Islamabad, Pakistan – June 18, 2025 Amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan has issued a strong statement reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and national security. In a press briefing held at the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad on Tuesday, the ambassador declared, “We will defend our country to
Tel Aviv, Israel – June 18, 2025 Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, Israeli settlers in major cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, are increasingly seeking refuge in subway stations and underground bunkers, fearing retaliatory missile attacks from Iran. This development follows Israel’s recent overnight airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, which have
Tehran, Iran – June 18, 2025 Iran’s Army air defense forces have reportedly shot down an advanced Israeli Hermes drone in the eastern region of Isfahan, amid rising hostilities between the two Middle Eastern powers. According to state media and military sources, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was intercepted during what Iranian officials described as
Benue State, Nigeria | June 18, 2025 The recent attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State has sparked outrage among Nigerians at home and abroad, with members of the diaspora declaring their deepening disillusionment with the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s security crisis. In a strongly worded statement circulating
Lafia–Makurdi Road, Benue State | June 18, — 2025Severe flooding has disrupted vehicular movement along the Lafia-Makurdi Road, a critical route linking Nasarawa and Benue States, ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled visit to Benue. Motorists and commuters were left stranded for hours as torrents of floodwater rendered portions of the highway impassable, causing
Abuja, Nigeria | June 18, 2025 In a groundbreaking leap for inclusive technology, researchers and innovators have unveiled a revolutionary assistive device, Artificial Intelligence-Driven Robotic Hands, designed to empower communication for the deaf and deaf-blind communities. The innovation, developed through a collaboration of leading tech institutes and disability advocates, uses machine learning, gesture recognition, and
PZ Cussons Plc has officially agreed to divest its 50 percent stake in PZ Wilmar Limited to its joint venture partner, Wilmar International Limited, in a transaction valued at $70 million. This move marks PZ Cussons’ complete exit from the Nigerian palm oil industry, which it helped establish back in 2010. The deal, pending regulatory
Lagos, Nigeria – June 18, 2025The National President of the Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA), Mr. Adeyinka Aroyewun, has dismissed claims that the electronic call-up system is responsible for easing traffic along the Apapa corridor. According to Aroyewun, the traffic gridlock that plagued Apapa for years was largely due to major road
Makurdi, Benue State – June 18, 2025In preparation for the anticipated visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, government workers in Benue State have launched a coordinated clean-up exercise across major roads in the state capital, Makurdi. The clean-up, led by civil servants and supported by local authorities, is aimed at beautifying the city and ensuring
Jerusalem | June 18, 2025 In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel reportedly carried out a large-scale overnight airstrike involving more than 50 fighter jets targeting multiple Iranian military and nuclear installations. According to defense sources cited by regional media, the coordinated strike struck facilities believed to be associated with Iran’s
