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Saudi Arabia and Qatar condemn Iranian missile strikes
Ziggy Ojiegbe Saudi Arabia and Qatar have strongly condemned Iranian missile strikes targeting several Gulf states, describing the attacks as serious violations of sovereignty and regional stability. In a statement issued by its foreign ministry, Saudi Arabia denounced what it…
US strikes Iran as nuclear talks stall
Sopuruchi Onwuka The United States has launched a large-scale military operation against Iran after weeks of stalled diplomatic talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump described the attack as a “last option” to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons….
Iran bruises neighbors as regime faces Epic Fury of Lion’s Roar
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Iranian military forces have sparked widespread regional tension as they struggle to retaliate military strikes from US forces in the Persian Gulf, pitching the Islamic Republic against neighbors hosting American military bases. The desperate counterstrikes come as…
Russia exploits Africa’s poverty crisis to recruit frontline soldiers
African casualties in Ukraine war largely unreported Sopuruchi Onwuka African youths trying to escape poverty and political persecution at home are increasingly falling victim to deceptive recruitment schemes linked to Russia, as the country seeks to replenish its depleted frontline…
Top DIGs, including Frank Mba, may exit as Disu becomes Ag IGP
“Following IGP Egbetokun’s resignation, leadership shake-up at Nigeria Police Force sparks speculation over retirements of senior officers amid new appointments“ Sopuruchi Onwuka Several senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, including Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Frank Mba, may leave the service…
From ballroom to battlefield: How Ukrainian mother transformed to deadly sniper
Sopuruchi Onwuka A professional dancer who once spent her days traveling to international competitions is now serving on Ukraine’s front lines as a sniper, one of many civilians whose lives have been reshaped by nearly four years of war. Oracle…
Japa: UK, NAPTIP warn Nigerians against Asia scam trafficking
Spotlight Nigerian survivors of scam trafficking Sopuruchi Onwuka The British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria, which played key role in rescue and safe return of Nigerians who were lured and forced to work at scam hubs in Asia, has activated…
UN report exposes dehumanization of migrants, refugees in Libya
Frank Okon Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are facing what the United Nations describes as ruthless and systematic human rights violations, including killings, torture, sexual violence and trafficking. In a new report covering January 2024 to December 2025, the…
UN agency appeals for $1.6 bn to assist victims of conflicts, crime in Africa
Ziggy Ojiegbe As Sudan’s war nears its fourth year, the UN refugee agency has launched a $1.6 billion appeal to support millions of people forced to flee the conflict. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), together with 123…
Emerging threat: How JNIM’s incursion worsens Nigeria’s security crisis
[Okey Okwusogu] In the vast expanse of West Africa’s Sahel region, where jihadist insurgencies have long simmered, a new shadow is lengthening toward Nigeria’s borders. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known by its Arabic acronym JNIM…
