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Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his acting chief of staff, Ziv Agmon, following a wave of indignation over leaked racist remarks. In a late-night post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister announced that Ido Norden would take the post in the coming days. The exit follows reports that Agmon referred to Jews of Moroccan descent as…
A fierce counter-offensive in Zamfara State has left scores of bandits dead, including a prominent figure in the region’s criminal hierarchy. Security forces engaged the armed groups in Tsafe Local Government Area late Saturday after an initial assault on the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Kunchin Kalgo. The military response was swift and heavy….
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised its members in the north to defend themselves against persistent attacks. This follows a Palm Sunday raid in Jos North, Plateau State, where gunmen killed over 20 people. Joseph Hayab, the chairman of CAN for the 19 northern states, warned that Christians must stop being “chased like…
A late-night earthquake has claimed the lives of eight family members in Kabul province. The 5.8-magnitude tremor struck on Friday evening, originating from an epicentre in the mountainous Badakhshan province. A two-year-old boy was the sole survivor of the household in the Gosfand Dara area. He sustained injuries when the family home collapsed during the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a nationwide voter revalidation exercise to purge the national register of inaccuracies. This planned move serves as a routine administrative audit rather than a fresh registration of citizens. The commission intends to identify deceased persons, rectify erroneous transfers, and eliminate instances of multiple registrations. Adedayo Oketola, spokesperson…
A Lagos State High Court has sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his firm, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to 30 years’ imprisonment for defrauding a foreign partner. Justice Ismail Ijelu delivered the judgment in Ikeja following a trial that exposed the theft of $62,500 and €36,020. The convict dishonestly converted funds intended for Caterpillar parts and DAF…
Oil prices surged, and global equities retreated on Monday as the Middle East crisis entered a volatile new phase. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have formally entered the conflict, launching a barrage of cruise missiles and drones at strategic sites in Israel. This escalation, now in its fifth week, has stoked fears of a multi-front war involving…
The Nigerian Army has delivered a crushing blow to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Timbuktu Triangle. Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), successfully repelled a massive assault on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Mandaragirau in Borno State. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer…
The Naira maintained a fragile stability against the US Dollar on Friday, March 27, 2026. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the currency traded within a narrow band of ₦1,350 to ₦1,370. Mid-market indicators placed the official rate at approximately ₦1,356, reflecting a period of uncharacteristic calm. This follows months of aggressive interventions by…
Switzerland has committed to returning a collection of Benin Bronzes and other looted artefacts to Nigeria, marking a significant victory for the Tinubu administration’s cultural diplomacy. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting in Abuja on Tuesday between Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis. Beyond the restitution of kingdom treasures,…
