White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has warned Iran that any future attacks on vessels linked to U.S. interests would prompt a military response from President Donald Trump. According to a Fox News video posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Leavitt said the United States was honoring its obligations under an existing ceasefire but would…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed a viral video showing Peter Obi speaking to police officers, saying it was deliberately edited to create a false political impression. According to the command, the original footage was recorded during a 2024 leadership dispute at the Labour Party national headquarters in Utako, Abuja, where officers…
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has questioned the effectiveness of the proposed state police, arguing that it would neither resolve Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen the country’s democratic system. According to Daily Post on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Galadima made the remarks during an interview on the ARISE News Morning…
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has warned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that it would not resolve Nigeria’s security challenges and could deepen political and social divisions. According to the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Galadima made the remarks during an interview on the ARISE…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed a Federal High Court judgment nullifying its registration as a political party and confirmed that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal. According to Premium Times on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi…
The Israeli Air Force scrambled two fighter jets after losing contact with a commercial flight travelling from Warsaw to Tel Aviv, according to The Times of Israel on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The incident involved a LOT Polish Airlines flight operated by Electra Airways. Flight tracking data showed the aircraft turned back along its route…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected a proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams after the plan failed to secure support from the organization’s Executive Committee. According to a report by The Guardian published on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the proposal was introduced by CAF president…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has responded to criticism of her remarks about supporting akara sellers, saying the Federal Government’s grant programme is intended to benefit a broad range of small-scale traders. In a video shared on the Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) official X account on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the First Lady spoke during an…
Gunmen have killed two police officers and seriously injured another during an attack on a security checkpoint in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to Punch, the officers, attached to the Aluu Police Division in Ikwerre Local Government Area, were conducting a routine stop-and-search operation along the Mbodo/Aluu axis of Obiri-Kwere Road at…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that it would neither resolve Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen the country’s democratic system. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on the ARISE News Morning Show on Tuesday while…
