Iran has appointed Ayatollah Arafi as its interim Supreme Leader to replace Ali Khamenei,who reportedly died in a joint US–Israeli airstrike on Saturday. Arafi’s appointment was announced as the country begins formal preparations for a leadership transition. He will discharge the responsibilities of the Supreme Leader pending the selection of a substantive successor by the […]

The ongoing Middle East crisis is increasingly affecting global shipping, as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has urged vessels to avoid the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on two ships within the strategic waterway. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the British maritime security agency, “While Iran has yet to officially confirm […]

INEC to conduct nationwide stress test of e-transmission system BVAS not nationally tested before 2023 poll, says Amupitan Commission assures 2023 glitch fixed ahead of 2027 Abbas: Exclusive e-transmission may disenfranchise 40% voters Speaker cites poor internet access, power challenges Civil society faults Electoral Act 2026, seeks amendments ADC rejects April 2 deadline, launches free […]

President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi, have celebrated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 84th birthday. In a statement jointly issued by the couple, they wrote: “Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is one of […]

The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral video of an alleged plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. It also debunked the claim that a chef working at the Presidential Villa was arrested over a supposed plot to poison the President As claimed by the video, which circulated widely on social media on Sunday, security […]

Energy experts and downstream operators have warned that Nigeria may witness a fresh increase in petrol and diesel prices if global crude oil prices surge above $90 per barrel amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The warning comes as hostilities in the Middle East triggered fresh volatility in the global oil market, […]

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC , Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the commission has the capacity to electronically transmit election results in 2027, but cautioned that it may not be able to guarantee a “100 per cent perfect election.” He spoke […]