June 16, 2025 – Tel Aviv, Israel At least five people have been confirmed dead and 92 others injured following a wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes on multiple locations across Israel, according to Israeli rescue services. The strikes, which targeted both military and civilian sites, marked one of the most intense escalations in
A spokesperson for the Israeli police has accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of deliberately launching missile strikes on residential neighborhoods, targeting civilians in their homes during recent hostilities. The accusation comes amid a sharp escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations, following a series of high-impact attacks and retaliations that have gripped
June 16, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has formally launched a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Empowerment Programme aimed at equipping over 30,000 Nigerian youths with practical skills for economic self-reliance and productivity. The program, flagged off in Abuja, is part of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is
June 16, 2025 Benue State continues to grapple with a wave of violent attacks that have left scores of residents dead and communities in despair, sparking renewed calls for decisive action from the federal government. In recent days, attacks on Mbaivur and Yelewata communities near the Nigerian Air Force Base have led to numerous casualties
Warri, Delta State – June 16, 2025 The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his visionary leadership and robust infrastructure development agenda across Delta State, particularly for aligning state efforts with federal infrastructure projects. Speaking during an inspection tour of the Second Niger Bridge Access Road, Umahi praised
Tehran, Iran – June 16, 2025 Iran’s air defense systems were activated overnight in the capital city, Tehran, in response to unidentified aerial threats, according to a report by Tasnim News Agency. The alert reportedly triggered the deployment of several anti-aircraft batteries across key locations in the city, as tensions continue to escalate in the
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 A Nigerian returnee from the United States has accused officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, of extortion and theft amounting to ₦1 million during his arrival into the country. The victim, who requested anonymity for security reasons, claimed that after landing
Makurdi, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 A wave of deadly attacks by suspected armed gunmen has left dozens dead and several communities in Benue State in mourning. The violence, which erupted in the Mbaivur community near the Nigerian Air Force Base and extended to parts of Gwer West and Logo Local Government Areas, has forced
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent wave of killings in Benue State and has directed immediate security intervention to curb the violence. The president also urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to spearhead peace and reconciliation initiatives among the warring communities. In a statement released on Saturday, Tinubu described the killings as “unacceptable” and reiterated
Abuja, Nigeria | June 16, 2025 –Transportation and road safety experts have revealed that Nigeria loses over N800 billion annually to road traffic crashes, citing poor infrastructure, reckless driving, and weak enforcement of traffic regulations as major contributing factors. The disclosure was made during a national road safety conference held in Abuja, where stakeholders gathered
