Middle East tensions deepen as Iran warns US, Israel of consequences following Beirut airstrikes

Middle East tensions deepen as Iran warns US, Israel of consequences following Beirut airstrikes

The fragile prospects for peace in the Middle East suffered another setback on Sunday after Iran issued fresh threats against the United States and Israel following Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, as the regional conflict entered its 100th day. The latest escalation comes amid stalled diplomatic efforts to transform a temporary ceasefire into a lasting settlement,…

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EXCLUSIVE: Detained Soldiers Accused Of Coup Plot Against Tinubu Losing Sight, Developing Lung Diseases, Trauma, Wives Allege Torture

Fresh allegations of torture, starvation and inhumane treatment have emerged from the families of some of the 36 military personnel currently facing court-martial over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, with the wives of some of the detainees claiming that their husbands are developing severe health complications after months in custody. The…

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Nigerian Court Declares N110Billion National Assembly Vehicle, Allowance Scheme Unlawful, Violates Procurement Act

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared the National Assembly’s N110 billion vehicle and allowance expenditure scheme unlawful, ruling that it violated procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and the principles of public accountability. The court held that the N40 billion spent on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and the N70 billion allocated as support allowances…

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EXCLUSIVE: Court-Martial President Declares ‘Prima Facie Case’ Against 36 Military Personnel Accused Of Plotting To Overthrow Tinubu’s Govt Before Trial Begins

EXCLUSIVE: Court-Martial President Declares ‘Prima Facie Case’ Against 36 Military Personnel Accused Of Plotting To Overthrow Tinubu’s Govt Before Trial Begins

Allegations of bias and controversy have emerged at the ongoing General Court-Martial trying 36 Nigerian military personnel over an alleged plot to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu’s government. The controversy stems from reports that the President of the court-martial declared that a prima facie case had already been established against the defendants, despite the prosecution…

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Over 2,000 Ghost Workers Uncovered in Cross River

Over 2,000 Ghost Workers Uncovered in Cross River

The Cross River State Government has dismissed allegations that teachers are being paid half salaries, revealing that an ongoing payroll verification exercise has uncovered more than 2,000 questionable records, including invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), duplicate entries and suspected ghost workers, particularly within the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The Commissioner for Local Government…

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