Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a post has confirmed the extensive attack from Russian forces on Kyiv overnight, employing 352 drones and 16 missiles, resulting in at least seven deaths. The assault targeted civilian infrastructure including residential areas, leading to significant damage and injuries. President Zelenskyy condemned Russia silence over the attack especially on residential...
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Endorses America Military Strike On Iran, Calls Iran Back To The Negotiation Table
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has endorsed the US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, emphasizing the global security threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In a statement on X Starmer decreed Iran an international threat , in his words: “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed...
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The high-level meeting, held in Benue State, followed a directive by President Bola Tinubu to urgently constitute a strategic peace committee aimed at addressing the root causes of violence in Benue and charting a path toward lasting reconciliation and stability.
“We want to appeal to you to continue to stay vigilant so that miscreants do not infiltrate the communities. Whenever you observe a breach, do not resist in informing us. The President will never disappoint you,” the statement qouted Akume as saying.
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A historic photo from 1996 captures Head of State General Sani Abacha at the Abuja airport, surrounded by key figures in his administration. Behind him is his Chief Security Officer (CSO), Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a man known for his fierce loyalty and controversial role during Abacha’s regime.
*Beside Abacha stands General Abdulsalami Abubakar, the Chief of Defence Staff, who would later play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s transition to democracy . The irony of this moment lies in how history unfolded. General Sani Abacha, a powerful and enigmatic figure in Nigerian politics, died unexpectedly on June 8, 1998. Just 18 hours after...
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95% of Fevers in Lagos Not Caused by Malaria – Commissioner Raises Alarm on Misdiagnosis, Drug Resistance22nd Jun 2025
A staggering 95 out of every 100 fever cases in Lagos are not linked to malaria, according to new data revealed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi. The startling statistic has ignited urgent calls for a shift in fever management and diagnosis protocols across the state . Prof. Abayomi disclosed the...
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Convicted Ayo, serving 21 years for armed robbery at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, caught processing passport and visa in Lagos.
The Nigerian Correctional Service has started investigation into the circumstances surrounding the movement of a robbery convict, Haruna Ayo, to a passport office in Lagos for processing of travel documents. Saturday PUNCH exclusively gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, May 19, 2025, when warders from the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Apapa, moved the...
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Deadly Bombings Rock Kano and Borno, Death Toll MountsJune 21, 2025
At least 5 people have lost their lives in a bombing incident in Kano state’s Kumbotso local government area, with reports emerging of another attack in Borno state claiming over 10 lives. According to eyewitnesses, the Kano bombing occurred around 2 pm on Saturday, leaving several others injured. The Kano State Police Command has confirmed...
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Lagos Police Arrest Notorious Killer, Wasiu Akinwande, Recover Firearms and Ammunition20th June 2025
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of Wasiu Akinwande, a 44-year-old notorious hired killer and cultist kingpin. Akinwande, also known as Olori Eso, was arrested in a special operation code-named “Silence, Speed and Surprise” in the Agbado area of Ogun State. The police recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition, including: Akinwande’s...