August 20, 2025

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General World

North Korea Condemns U.S. Strike on Iran, Says Action Violates Sovereignty and Threatens Global Stability

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has strongly denounced the recent airstrikes launched by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the action as a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a dangerous affront to international law. The condemnation was issued via the country’s official news agency, KCNA, and reported by Reuters on

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General World

China Warns U.S. Over Iran Airstrikes, Says Action Threatens Middle East Stability

The Chinese government has expressed grave concern over the recent military airstrikes carried out by the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that such actions could plunge the already fragile Middle East region into deeper crisis. China’s top diplomat and former Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, made the remarks on Monday, June 23, 2025, during

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General

Nasarawa Community Group Rejects Tor Tiv’s Allegations, Urges President Tinubu to Intervene on Border Dispute with Benue

Tension continues to brew along the Benue-Nasarawa axis as a prominent socio-cultural organisation in Nasarawa State, the Alago Ikweyi Gbayi Development Union (AIGDU), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately direct the National Boundary Commission to embark on a comprehensive physical delineation of the boundary between the two states. The group believes that

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Agricultural General

President Tinubu Flags Off Nationwide Agric Mechanisation Drive, Commissions 2,000 Tractors to Boost Youth Involvement in Farming

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reviving Nigeria’s agricultural sector, declaring that bold steps are being taken to reposition the country as a major player in global food production. The President made this known on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the official launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in

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General Vandals

Cable Theft Kingpin Nabbed in Sokoto as Police Clamp Down on Power Vandals

The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended a notorious electricity cable thief known for targeting public power infrastructure across the state. The suspect, identified as Aminu Umar, a resident of Gidan Igwai area in Sokoto metropolis, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, June 20, 2025, in connection with the theft of aluminium conductor

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General Leadership

Havek Leadership Academy Holds 3rd AGM, Unveils Strategic Milestones, Expands Global Reach

By Amidat Shittu  Havek Leadership Academy, one of Nigeria’s leading Islamic leadership training institutions, held its 3rd Annual General Meeting on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the NASFAT Secretariat Conference Room in Ilupeju, Lagos. The event which commenced at 11:00 a.m with an opening prayer, brought together members of the Board of Directors, top management,

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General World

BREAKING: Iran Fired Missiles at US Bases as Gulf Countries Shut Down Airspace

Iran fired multiple missiles at US military bases in Qatar and Iraq in a move that has shaken the entire Gulf region. The missiles were aimed at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and the Ain al-Asad Base in Iraq, both of which are known to house American forces. Fortunately, the missiles were intercepted

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General World

Iran’s Political Fault Lines Widen as Fordo Strike Exposes Deep Fissures

Following the U.S. airstrike on the Fordo underground nuclear facility on June 22, Iran’s domestic political landscape has fractured sharply. The attack—part of a coordinated strike also including Natanz and Isfahan, has intensified a clash between hardliners urging military retaliation and moderates warning against further escalation with the United States. On one side stand ultra-hardliners,

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Finance General

Naira Weakens Slightly in Parallel Market as Dollar Sells Above ₦1,595

Lagos, June 23, 2025 – The Nigerian naira experienced mild depreciation in the parallel (black) market on Monday, trading between ₦1,585 and ₦1,605 per U.S. dollar, as demand for the greenback continues to outpace supply despite recent interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Currency dealers across key markets in Lagos, Abuja, and Port

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General World

Russia Condemns U.S. Airstrikes on Iran, Warns of Unleashing ‘Pandora’s Box’ in Middle East

Moscow, June 23, 2025 – Russia has issued a stern condemnation of the United States following its airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that Washington has “opened Pandora’s Box” and risked plunging the Middle East into chaos. The strongly worded rebuke comes in the wake of coordinated U.S. air raids that targeted Iran’s underground

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