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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has revealed that he approves of the recently signed agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, although he was initially skeptical about the agreement. In a message broadcast on Iranian state television on Thursday, Khamenei said his decision was based on assurances given by President Masoud Pezeshkian and …

Nigeria’s most prominent pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation across the country, and warned that increasing kidnappings, banditry and violent attacks pose a serious threat to the country’s democratic stability. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, the group regretted that the increasing climate of fear and lawlessness …

The Federal Government has begun the urgent evacuation of Nigerians stranded in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, and no fewer than 742 citizens are expected to be airlifted home before June 30, 2026. The evacuation, confirmed on Thursday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, comes amid growing tension and reports of attacks on foreign nationals in …

The Ogun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations in public and private schools across the state, citing concerns over the increased financial burden imposed on parents and guardians from such events. The directive is contained in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Director of Education (Private Schools), AA …

The European Union and a coalition of leading civil society organizations have established a Joint Election Observation Center to track and assess Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election in real-time, as part of efforts to increase transparency, encourage credible reporting and strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. The initiative is being implemented under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing sensitive election materials ahead of the Rivers South East Senatorial District by-election on Saturday, where over 858,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes. The poll was called to fill the senatorial seat left vacant following the death of former MP, Barry Mpigi, who died in a London hospital in …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned lawmakers against allowing foreign organizations to contribute financially to the Security Trust Fund proposed for the agency, arguing that such an arrangement could harm intelligence operations, weaken institutional independence and expose sensitive national security activities to outside influence. The position was made Thursday during a public hearing held by the House of …

The Oyo State House of Assembly has postponed any elaborate plans to celebrate its third anniversary due to growing security concerns in the state. The Assembly announced on Thursday that the deteriorating security situation in the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso areas was the main reason for the cancellation of the celebrations. Lawmakers, rather than continuing with celebrations, chose to shift focus …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), LT. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Tuesday, assured that the Nigerian Army will ensure that the January 28, 2002, Ikeja Cantonment bomb explosion does not happen in any of its contonments. Lagbaja, who gave the assurance while flagging off ‘Exercise Clean Sweep’ to clear remnants of the unexploded bombs at the cantonment, noted that the exercise …

The management of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior staff members and the President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) over alleged illegal collection of money from students. The affected officials are Olanrewaju Ogunjobi, Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs and Support Services; and …