Shahed drone meets clone in US war on Iran The Feb. 28 strikes saw the first combat use of the LUCAS, a near-copy of Iran’s cheap and effective Shahed-136. Overnight, robot-vs.-robot warfare spread from Europe to the Red Sea. The U.S.-made LUCAS, a low-cost attack drone modeled on the Iranian Shahe…
It’s the Democratic Republic of Congo that reigns supreme, holding the vast majority of the world’s remaining gorilla population across its diverse habitats. Understanding what country has the most gorillas? requires examining the geographical distribution of these majestic creatures. Gorillas are …
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Despite a second-term pledge to end US involvement in costly and destructive foreign wars, President Donald Trump has initiated a full-scale offensive to topple the Iranian government just more than a year after returning to office. The attacks on Iran, considered a violation of international law, …
Dangote Cement posted a twofold leap in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, despite a decline in its trade volume as the industrial powerhouse capitalised on hikes in the price of cement during the year to lift revenue. The earnings report of the manufacturing giant out on Saturday…
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State government, on Friday launched a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy plant, signalling a major push towards cleaner power and modern waste management. Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by Deputy Governor Sam Ode, says the facility will convert waste into electricity, bio-…
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Listen to story here The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to excellence, professionalism, and commercial growth in Nigeria’s film industry as it honoured renowned filmmaker and act…
The US Attacks Iran in a War of Aggression The US has waged many wars—but this is one of the most senseless we’ve ever seen. The recent threats of a new war against Iran, and the giant military deployment sent to carry out such a war, have now come to fruition. With Trump’s call for regime change, …
A female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has reportedly died following an accident during a display in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which was captured in a viral 58-second video circulating on social media on Saturday, reportedly occurred during a “show of fo…
The Nigerian Ports Authority says a total of 21 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Lagos ports. NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, ‘Shipping Position’, made available to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. It stated that the “ships were discharging at Apapa, L…
The first child of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, on Saturday said that the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu have helped a lot to stabilize the economy and strengthen the purchasing power of Nigerians. Obasanjo equally saluted the foresight of President Tinubu…
The management of Prime Care Hospitals has denied claims circulating on social media alleging that popular content creator Mukoro Mitchelle, widely known as King Mitchy, died at its facility in Abuja. The hospital’s clarification follows claims reportedly shared by King Mitchy’s management, stating…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has lauded the issuance of a Full Business Case (FBC) Compliance Certificate for the National Digital Diplomatic Platform, ASFAAR.NG. Tuggar gave the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assis…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. In a statement on Saturday signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Advis…
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday urged political office holders to embrace a lasting legacy of service as the remains of former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi were laid to rest in his hometown, Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area. Senator Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta Nor…
Bakare Lukman, a seizure patient, has shared the painful story of how a sudden attack changed his life forever. After returning from work, he was cooking with a kerosene stove when he suffered a seizure and fell into the fire. By the time he regained consciousness, he had sustained severe burns to …
The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Ltd., Nagendra Verma, says the 18-inch, 80-kilometre Sagamu–Ibadan natural gas pipeline has reached 80 per cent completion. Mr Verma disclosed this during an interactive session with energy correspondents on Friday in Lagos. He stated that the project is scheduled…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, on Friday said that the party had experienced a rebirth following its November 2025 national convention in Ibadan, expressing confidence that it would reclaim power at the centre in 2027. In a speech delivered by the George at the inaugur…
