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Jun
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel

Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, World News
Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel Iran’s judiciary said it executed on Monday a man found guilty of spying for Israel, as fighting between the two countries entered its 11th day. “Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh was hanged this morning for intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime,” the judiciary said, using Iran’s term for Israel. Shayesteh was alleged to have had ties with Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. He was also convicted of collaborating with Iran International, a Persian-language TV channel based in London that is critical of the Iranian government. Iran considers the broadcaster to be linked to Israel.…
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Jun
23
2025
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Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review

Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review

News Flash, National Assembly, Politics
Senate Sets Date For Public Hearing On Constitution Review In a landmark move to review the Constitution, the Senate has announced that it will hold simultaneous public hearing across the six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to gather citizens’ input on the proposed amendments, ranging from local government autonomy to state creation and gender inclusion. On its part, the House of Representatives is considering 87 prioritised constitutional amendments, grouped into thematic areas reflecting Nigerians’ aspirations and concerns. During a dinner with the diplomatic community at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, over the weekend, the Deputy Speaker,…
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Jun
23
2025
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Iran Threatened U.S With Activation Of Terror Cells – Report

Iran Threatened U.S With Activation Of Terror Cells – Report

International, Foreign Affairs, World News
Iran Threatened U.S. With Activation Of Terror Cells – Report Iran warned Washington on the activation of terrorist sleeper cells in the United States few days before the U.S. attack, NBC News reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly received a communiqué last week in which Iran threatened to activate such cells in the U.S. if Washington made a decision to attack Iran. The sources said the U.S. leader got the message through an intermediary at the G7 summit in Canada last week, the broadcaster reported. The U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow…
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Jun
23
2025
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Veil Of Secrecy, Edge Of Advantage: The Uncompromising Doctrine Of Decisive Power – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Veil Of Secrecy, Edge Of Advantage: The Uncompromising Doctrine Of Decisive Power – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International, War
Veil of Secrecy, Edge of Advantage: The Uncompromising Doctrine of Decisive Power In the high-stakes calculus of modern warfare, where information travels at the speed of light and adversaries adapt with chilling agility, the traditional machinery of statecraft becomes a lethal vulnerability. President Trump’s doctrine—forged in the fires of asymmetric conflict and honed against Iran—rejected deliberation as delay and transparency as treason. The 2020 elimination of Qasem Soleimani was not merely a tactical strike; it was a manifesto written in fire, declaring that America’s survival demands operational secrecy as sacred as its ideals. Leaks from Capitol Hill and allied corridors…
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Jun
22
2025
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Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S

Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News
Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S. The United States has justified its overnight airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, accusing Tehran of deception and failed diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on Fox News, said Iran “played” the United States during recent nuclear negotiations, leaving President Donald Trump with no choice but to act. Rubio revealed that the U.S. had offered Iran the opportunity to maintain a civil nuclear programme under strict oversight, but Tehran rejected the offer and broke off communication for over a week. “They played us. They wouldn’t respond to our offers. They disappeared…
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Jun
22
2025
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2027: Why INEC Cannot Stop Anti-Tinubu Coalition Party – Amechi Report

2027: Why INEC Cannot Stop Anti-Tinubu Coalition Party – Amechi Report

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
2027: Why INEC Cannot Stop Anti-Tinubu Coalition Party – Amaechi Report Political observers appear united in reaching a consensus that the coalition is largely motivated by widespread discontent with President Bola Tinubu’s handling of national affairs. On their part, promoters of the coalition argue that the administration has failed to address pressing national issues, including security of lives and property. According to them, the essence of life is being eroded on daily basis because of the administration’s lack of capacity to deal issues of national development. It is also note worthy to consider the fact that former Vice President Atiku…
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Jun
22
2025
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Nigerian Hunters And Forest Security Services Commander Assassinated In Benue, One Year After Wife was Killed

Nigerian Hunters And Forest Security Services Commander Assassinated In Benue, One Year After Wife was Killed

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, North Central, Security
Nigerians Hunters And Forest Security Services Commander Assassinated In Benue One Year After Wife Was Killed Commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, Aondoakaa Yaiyol, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen Yaiyol was murdered on Friday night. He was a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Tarka LGA. DAILY POST gathered that the deceased lost his wife last year in similar circumstances. His house was equally razed during when his wife was killed. The incident was confirmed by state Publicity Secretary of PDP, Tim Nyior, in a…
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Jun
22
2025
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Fubara, Diri Set To Dump PDP For APC

Fubara, Diri Set To Dump PDP For APC

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara, Diri Set To Dump PDP For APC Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said more governors from the opposition may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Akpabio made this known on Saturday while speaking at a reception held to welcome Eno into the APC. He mentioned that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri might be the next to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. He praised Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for leaving the PDP and added that the APC…
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Jun
22
2025
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FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT

FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT

Abuja, Education, News Flash
FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, has narrated how the sum of N4.1 billion released by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the implementation of the national minimum wage was allegedly diverted by the chairmen of the six area councils. The treasurer of the FCT chapter of the NUT, Emmanuel Ameh, stated this during an interview on Arise News, saying the council chairmen claimed the money was meant for “signature allowance” instead. Teachers in public primary schools within the nation’s capital have…
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Jun
22
2025
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Trump Threatens “Greater” Strikes On Iran

Trump Threatens “Greater” Strikes On Iran

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, Security, War
Trump Threatens “Greater” Strikes On Iran The United States President, Donald Trump, warned Iran that the US would go after additional and easier targets if Iran does not make peace. Trump, while addressing the nation, said, “Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier,” Trump said in a Saturday night address to the nation. He continued, “This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember,…
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