The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Monday warned that the ongoing war involving Iran is already affecting Europe, citing rising energy prices, security threats and disruptions to global trade. Speaking to European Union ambassadors, von der Leyen said the ripple effects of the conflict are spreading beyond the Middle East. …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly traced several luxury properties in Egypt to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to TheCable, investigators discovered the properties during an ongoing probe into El-Rufai’s activities while he governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023. Investigators reportedly identified three villas and six …
Every year on March 8, the world pauses to recognise the courage, creativity, and contributions of women across the world. In 2026, International Women’s Day (IWD) comes under the global campaign theme “Give To Gain,” a reminder that when individuals and societies invest in women with opportunities, resources, skills, mentorship, and unwavering support, everyone benefits …
The newly launched advocacy group, Working People United (WPU), has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu, affirming that his economic policies will ensure a stronger and more sustainable Nigeria. Speaking at the WPU unveiling in Abuja on Friday, Comrade Williams Akporeha, Interim National Coordinator, said the group would actively educate Nigerians about government reforms …
Giorgia Meloni says Italy is willing to provide defensive assistance to Gulf countries as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Meloni, speaking in a live interview with the Italian radio station RTL 102.5 on Thursday, said Italy does not intend to enter a war but could support Gulf states, particularly in strengthening air …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for allegedly possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Kano State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano. He quoted the Kano Strategic Command Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying the …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested fugitive drug trafficker Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya after 15 years on the run. NDLEA officers picked him up in Lagos on February 23, 2026. The agency’s Special Operations Unit carried out the operation. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, announced the arrest in Abuja. He …
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT Global) has expressed deep concern over what it described as disturbing figures surrounding kidnapping and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to human life and national stability. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the …
Governments across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf have stepped up evacuation efforts as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East. Dozens of repatriation flights were scheduled to depart the region on Wednesday to evacuate thousands of stranded citizens. The shutdown of key airspace corridors has left major …
Nigerians residing in Kuwait and Bahrain have been advised to stay calm and remain vigilant amid conflict in the Middle East. This was contained in a travel advisory issued by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Kuwait on Sunday, March 1. Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who …
