Terrorism: Federal Government Confirms US Airstrikes On Terrorists, Cites Intelligence Cooperation

The Federal Government has confirmed ongoing security and intelligence co-operation between Nigeria and the United States following airstrikes that hit terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North West. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Nigerian authorities remain engaged in “structured security cooperation with international partners, including […]

Gunmen Kill 9, Wound 10 In South Africa’s Bar Attack

Nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday. Police said this is the second of such shooting in South Africa this month. Ten more were wounded in the early morning attack at the tavern in the impoverished Bekkersdal township in a gold mining area, southwest of the city. […]

D Prince Builders Group To Host Customers In Diaspora On January 14, 2026

D’Prince Builders Group is set to host its customers in the diaspora at a New Year party in Nigeria on January 14, 2026. The Managing Director of the company, Cyril Omoregie, disclosed this on Friday during an end-of-year party organized by renowned Edo musical artist, Courage Odaro, popularly known as KIZO, held in London. ITV […]

Felony: French Anaesthetist Jailed For Poisoning 30 Patients

A former anaesthetist has been jailed for life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, including 12 who died. A court in the city of Besançon in eastern France found Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or haemorrhaging. His youngest victim, a four-year-old child, survived two cardiac arrests during a […]

UK Govt. Plans Crypto Regulation From 2027

The British government says new laws regulating cryptocurrency firms will take effect from 2027, describing the framework as firm but proportionate in supporting innovation while protecting consumers. Under the proposed regulations, cryptocurrency firms will be supervised by the Financial Conduct Authority, in line with existing standards applied to other financial service providers. The finance ministry […]

Israel And Hamas Trade Blame Over Delay Of Second Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have exchanged accusations over delays in the second phase of a US-brokered ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The dispute follows the killing of senior Hamas commander Raed Saad in an Israeli airstrike. Patience Osarogiuwa completes the report. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Thailand Continues Cambodia Strikes Despite Trump’s Truce Calls

Thailand said Saturday it was continuing military strikes against Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump saying the countries had agreed to stop fighting after calls with him. Renewed clashes between the Southeast Asian neighbours, which stem from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800-kilometre border, broke out this month and has displaced […]

Mexico Approves Up To 50% Tariffs On China And Other Countries

Mexican lawmakers have approved a package of new tariffs, impacting hundreds of products, many of which come from China. The measures, which President Claudia Sheinbaum has said are needed to boost domestic production, were passed by the Mexican Senate on Wednesday. The levies are set to take effect on 1 January 2026 and will apply […]

Security Crisis: President Bola Tinubu, Emmanuel Macron Hold Talks As U.S Fact-Finders Arrive Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday held talks on the security crisis facing the country, touching on areas of collaboration. The telephone conversation held as a United States delegation comprising the US ambassador to Nigeria and other top officials parleyed with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja, on […]

Failed Coup: President Bola Tinubu Praises Nigerian Troops For Helping Foil Coup In Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in Benin Republic following an attempted military coup in the neighbouring country. Tinubu’s reaction came after loyalist forces in Benin, supported by Nigerian troops and air assets, dislodged soldiers who seized the country’s national television station early Sunday and claimed to have […]