Tinubu, Bola
President Bola Tinubu hosted a closed-door meeting at the State House in Abuja, bringing together suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and key stakeholders in the state. The meeting was a last-ditch attempt to end the ongoing political feud in Rivers State. The parties present agreed to
Missiles
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has agreed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to initiate joint defense production, with Denmark becoming the first country to collaborate with Ukraine on the development and manufacturing of long-range drones and missiles outside of Ukraine. This new partnership aims to strengthen European defense and economic
Missiles
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed a historic victory on Tuesday, claiming his country's arch-foe Iran would never achieve a nuclear weapon, as both nations agreed to a ceasefire after 12 days of deadly air and missile strikes. The deal, which came after US President Donald Trump intervened
Tinubu, Bola
Lady Jemila Dorcas Sule, a former campaigner for Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's presidency, has announced the formation of the Coalition of Women for Tinubu Presidency, an all-women group aiming to galvanize support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. The group, with Lady Sule as Convener,
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that the country will not stop its nuclear program, despite escalating conflict with Israel. This stance was conveyed during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, amidst concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions and the detention of two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states has begun in Istanbul, with around 40 officials from over 40 countries participating in the two-day session. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech during the opening, condemning Israel's
Arab-Israeli conflicts
French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned against escalating military tensions in the Middle East, calling for a return to the negotiating table and a halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure. Speaking at the Paris Air Show, Macron reaffirmed France's longstanding stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions, warning that
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Israel-Iran conflict, which entered its fourth day, is sparking concerns in the Russian establishment that it could topple Iran's government, leading to a significant shift in the balance of power in the Middle East. Moscow's closest ally in the region, Tehran, is facing increasing pressure
Arab-Israeli conflicts
As Israeli airstrikes continued to target Iranian cities, the government's handling of the crisis has come under fire from residents and experts alike. President Masoud Pezeshkian's decision to convene a cabinet meeting in the midst of the attacks, despite a lack of adequate safety protocols, has
Presidents (Government)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a Russian strike on a key fuel source for Ukrainian troops in the Donbas region, labeling it a "vile strike" on energy infrastructure. The attack comes as tensions rise ahead of a G7 summit in Canada, where European Commission President Ursula von der
Prime ministers
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephonic conversation on Saturday, voicing deep concern over Israel's recent attack on Iran. The two leaders pledged to coordinate efforts to promote peace in the region and condemned Israel's strikes as a violation
Prime ministers
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East, deeming Israel's military strikes against Iran as unprovoked and unjustified. The two leaders denounced the actions as a clear contravention of international law, jeopardizing regional and global peace. They
