Reuters – Iran said early on Wednesday that its missile attack on Israel was over barring further provocation, while Israel and the U.S. promised to retaliate against Tehran as fears of a wider war intensified. Washington said it would work with longtime ally Israel to make sure Iran faced “severe consequences” for Tuesday’s attack, which Israel said involved more than 180 ballistic missiles. The United Nations Security Council scheduled a meeting about the Middle East for Wednesday, and the European Union called for an immediate ceasefire. “Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation. In…
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The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has warned the federal government against politicising the 30-day national youth conference. TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu had in his independence day address announced the gathering of a National Youth Conference, saying it would be a platform to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting the young people, who constitute more than 60 per cent of our population. NYCN President, Amb Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, while reacting in a statement issued Tuesday said the Conference would serve as a pivotal platform for identifying the myriad challenges facing young people and for proposing viable…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has said that the challenges facing the country are closely tied to the issues of leadership. It emphasised that effective leadership is crucial for the management and utilisation of our natural and human resources. NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, in his indepence message to Nigerians said it was imperative for leaders at all levels to approach their roles with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to justice. He noted that only through honest and equitable governance can Nigeria hope to rise and take its rightful place among the global community. Sokubo, however, added…
Social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) Monday refused to offer further explanation to the joint House of Representatives Committee investigating allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) made by Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. He said his refusal to speak was because Bobrisky refused to appear before the committee. At the investigative hearing on Monday, VDM arrived at the National Assembly Complex alongside with his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju to appear before the committee. Though Bobrisky was absent, his lawyer Averosoghene Omuvwie appeared before the committee,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn-in Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Monday said the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding the judiciary’s independence and sanctity. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. He said Four former chief justices of the Federation, including the first female Justice, Aloma Mukhtar, the President of the Court of Appeal, and…
The troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised eight terrorists and rescued 40 abducted individuals in a series of coordinated operations across multiple states. A statement issued Monday said these recent victories have further tightened the noose around the necks of unrepentant terrorists and their collaborators. It noted that the troops also apprehended a notorious arms courier found with a large cache of ammunition, striking a major blow against arms proliferation by criminal elements. It said: “On 28 September 2024, acting on genuine intelligence, Nigerian Army troops stationed in Nasarawa State conducted a strategic stop-and-search operation along the Lafia-Keffi…
Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has arrested 11 suspected illegal oil bunkers and also deactivated over 20 illegal bunkering sanctuaries, while 22 boats used for the criminality were intercepted in the Niger Delta region. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Danjuma Danjuma in a statement issued Monday said the army in conjunction with other security agencies have sustained the crackdown against illegal oil bunkering and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region. He said: “In the preceding week, Eleven suspects were arrested, over 20 illegal bunkering sanctuaries deactivated and 22 boats used for the…
The Nigerian Air Force under the aegis of Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) has destroyed terrorists logistics base at Yadi Forest in GIWA LGA of Kaduna State. Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, Group Captain, Kabiru Ali in a statement issued Sunday said the operation was executed on Friday, 27 Sept 2024, following credible intelligence reports indicating huge presence of terrorists and their weapons cache in the Yadi Forest. He said intensive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance confirmed the consistent presence of terrorists and their motorcycles at the location. Ali said: “Additional intelligence revealed that the logistics base belonged to the notorious…
The residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the President Bola Tinubu to as a matter of urgency overhaul the management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over its inefficiency. The residents under the auspices of Association of Landlords, Jikwoyi Phase 4, a satellite community in the FCT lamented that the community has been in total darkness due to the failure of a critical transformer, which AEDC has failed to replace or repair. Its Chairman, Kareem Akeem, decried that the neglect by AEDC has inflicted immense suffering on the community, therefore, demands immediate corrective action. Akeem noted…
Founder, African School of Sales and Management, Nigeria, Dr. Femi Joshua, was at the weekend in Abuja honoured with the 1000 peace ambassadors award by the Peace Advocacy Network. He received the award alongside notable persons like the UN Women Country Representative, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, Etsu Nupe His royal Highness Yahaya Suleiman, Amb. Huriyya Lawal wife of Zamfara state governor and others . The award, according convener, Amb. Uche Onuoha was given to him in recognition of his advocacy, sterling humanitarian qualities and valuable contribution to stirring humanity with all forms of sincerity. Speaking to Journalists on the sidelines shortly…