The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, intercepting codeine syrup shipments worth ₦3.398 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Isah Sulaiman, the operation was carried out by officers of the Apapa Area Command in collaboration with…
Estonia has signaled its willingness to support the United States after several NATO allies declined to join Washington’s efforts amid rising tensions with Iran. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur made the position clear while calling for stronger unity between the United States and its European partners, at a time when divisions within NATO are becoming…
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, hours after Israel announced that it had killed both the Basij leader and a senior Iranian security official during a wave of airstrikes on Tehran. In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said Soleimani was killed in what it described as…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in an official statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, confirming that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, approved the holidays on behalf of the federal government. Eid-el-Fitr marks the end…
Iran has announced that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains open to most international vessels but is closed to ships linked to the United States and Israel, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, made the statement during an interview on MS NOW on Saturday. He said the…
Russia has delivered 13 tons of humanitarian aid intended for Iran, transporting the shipment through Azerbaijan as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. According to a statement from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the humanitarian cargo consisted mainly of medicines and medical supplies. The aid was flown to Azerbaijan before being…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a warning to content creators who record and publish videos of unsuspecting individuals in public spaces, stating that such actions could lead to legal consequences under Nigeria’s data protection and privacy laws. In a statement released on March 13, the commission expressed concern over the growing trend of…
Reports have emerged suggesting that Israel may be facing a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors as its conflict with Iran continues to intensify. According to information cited by Semafor, Israeli officials recently informed the United States that the country’s supply of interceptors used to stop long-range missiles is becoming critically low. U.S. officials familiar with…
Israel has approved an emergency military procurement package worth about $826 million (2.6 billion shekels) as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to escalate. According to reports by Haaretz, the funding was approved during a weekend telephone meeting involving senior cabinet ministers. The emergency allocation is intended to support urgent defence-related purchases and strengthen Israel’s…
North Korea has launched a projectile toward the sea off its eastern coast, according to officials in South Korea and Japan, raising fresh concerns about regional security. South Korea’s military confirmed that the projectile was fired on Saturday but provided few details about the launch. The object was reportedly directed toward waters east of the…
