The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly handpicked three potential successors in case he is killed during Israel’s ongoing military campaign — a revelation that signals unprecedented urgency inside Tehran’s highest ranks. According to an investigative report by The New York Times on Saturday, the 86-year-old Supreme Leader, now operating…
Israel said on Saturday it had k!lled a veteran Iranian commander during attacks by both sides in the more than week-long air war, while Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat. Saeed Izadi, who led the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ overseas arm, was…
In a shocking turn of events, pro-Palestine activists have managed to break into the highly-secured RAF Brize Norton air base and caused significant damage to two military aircraft. This brazen act of vandalism has raised serious concerns about the security measures in place at one of the UK’s most important military bases. RAF Brize Norton,…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has confirmed that televangelist Pastor Paul Adefarasin faces criminal charges after pointing a stun gun at another person, an act he said is punishable under Nigerian law even if the device is non-lethal. Jimoh spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday while providing an update on…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Wednesday on a three-count charge of alleged defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The senator, representing Kogi Central, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million. The…
Israel and Iran have carried out a new wave of attacks on key cities, fuelling fears of an all-out sustained war, with heavy exchanges now entering a third day. Iranian missiles struck northern Israel, killing at least three people and wounding 13 others, late Saturday into Sunday, according to Israeli media. Iranian officials, meanwhile, said…
In a recent discussion on Nigeria’s Democratic Journey, former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, expressed his views on the state of democracy in the country. While acknowledging that Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule in 1999, Fayemi highlighted that the nation is still striving to attain full democracy. According to Fayemi, the establishment of civilian…
Israel struck dozens of targets, including nuclear facilities, military sites and private residences, across Iran on Friday, killing a number of senior military commanders in what it called “Operation Rising Lion”. The Israeli attacks also targeted a number of other influential figures linked to Iran’s nuclear programmes, including six nuclear scientists, IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim…
In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. This bold move by Israel marks the beginning of a prolonged operation aimed at thwarting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and preventing the construction of an atomic weapon. The conflict escalated…
A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday as a passenger plane carrying 242 individuals en route to London crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, India. The details surrounding the crash remain unclear, with authorities yet to confirm any fatalities from the devastating event. The Air India plane was bound for Gatwick airport in the UK when…
