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Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has issued a stern warning to anyone cooperating with the country’s arch-enemy Israel, promising swift and harsh punishment. “Without leniency and with full determination, they will face the harshest punishment in accordance with the applicable laws and with the utmost urgency,” Mohseni-Ejei said on Monday, according to the Tasnim news agency. Cooperation with Israel or foreign intelligence services is often punishable by death in Iran. The judiciary chief said that anyone taken into custody for such connections should be brought to trial immediately, with verdicts issued quickly and punishments carried out swiftly and publicly, especially…

For the first time in years, a passenger plane from the European Union landed in Damascus on Monday. The Dan Air flight from Bucharest arrived in the morning with 138 passengers on board, according to a representative of the airline in Syria Mohammed al- Raz. Mohammed al- Raz, said that the flight carrying 138 passengers, including Syrians and foreigners, and that the flight would take off from Damascus to Bucharest with 125 passengers. This marks the first commercial flight by a European Union-based airline to Syria since early 2012, when EU airlines suspended operations due to escalating unrest and the…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would advise residents of Tehran to leave, as the Israeli army issued an “urgent warning” to residents of a large district in the city to evacuate the area. During a visit to an Israeli airbase, Netanyahu said: “We are on the way to achieving our two goals: the elimination of the nuclear threat and the elimination of the missile threat.” “If we control the airspace over Tehran, we will hit these targets – targets of the regime.” He accused Iran of attacking civilians in Israel, and added: “We say to the…

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Sunday said President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term in 2027, citing his administration’s recorded achievements. Buni made the remark while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North East Consultative Forum meeting held in Gombe. He noted that Tinubu has provided effective leadership for Nigeria, navigating local and global challenges to ensure the country moves forward. Buni said Tinubu introduced reforms over the past two years aimed at placing Nigeria on the path of growth and national development. According to the governor, Tinubu’s policies and programmes need more than four years…

President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whenever he decides to join the party. The President stated this at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), along with accompanying interchanges and feeder roads in Maitama District, Abuja, on Wednesday. The Wike-led FCT Administration executed the projects, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. Commending Wike for his dedication and collaborative approach to governance, the…

By Yomi Adeboye Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has declared that there will be no coalition of opposition elements against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for reelection. He hinged his declaration on the tripod of excellent leadership, good performances, and impactful policy implementation within the past two years by the Federal Government under President Tinubu, adding that these have neutralized the political opposition already. Wike stated this on Wednesday at the commissioning, by the President, of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi…

In furtherance of activities reflecting the six years anniversary of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in office, the Commissioner for Communications in Kwara State, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, believes the vision of the Governor is for a new Kwara, which has manifested in various developmental strides his administration has undertaken. In this interview with AHMED ‘LATEEF, Olukoju is convinced that with the policies and level of development in the state, the people of the state won’t be cajoled to return to the dungeons in the next dispensation. EXCERPTS: Q: His Excellency AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has spent six years in office as Governor. How has…

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says it is committed to upholding ethical standards and integrity in public procurement by promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency for national advancement and transformation. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General(D-G), BPP said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations at BPP in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement, Adedokun spoke during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Kano. He emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest ethical standard in procurement processes. He said that the visit, aimed at collaborating with the bureau for capacity building…

“Arsenal is an amazing club and I’m so proud to sign a new contract. I love this club, I love the supporters, my teammates, I love this stadium. I’m so proud and thank you for all the support. We continue together for the future.” With those words, Arsenal’s dean of defence, Gabriel Magalhaes signed a new long-term contract with the North London Club. “I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I’m so happy and I’ve learned a lot. I’m so proud of myself, it’s an amazing journey, and I’m so happy to continue it. I…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa is losing an estimated 40 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector. Mr Antonio Pedro, ECA’s Deputy Executive Secretary, in a statement said the trend undermines development and deepens economic inequality on the continent Pedro spoke at a High-Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) in New York, marking close of the 2025 African Dialogue Series (ADS), themed “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” He said the massive financial losses due to IFFs deprived African populations of essential services and economic opportunities, emphasising that…