Lagos, June 23, 2025 – Nigeria’s financial landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with Point of Sale (POS) agents now handling a record-breaking ₦223.27 trillion in transactions in 2024, even as ATM usage continues to decline steadily across the country. According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), total transactions via
Moscow, June 23, 2025 – Russia has condemned the United States for its recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the action has “opened Pandora’s box” and could ignite widespread instability across the Middle East and beyond. The condemnation follows Saturday’s U.S. military operation, codenamed Operation Midnight Hammer, which targeted Iran’s nuclear sites at
Tehran, June 23, 2025 – In a significant move that could further destabilize the already fragile security situation in the Gulf region, Iran’s parliament on Monday passed a resolution approving retaliatory measures against the United States following its airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The parliamentary measure, backed by an overwhelming majority in the Islamic Consultative
Washington, June 23, 2025 – In a rare moment of consensus, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed that the United States, Russia, and China all oppose nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, a position he emphasized as critical amid escalating tensions following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance described
Canberra, June 23, 2025 – The Australian government has issued a clear statement of support for the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, reiterating that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons is paramount, even as it urges restraint and de-escalation to avert a wider regional conflict. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that
Washington, June 23, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran’s leadership this week, heightening already strained tensions following a U.S.-led military operation targeting Tehran’s underground nuclear facilities. In a public message shared via social media during the early stages of the Middle East crisis, Trump addressed Iran’s Supreme Leader with
Beijing/Moscow/Tehran, June 23, 2025 – In a rare coordinated message, Russia, China, and Iran have affirmed that none intend to engage in open warfare with the United States, emphasizing restraint even as tensions run high following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. At an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council, both Russia and
June 23, 2025 – Global Desk Report A controversial claim by Palestinian-born activist and ex-Hamas insider Mosab Hassan Yousef, known for his pro-Israel stance and previous cooperation with Western intelligence agencies, has drawn sharp attention and debate across the Middle East. According to Yousef, influential Arab-Muslim leaders have contributed “hundreds of billions of dollars” to
Abuja, June 23, 2025 – A retired Superintendent of Police has publicly rejected his retirement benefit of ₦2 million, describing it as “an insult” after dedicating 35 years to national service. The former officer, whose retirement was effective October 1, 2023, disclosed that the Police Pension Board approved a total payout of ₦3 million—comprised of
Idiroko, Ogun State – June 23, 2025 – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to robust border security operations in Ogun State as part of ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and safeguard national economic interests. Speaking during a press briefing at the NCS Ogun 1 Area Command headquarters in Idi Iroko,
