The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that terrorist groups have established operational bases in Nigeria’s South West, insisting that intelligence assessments do not support claims of an entrenched insurgent presence in the region. In a statement signed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, on Wednesday, the military described the […]

Arsenal have won the Premier League to end a 22-year wait for a title and break a run of three successive seasons as runners-up. The Gunners were confirmed as champions with a game to spare thanks to Man City slipping up at Bournemouth in a 1-1 draw, with the gap still four points with only […]

Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday that relations between their countries were at an “unprecedentedly high level”, as the two discussed wider economic cooperation and foreign issues. Speaking on a visit to Beijing, the Russian president called Xi a “dear friend” and noted their longstanding relationship on trade, saying turnover has […]

In its eighth war powers resolution vote since the United States went to war with Iran, the U.S. Senate has advanced legislation seeking to curb President Donald Trump’s ability to engage in conflict with Tehran. Senate Democrats have repeatedly used War Power Resolution privileges to force votes on ending Trump’s use of military force in […]

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or companies for back tax claims under an agreement announced on Tuesday by the Justice Department. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr. and the Trump Organisation filed a lawsuit against the tax-collecting agency in January seeking $10 billion in damages […]

China and Russia’s leaders lauded on Wednesday the progress in their strategic ties, as they met in Beijing for summit talks where Moscow is expected to push for stronger energy links. President Xi Jinping welcomed President Vladimir Putin with an honour guard and a gun salute at the Great Hall of the People, as children […]

U.S. and Nigerian forces launched additional strikes on Monday against Islamic State militants in Northeastern Nigeria, U.S. Africa Command announced Tuesday. “The removal of these terrorists diminishes the group’s capacity to plan attacks that threaten the safety and security of the U.S. and our partners,” AFRICOM said in a statement. It’s the third strike in […]

Iran has warned that it will expand war “beyond the region” if the US and Israel launch attacks on the country again. “If aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time,” the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried on state media on Wednesday. Tehran has said […]

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of of “letting down” Ukraine after the UK quietly relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil in a move which critics fear will be a major boost to Vladimir Putin. The move was condemned by senior Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and branded […]

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert to its staff and American citizens over airstrikes against ISIS in North-East Nigeria. “In light of the U.S.-Nigeria military action on May 16, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that U.S. Embassy and Consulate personnel have been reminded to exercise personal awareness and […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on airlines and stabilising the aviation sector. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the price adjustment is part of broader interventions to support operators struggling […]

A clue came when Pep Guardiola said part of him would leave with Bernardo Silva. It wasn’t strictly accurate: it turns out all of the Manchester City manager is set to go when his captain departs. Guardiola’s final season at the Etihad Stadium has taken place with his future providing the backdrop: there have been […]