Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that the United States was not serious about pursuing diplomacy, citing what it called “violations” of their two-week ceasefire. “While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviours that do not in any way indicate seriousness in pursuing a diplomatic process,” said ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei […]
Israel’s foreign minister and military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians. A photo that emerged online over the weekend shows a soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to a fallen sculpture of Jesus on the cross. It was […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to unveil a new payment systems vision within the next month, outlining a strategic roadmap for Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem over the next three years. Deputy governor, Economic Policy Directorate, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, disclosed this at the inaugural meeting of the Payment Service Providers Committee. […]
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires. The ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports has been a significant sticking point, an issue further complicated […]
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has reaffirmed its sovereignty in response to a joint statement issued by several foreign ministers, stating that its status is grounded in “facts and international law”. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Somaliland, said it had “taken note” of the joint position but emphasised that its statehood is based […]
Unless there is urgent intervention from the constituted authority, Retired officers have fixed, today, April 20, 2026, for a nationwide protest over pension concerns, just as they distanced themselves from a rival group, saying it does not represent their interests. The retirees, under their Nigeria Police Force Pension Scheme, said the planned protest is aimed […]
Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has turned down an appeal by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to shelve his 2027 ambition in his favour. It was learnt that the appeal was made at a meeting in Abuja over the weekend at the residence of the former Rivers State governor. Amaechi, […]
Nigeria and Türkiye have reached an agreement to establish a major military training facility in Nigeria as part of a broader defence partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and enhancing military capacity. The deal was concluded during bilateral discussions between Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and his Turkish counterpart at the Antalya […]
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to stifle free expression and silence dissent within the media space. The NBC had, on Saturday, cautioned broadcast presenters against presenting opinions as facts or intimidating guests during programmes. The commission also warned that […]
The decision by Iran to reclose the Strait of Hormuz has dampened hopes that fuel prices would crash in Nigeria. The Strait of Hormuz was opened on Friday following a ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States. But barely 24 hours later, Iran reclosed the strait, calling the decision a response to a continued […]
