Tension escalated in the ongoing Middle East conflict on Friday after a United States fighter jet was shot down over Iran, with one crew member still unaccounted for, intensifying fears of a major diplomatic and military fallout. A U.S. official confirmed that the aircraft, identified as an F-15E Strike Eagle, went down during operations over Iranian territory, forcing its two crew members to eject. While one of them has been recovered, the whereabouts of the second remain unknown, prompting an urgent search-and-rescue mission deep inside hostile territory. The development marks the first confirmed instance of a U.S. warplane being downed…
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Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has revealed that gunmen behind the recent massacre in Jos disguised as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to infiltrate a community and unleash deadly violence that left at least 28 people dead. The attack, which occurred on Sunday in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, also left several residents injured, with no arrests made as of Friday despite mounting public outrage. President Bola Tinubu had earlier visited the state on Thursday to commiserate with victims’ families and directed security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the killings. Speaking during an…
Nigeria has recorded a milestone in its environmental sustainability drive with the introduction of the Nigerian Waste Management Directory (NIWAD) 1.0, a digital platform designed to connect users with recycling and waste management services across the country. The initiative was developed by Plogging Nigeria in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria and formally unveiled on March 30 at the Swedish Embassy Residence during activities marking the International Day of Zero Waste. The event attracted diplomats, government officials, private sector players, and development partners who deliberated on addressing the nation’s mounting waste management concerns. NIWAD 1.0 operates as a…
Panic gripped residents of Jikwoyi in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday after a hotel building under construction, identified as Ugo West Hotel, collapsed, leaving several persons feared trapped beneath the debris. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, drew a crowd of residents and passersby who rushed to the scene in a desperate bid to rescue victims before the arrival of emergency responders. Eyewitnesses said the structure suddenly caved in without warning, burying construction workers and others present at the site under heaps of rubble. As of the time of filing this report, the exact…
The South-South zonal leadership of the African Democratic Congress has refuted claims that it endorsed former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. The clarification followed remarks by John Odigie-Oyegun, who recently stated that leaders from the region had unanimously resolved to back Amaechi’s presidential aspiration after a consultative meeting. Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and now a chieftain of the ADC, had said the meeting provided an opportunity for Amaechi to formally intimate regional stakeholders of his ambition. “We are glad that our son, Rotimi Amaechi, took advantage of this…
A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has lost her life after she was struck by a patrol vehicle during a simulation exercise in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred in the course of a coordinated show-of-force drill in the nation’s capital, drawing shock from colleagues and onlookers. Confirming the development on Saturday, the Corps Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale, described the occurrence as an unfortunate accident. Video footage that later circulated on social media captured the moment the officer was hit as the operational vehicle negotiated a turn during the exercise. The vehicle reportedly halted immediately…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Inter-Party Affairs, Hon. Fadeshola Ojamomi, has commended Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration, saying the government’s first year in office has delivered measurable progress across critical sectors of the state. Ojamomi, in a statement issued on Saturday to mark the administration’s one-year anniversary, said the government had translated its development agenda into tangible results, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture, and security. He noted that under the administration’s OUR EASE agenda, infrastructure development had been prioritised through the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and commissioning of roads across urban and rural communities, aimed at…
The defection of Ahmadu Fintiri to the All Progressives Congress on Friday encountered an early hitch as Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, refused to join the ruling party. Fintiri had announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party during a statewide broadcast, disclosing that 22 of the 24 commissioners in his cabinet moved with him to the APC. However, Adamu, who serves as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, and the Commissioner for Livestock, Maksha Atiku, were absent at the Government House when the governor unveiled his decision to switch parties. Findings indicated that a handwritten…
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress in the South-South zone have thrown their weight behind the presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of other hopefuls, including ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi. The endorsement was disclosed on Friday by former Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, during a consultative meeting of ADC stakeholders in Benin City. Odigie-Oyegun said Amaechi used the forum to formally intimate leaders of the zone of his intention to contest the presidency, a move he noted was warmly received by party stakeholders across the region. According to him, the gathering appreciated Amaechi for briefing…
Israel on Saturday confirmed it had carried out what it described as a preemptive military strike against Iran, as explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran. In a statement, the Israeli Defence Ministry announced the operation and declared a nationwide state of emergency amid fears of possible retaliation. “The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran,” the ministry said, adding that Defence Minister Israel Katz had ordered a special and immediate state of emergency across the country. Air raid sirens reportedly sounded in Jerusalem shortly after the announcement, while residents across Israel received emergency alerts on…