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Author: Akinyooye Adeola
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SOUTH SUDAN ATTACK LEAVES 169 DEAD, UN CALLS FOR CALM.
At least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed in a brutal attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area. The attackers, allegedly from neighboring Unity State, targeted Abiemnom county, killing 90 civilians, including children, women, and elderly people, and 79 government soldiers. The attack has raised concerns about the country’s fragile peace and the risk…
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US ISSUES GLOBAL TRAVEL WARNING AS MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS ESCALATE.
The US government has issued a three-tier travel warning for Americans in 13 Middle East nations following military strikes involving US and Israeli forces in Iran. The countries are categorized as follows: Level 1: Do Not Travel – Iran – No US Embassy; shelter in place – Iraq – Exercise caution, limit movements, shelter in…
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MYANMAR GRANTS AMNESTY TO OVER 7,000 CONVICTED OF SUPPORTING TERRORIST GROUP.
Myanmar’s military junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners convicted of financing or sheltering a “terrorist group”, a designation used to outlaw pro-democracy factions opposing its rule. The move is seen as a bid to soften the junta’s image amidst a handover to a nominally civilian government after elections concluded in January. The released…
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UAE HOTELS TO ACCOMMODATE STRANDED TRAVELERS AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have instructed hotels to provide accommodation to guests unable to travel due to ongoing disruptions, with the government covering the additional stay expenses. This measure aims to support stranded travelers and ease the impact of flight suspensions and airspace restrictions, ensuring affected visitors have temporary shelter until normal travel…
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IRAN’S RETALIATION CONTINUES: OMAN PORT HIT, WORKER INJURED.
Iran’s retaliation campaign in the Gulf has escalated, with a drone attack targeting Oman’s Duqm port, injuring one foreign worker. The attack marks the first strike on Oman, which has mediated US-Iran talks, since Tehran began its retaliation. Two drones hit the commercial facility, with one striking a mobile workers’ accommodation and the other landing…
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IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI KILLED IN US-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES, IRAN VOWS ‘MOST FEROCIOUS OFFENSIVE’.
According to reports from BBC, Al Jazeera, and other international news outlets, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli military operation on Saturday, sparking widespread retaliation and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Casualties and Damage: – At least 201 people killed and 747 injured in Iran – 40 people…
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NIGERIAN AIR TRAVELLERS STRANDED AS US-ISRAEL ATTACK IRAN.
Nigerians attempting to travel to or from Qatar, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates are stranded due to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. Several airlines, including Air France, Air India, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways, have cancelled or suspended flights to and from the affected regions. Affected…
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WORLD LEADERS URGE RESTRAINT AS TENSIONS ESCALATE BETWEEN IRAN AND ISRAEL.
World leaders are calling for calm and restraint as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel. The European Union is urging all parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law, emphasizing the need for maximum restraint and adherence to global norms, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António…
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US AND ISRAEL LAUNCH JOINT STRIKES ON IRAN.
The United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran, targeting key government and military establishments, including the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian President, in a dramatic escalation of tensions. The operation, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the US and “Roaring Lion” by Israel, aims to destroy Iran’s…
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NIGERIAN TALENTS SHINE AT 2026 BAFTA AWARDS.
Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku and the Nigerian-produced film ‘My Father’s Shadow’ took home top honors at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in London, according to reports from Nigerian Entertainment Today and BellaNaija. Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Sinners’, adding to her previous BAFTA win in 2017 for ‘Damilola, Our Loved Boy’.…
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FORMER DELHI CHIEF MINISTER CLEARED FROM CORRUPTION CASE.
An Indian court has cleared former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of corruption charges related to a liquor policy, citing lack of evidence. The court slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a shoddy probe, recommending a departmental inquiry against its officials. Kejriwal, who was arrested in March 2024, was acquitted along with 23…
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GHANA LOSES 55 CITIZENS IN RUSSIA-UKRAIN WAR.
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have lost their lives fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war, with two others currently held as prisoners of war. The minister attributes the situation to the activities of traffickers who have lured about 272 Ghanaians into the conflict since 2022. Ablakwa expresses…
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INDIA, ISRAEL ELEVATE TIES TO SPECIAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP.
India and Israel have strengthened their bond, upgrading their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. The two nations aim to deepen cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence, trade, and technology, having signed several agreements on cybersecurity, trade, space exploration, education, and economic cooperation. Modi’s visit has been seen…
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COURT REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S BAIL PLEA.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing that the request was premature. Justice Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik ruled that El-Rufai must be formally arraigned before his bail can be considered. The court has adjourned the case to April 23, 2026, for arraignment. El-Rufai is…
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ACTING IGP TUNJI DISU PROMISES TO RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEAD POLICE REFORMS.
Nigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has vowed to respect human rights and lead nationwide police reforms. Disu made this promise after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the “era of impunity is over” and emphasizing zero tolerance for corruption and human rights abuses. Disu’s vision for the Nigeria Police Force…
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NNPC SET TO LAUNCH CAWTHORNE CRUDE GRADE, EYEING OPEC BOOST.
Nigeria’s national oil company, NNPC, is set to launch a new crude oil grade called Cawthorne in March, aiming to boost the country’s oil production and strengthen its position within OPEC. The Cawthorne grade, with an API gravity of 36.4 and low sulfur content, is expected to be exported via the Floating Storage and Offloading…
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HUNGARY TAKES SECURITY MEASURES OVER UKRAINE PIPELINE DISPUTE.
Hungary has deployed soldiers to protect key energy facilities, amid rising tensions with Ukraine over a blocked Russian oil pipeline. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of imposing an “oil blockade” by delaying repairs to the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Hungary and Slovakia. The pipeline has been closed since January 27, with Ukraine citing Russian…
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BRAZIL SUSPENDS IVORIAN COCOA IMPORTS OVER QUALITY CONCERNS.
Côte d’Ivoire is facing a setback in its cocoa exports as Brazil has suspended imports from the country due to concerns over the origin of the beans. The move is aimed at ensuring that cocoa shipments meet Brazil’s phytosanitary requirements. The suspension affects a significant market for Ivorian cocoa, with exports to Brazil valued at…
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SAUDI ARABIA BANS POULTRY AND EGG IMPORTS FROM NIGERIA AND 39 OTHER COUNTRIES.
Saudi Arabia has imposed a ban on poultry and egg imports from Nigeria and 39 other countries, citing precautionary public health and food safety measures. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced the restriction, which affects countries including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Djibouti, South Africa, China, Iraq,…
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUES NEW JERSEY OVER ORDER RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION AGENTS.
The US Justice Department has sued New Jersey and its Democratic Governor, Mikie Sherrill, over an executive order limiting federal immigration agents’ operations in the state. The order, issued earlier this month, restricts immigration officers from conducting enforcement actions on state-owned properties not open to the public without a judicial warrant. The Justice Department argues…
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