Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Israel has entered a heightened state of national alert following overnight U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with the government rolling out emergency measures and sealing its airspace in anticipation of possible retaliation. In a formal statement, Israel’s Ministry of Defence announced that civil defence policies had been immediately updated after a high-level security assessment. “Effective today, the country is operating under essential-activity-only protocols,” the statement read. The new measures include: Suspension of all educational activities nationwide Ban on public gatherings Restrictions on non-essential workplaces, excluding vital services such as healthcare, security, water, and electricity Airspace Sealed Amid Retaliation Fears…

The United States has launched targeted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure in what President Donald Trump hailed as a “very successful attack,” marking a dramatic escalation in a conflict that has already claimed hundreds of lives across the region. The strikes, carried out late Saturday, targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — with Trump confirming that Fordow was hit with a “full payload of bombs.” The Iranian government has condemned the assault as a grave violation of international law and warned of “everlasting consequences.” Precision Strikes on Hardened Targets According to U.S. officials, the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy by ensuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is fully equipped to deliver on its constitutional mandate with independence, efficiency, and integrity. Speaking at the official flag-off of the new INEC national headquarters annex in Abuja on Tuesday, the President described the event as a bold investment in democratic infrastructure—not just in concrete, but in public trust. “Today’s ceremony is not merely about bricks and mortar,” President Tinubu said. “It is about the strength of our democracy, the independence of our institutions, and the future of our…

As the Iran-Israel air war intensifies, global tensions are reaching a boiling point—and the world may be inching toward a broader confrontation. Now, with U.S. pressure mounting and China deploying mysterious cargo flights to Iran, concerns are growing that Beijing may be edging closer to direct conflict with Washington. Amid the escalating crisis,  U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a hardlines demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” amplifying fears that American military intervention is imminent. Israeli officials have stated they expect U.S. involvement soon, while the UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has confirmed it is considering military…

In a major shift in UK reproductive law, Members of Parliament have voted in favour of removing criminal penalties for women who terminate their own pregnancies. The House of Commons backed Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill by a vote of 379 to 137, a commanding majority of 242. The move effectively begins the process of decriminalising abortion, reframing it as a healthcare matter rather than a criminal offence. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Antoniazzi said the amendment would end the threat of “investigation, arrest, prosecution or imprisonment” for women making decisions about their own pregnancies.…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed the idea of residents taking up arms in response to recent violent attacks in the state, instead advocating for strengthened community policing efforts. During an interview on AIT News on Tuesday, following deadly assaults across parts of Benue that reportedly left over 100 people dead, Alia called for calm and discouraged emotionally charged reactions that could worsen the security situation. He emphasized that while the impulse to resort to self-defense is understandable, it could increase vulnerability if driven by emotion rather than strategy. Alia made it clear that he does not support individuals…

Fears of a broader nuclear conflict in the Middle East surged Monday following explosive claims from a top Iranian military official that Pakistan has vowed to launch a nuclear strike on Israel if the latter uses nuclear weapons against Iran. The startling revelation was made by General Mohsen Rezaee, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a key member of Iran’s National Security Council. In a televised interview aired on Iranian state media late Sunday, Rezaee alleged that Pakistani leadership privately conveyed to Iran their willingness to retaliate against Israel with nuclear force if Tel Aviv…

Fears of a global conflict surged Monday,  world war three (WW3),  as the United States deployed a fleet of aerial refuelling tankers and other military hardware across the Atlantic Ocean—an aggressive signal of potential extended engagement in the Middle East. In contrast, Russia, Turkey, and China have all condemned Israel for launching attacks on Iran. Although none of these countries has yet provided direct military aid to Tehran, Moscow is expected to back Iran if the conflict escalates further, according to political analyst Nicola Stugo, Assistant Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). A senior Iranian official,…

Tragedy struck in Mutum-Biyu, the headquarters of Gassol Local Government Area in Taraba State, on Sunday as a church building collapsed during a worship service, leaving several congregants injured. The incident occurred at the United Methodist Church Nigeria (UMCN), located behind the Divisional Police Office in the town. According to eyewitnesses, the building gave way amid a torrential downpour accompanied by powerful winds, catching worshippers by surprise and sending the congregation into chaos. New Daily Prime sources gathered  that the structure began to shake before parts of the roof and walls came crashing down, causing panic and injuries among the…

In a sweeping move that is already causing diplomatic ripples across the globe, the Trump administration is reportedly considering a drastic expansion of its immigration ban to include Nigeria and 35 other countries. The decision, if enacted, could see full or partial entry bans imposed on nations that fail to meet a stringent list of U.S. national security requirements within the next 60 days. An internal memorandum signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines the administration’s growing concerns over what it calls “unacceptable security risks” and systemic failures in identity verification, visa integrity, and anti-terror cooperation by the…