Preliminary Findings Suggest US Strike on Iranian School Was Based on Outdated Intelligence A preliminary inquiry has revealed that outdated intelligence likely led to a deadly US strike on an Iranian elementary school using a Tomahawk missile, according to a US official and a second person briefed on the findings of the US military investigation…
Governor Alia Calls for Enhanced Collaboration with North-Central Development Commission Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has urged stronger cooperation between the North-Central Development Commission and the state government. This call came during a meeting held on Wednesday when the governor received the board and management of the commission, led by Cosmos Akighir and Dr Cyril…
Community Resistance to Relocation Plans in Lagos Residents of Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro in the Yaba area of Lagos State have expressed strong opposition to their proposed relocation to the Epe area. This resistance follows the demolition of homes and recommendations from the state House of Assembly. The communities are now questioning the legitimacy of…
IOM and Edo State Collaborate to Empower Returnees and Youth The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has made significant strides in supporting returnees and youth in Edo State, Nigeria. According to the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Ms. Dimanche Sharon, the organisation has trained 9,000 returnees in partnership with the Edo State Government. This…
Indigenous People of Biafra Leader’s Supporters Plan Major Protest A group of supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is preparing to hold a large-scale protest in Aba, Abia State. The demonstration, organized by the Coalition of Lovers of Freedom, will be known as the “One Million March”…
Addressing Safety and Congestion on Key Transportation Corridors The House of Representatives has taken significant steps to address pressing issues related to safety and congestion on critical transportation corridors in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the House passed several resolutions aimed at improving infrastructure and reducing risks along the Lagos-Benin highway and the Sagamu–Benin expressway. Resolutions for…
A New Chapter for Nigerian Journalism Adeyeye Joseph, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, has recently been appointed to the Board of the World Editors Forum. This prestigious global network, under the World Association of News Publishers, brings together newsroom leaders from around the world to discuss key issues in journalism. Joseph’s…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan Receives UN Secretary-General’s Message President Samia Suluhu Hassan has received a special message from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, delivered through the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Mr Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, during a visit to Chamwino State House in Dodoma. The envoy’s visit was part of broader efforts to engage with various stakeholders…
The Call for Economic Integration in Africa Addis Ababa, March 11, 2026 – Leaders in policy and finance have urged stronger implementation of the continent’s economic integration agenda to accelerate industrialization, trade, and inclusive development across Africa. This call comes as part of a broader push to unlock the full potential of the African market….
Incident Sparks Police Investigation A disturbing video depicting an assault in a high school classroom has recently gone viral on social media platforms, prompting authorities to initiate an investigation. The Yeonsu Police Station in Incheon announced on the 9th that they are planning to investigate Student A, a first-year high school student, for alleged assault….