Niger govt sets deadline for submission of Civil Service promotion recommendations
The Niger State Civil Service Commission has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to submit promotion recommendations for officers on Grade Levels 07–14 for the January–June 2026 exercise. Delays in past submissions affected timely promotions and created backlogs requiring double or triple promotions. A circular signed by Permanent Secretary Yahaya Ibrahim Gulbinboka directed all MDAs […]
We choose to be poor – Peter Obi blasts Nigerians
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s worsening poverty on poor leadership and a culture of celebrating corrupt officials. He made the comments while receiving members of the Association of Skilled and Vocational Artisans of Nigeria (ASVAN) in Abuja. Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, said Nigeria is rich in natural and […]
Phone-tapping: El-Rufai demands N15.6bn damages from ICPC over arrest, detention
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and his family have filed a demand for N15.6 billion in damages from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The claim relates to his arrest, detention, and alleged false statements made against him publicly. El-Rufai accused the ICPC, its chairman, and other officials of […]
Doris Ogala fumes after pastor Chris Okafor referred to her as Jezebel in new video
Nigerian actress Doris Ogala has reacted angrily after Pastor Chris Okafor of Grace Nation International Ministry referred to her as a “Jezebel” in a new video. The comment came hours after Okafor retracted a previous apology for ending their years-long sexual relationship. Okafor claimed his earlier kneeling apology was for church leaders, not Doris, saying, […]
Israeli Air Force Announces Completion of 12th Airstrike Wave in Tehran
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said on March 5 that it had carried out its 12th wave of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting a range of Iranian internal security and military facilities. According to statements posted by the IAF on X, the strikes included the headquarters of Iran’s special internal security unit in Alborz province, Basij […]
EU Warns Iran Conflict Could Risk Internal Civil War
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday that countries across the Middle East have expressed concern that escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel could destabilize Iran internally and potentially lead to civil unrest. Speaking on March 5 ahead of a planned video conference between EU foreign ministers and representatives of […]
Japan Issues Do-Not-Travel Advisory for Parts of Middle East, Plans Evacuation of Nationals
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on March 5 issued a do-not-travel advisory covering several Middle Eastern countries amid what she described as a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the region. In a post on X, Takaichi said the advisory applies to countries surrounding Iran that are currently under attack. The warning specifically includes Bahrain, Kuwait, […]
Spain, Italy, France Deploy Naval Assets to Cyprus After Iran Drone Attacks
Spain, Italy and France are mobilizing naval forces to the eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus as European governments step up security measures following Iranian drone attacks in the region. The deployments come days after a March 2 drone strike targeted the British RAF Akrotiri base on Cyprus, raising concerns about the potential escalation of regional tensions. […]
War: Zelenskyy offers Ukrainian expertise to Middle Eastern allies against Iranian ‘Shahed’ drone attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Middle Eastern partners have requested Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iranian “Shahed” drone attacks on civilians. He said Ukraine is ready to provide support if representatives arrive. Zelenskyy shared the update on X, highlighting that strikes by Iranian Shahed drones have targeted countries in the region, prompting allies to […]
Kano Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Dep-Gov Gwarzo
The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of the state, Abdulsalam Aminu Gwarzo. The development followed a motion raised during plenary by lawmakers alleging gross misconduct and abuse of office against the deputy governor. According to the members, the decision to initiate the impeachment process is in line […]