Nigeria News Tinubu departs for historic UK state visit, first in 37 years March 17, 2026 Damilola President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a state visit to the United Kingdom — the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The Airbus A330 conveying the…
Middle East News UK NEWS Britain warns Israeli ground assault in Lebanon could trigger wider war March 16, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Britain and four major Western allies have warned Israel against launching a large-scale ground offensive in Lebanon, cautioning that such a move could trigger devastating humanitarian consequences and risk widening…
Nigeria News Akure Airport: Police dismiss FAAN bandits claim March 16, 2026 Damilola The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has said the suspects recently apprehended near Akure Airport are not bandits but individuals suspected of supplying logistics to kidnappers operating in the…
Nigeria News Security operatives arrest four suspected bandits near Akure airport March 16, 2026 Damilola Security operatives have apprehended four suspected bandits around Akure Airport in Ondo State following a coordinated operation involving aviation authorities and multiple security agencies. In a statement issued late Sunday,…
Nigeria News UK unveils itinerary for Tinubu’s two-day state visit March 15, 2026 Damilola The government of the United Kingdom has announced the official schedule for the upcoming state visit of Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, set to take place from March 17 to 19.…
World News Pope Leo XIV urges end to Middle East war, calls for dialogue March 15, 2026 Damilola Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in the Middle East, urging an immediate end to ongoing hostilities and the restoration of dialogue among the parties involved. Speaking…
Nigeria News Troops ‘kill’ senior ISWAP commander Bako Gorgore in Borno March 14, 2026 Damilola Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed a senior commander of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Bako Gorgore. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Gorgore —…
Nigeria News NEMA warns Nigerians of rising fire risks, health dangers amid heatwave March 14, 2026 Damilola The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted Nigerians to a heightened risk of fire outbreaks and heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise across several parts of the country. The warning…
Middle East News Macron in secret talks with Iran to protect French ships in Strait of Hormuz March 13, 2026 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi France has begun tentative discussions with Iran aimed at securing safe passage for its commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the Gulf continue to disrupt global…
Nigeria News EU says Elon Musk’s X offers changes to blue checkmark after €120m fine March 13, 2026 Oloye Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has proposed changes to its blue checkmark system for “verified” accounts, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed on Friday, following a €120 million ($138 million)…
