lived and what we’ve consistently stood…
The Oyo State Police Command has assured residents of Ilero in Kajola Local Government Area that efforts are underway to secure the release of two women abducted in the town last Wednesday. The Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, gave the assurance during a peace and security meeting on Monday with youths, traditional rulers, and stakeholders from Kajola and Iwajowa Local Government Areas. Adenola confirmed that the police had arrested 11 suspects linked to recent criminal incidents in the area. Of those arrested, seven are being held for alleged involvement in kidnapping, while four are suspected of participating in the murder…
The Olowo-in-Council has defended the recent demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo, which was erected in honour of victims of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church. The Council clarified that the action was carried out at the instance of the Olowo of Owo, His Imperial Majesty, and with the support of the people of the kingdom. In a statement issued by the Palace, the Council explained that the location of the park—near the palace—was originally opposed by both the Olowo-in-Council and community members when it was first proposed during the administration of the late…