At least two people died and 32 others were injured after an iron bridge over a river collapsed on Sunday at a popular tourist destination in India’s western Maharashtra state, the state’s top elected official said. At least six people were hospitalized in critical condition, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote on the social media platform X. Local media reported that scores of tourists were on the bridge when it collapsed, plunging many into the swollen river. Fadnavis said six people were rescued and that an intense search operation was ongoing as some people were swept away. The incident occurred in Kundamala area...
Trump Told Israel Not To Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, Says Report
US President Donald Trump rejected a plan by Israel to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, three US officials have told BBC’s US partner CBS News. Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was”not a good idea”, according to one official. The president has not commented publicly on the report. The conversation is said to have happened since Israel launched its attack on Iran on Friday. During an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu did not directly confirm or deny a report from Reuters that Trump had vetoed a plan to kill the ayatollah. “There’s so...
G7 Summit Opens In Canada With A Focus On Trade, Wars — And Not Riling Trump
When U.S. President Donald Trump last came to Canada for a Group of Seven summit, the enduring image was of him seated with his arms folded defiantly as then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel stared daggers at him. If there is a shared mission at this year’s G7 summit, which begins Monday in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, it is a desire to minimize any fireworks at a moment of combustible tensions. The 2018 summit ended with Trump assailing his Canadian hosts on social media as he departed on Air Force One, saying he had instructed the U.S. officials who remained in Quebec to oppose the G7...
President Bola Tinubu Breaks Silence On Benue State Massacre Says Enough Is Enough!
In a statement posted on his official X handle, President Bola Tinubu addressed the horrific killing of 200 lives in Benue State. According to Tinubu: “I have been briefed on the senseless bloodletting in Benue State. “Enough is enough! I have directed the security agencies to act decisively, arrest perpetrators of these evil acts on all sides of the conflict, and prosecute them. “Political and community leaders in Benue State must act responsibly and avoid inflammatory utterances that could further increase tensions and killings. “This is the time for Governor Alia to act as a statesman and immediately lead the...
Former Prime Minister Of Israel Naftali Bennett Message To Iranians
As the former Prime Minister of Israel, I want to tell the Iranian people one thing: Your time is now. Free yourselves from your cruel dictators. Give your children a future of life and liberty. Israel has eliminated Iran’s most senior military leaders. The regime has never been weaker. Never! In Judaism, we say “If not now — when?” Today I urge every proud Iranian citizen to take their future into their own hands. And know this: The people of Israel stand with you. The state of Israel is stands with you. The entire free world will stand with you....
2027: Fight breaks out at APC stakeholders meeting with Ganduje, othersSunday, June 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A fight broke out on Sunday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe. Top party officials, including the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and the North-East Vice Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, were forced to leave under tight security . The clash started after Salihu publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election without mentioning Vice President Kashim Shettima. This move angered many party delegates, especially those from Shettima’s home region. Soon after his speech, delegates began shouting and threatening Salihu, prompting security officers to rush him out of the venue. When Ganduje later took...
LeadershipTalks with Dr.Muiz Banire
Distinguished readers, you are welcome to our weekly leadership discourse. Today I am discussing the nonchallant attitude of the relevant leaders in the transportation industry, particularly those in charge of motor driving regulation, to the issue of safety on our roads. In this regard, I am specifically calling out those responsible for processing and issuance of driver’s license in the country. I am aware that the Federal Road Safety Corps is basically responsible for this, although prior to the issuance, it seems that the handling of the training is by the various licensed driving schools and at times the state...
War between Iran and Israel: Is the Third World War Approaching From the Middle East?
I have said this some months ago! WHY USA +5 NEGOTIATION ON IRAN NUCLEAR DISPUTE FAILS: CAN THE CURRENT OMAN NEGOTIATIONS SOLVE THE PROBLEM? (For the benefit of researchers in the field of international politics, foreign policy analysis, political strategy and communications, international relations (IR) political and economic policy makers and any other interested readers.) By Abbati Bako, political strategy and communications consultant and analyst in international politics, abbatibako@mail.com *For 55 years, the issue of Tehran’s Nuclear dispute with western world (USA + its allies) has failed to bring any meaningful and mutually negotiated agreement for the past more than...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Open Offer to Marketers, Petrol Dealers, Manufacturers, Telecoms Firms, Aviation and other large users as it Begin Distribution Of PMS And Diesel Nationwide
Deploys 4,000 CNG Tankers To Enhance Distribution Network Nationwide … Dangote Petroleum Refinery is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant national initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. Effective 15th of August 2025, the Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecoms firms, aviation, and other large users across the country, with free logistics to boost distribution network. To ensure smooth take-off of this scheme, Dangote Refinery has invested in the procurement of 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers. This phase of the programme will continue...