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  By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Abuja, June 28, 2025 – Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally resigned, citing deteriorating health and mounting internal pressures as key factors behind his unexpected departure on Friday, June 27. Alhaji Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, Outgoing National Chairman of APC Although Ganduje’s resignation letter, submitted to the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, referenced health concerns, multiple insiders say deeper political motivations were at play. A notable trigger appears to be the looming defection of former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso from the NNPP to the APC, a move that escalated long-standing tensions between the two and reportedly prompted Ganduje’s decision to step aside. According to sources, senior APC officials, including Bashiru, appealed to Ganduje to reconsider, but by around 4:15 p.m. on Friday, he had submitted his resignation. Additional repo...

  By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka June 23, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran launched missile strikes early Monday targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, in what it described as a “measured act of retaliation” following last week’s suspected Israeli-American strike on its nuclear facilities in Arak. A general view of the Al-Udeid U.S. military air base, south of Doha, on October 23, 2002. Qatar on June 23, 2025 condemned an Iranian attack on the largest U.S. military base in the region, hosted in the Gulf state, calling it a “flagrant violation of its sovereignty.” According to Forbes, the missile ba rrage targeted Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which houses a large contingent of U.S. and coalition forces, and Ain al-Asad Air Base in western Iraq, one of the most significant American military outposts in the region. The Pentagon confirmed the attacks but reported no injuries or fatalities, adding that all personnel were accounted for and that ...

By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Iran has delivered a fierce rebuke following a U.S.-led airstrike targeting its core nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. Described by Iranian officials as a “heinous crime,” the attack has triggered a stern warning from Tehran of “everlasting” consequences, with high-stakes diplomacy now on pause. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers a speech during a press conference at the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 22, 2025 Iran’s Strong Response At the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting in Istanbul, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the strikes as a blatant breach of Iran's sovereignty and UN Security Council Resolution 2231, calling the act a "heinous crime" carried out in reckless alliance with Israel. He demanded an emergency session of the Security Council, underscoring that "silence in the face of such blatant aggressio...

  By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka The fragile balance of power in the Middle East took another blow this week as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stern warning to U.S. military installations across the region. This development follows closely on the heels of confirmed U.S. involvement in strikes against key Iranian nuclear sites, marking a dangerous uptick in hostilities that analysts fear could spiral into direct confrontation.                         Air Force General Caine details Operation Hammer                                In a bold and public statement, the IRGC vowed retaliation for what they described as “aggressive provocations” by the United States and its allies. The warning, delivered through Iranian state channels, specifically referenced U.S. bases in Iraq, Syria, and the Persian Gulf as being within the ...

By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Israel’s military launched a targeted airstrike early Thursday on the heavy-water reactor located in Arak, Iran an inactive facility at the heart of the nation's nuclear ambitions. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the strike destroyed core components critical for producing plutonium, aiming to prevent future weaponization. Israel' Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu This action comes amid an escalating seven-day conflict between Israel and Iran. Earlier, Iran retaliated by firing dozens of ballistic missiles and drones into Israeli territory. Among the sites struck in Israel was Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, where more than 200 civilians were injured, including hospital staff. Reactor Attack Details The Arak reactor, part of the IR‑40 complex, was inactive at the time of the strike but held strategic importance due to its capacity for plutonium production. Israeli forces issued evacuation warnings for Khondab and surrounding area...

 By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Israeli air forces swiftly retaliated, targeting Iran’s heavy-water and nuclear sites, including Arak, Natanz, and Khondab. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the Arak reactor sustained damage but reported no radiation leaks. Reports indicate Israeli strikes have caused hundreds of casualties in Iran, both military personnel and civilians. Israel/Iran War: Israel seeks retribution for hospital strike; Trump knocks report that he’s OK’d attack plan   Escalating Rhetoric from Nation Leaders Israeli leaders have escalated their rhetoric with unrestrained language. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Iran’s Supreme Leader “can no longer exist” explicitly naming Ayatollah Khamenei as responsible and threatening retribution. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Iran would “pay a heavy price” for what he described as a war crime. In Teheran, Iran remains defiant, reaffirming its nuclear ambitions and sharpening its warnings in...

Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka Tehran — Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah   Ali Khamenei, has categorically rejected U.S. President Donald Trump ’ s recent demand for Iran ’ s “ unconditional surrender. ” In a televised address, Khamenei described Trump ’ s ultimatum as “cheap and petty bullying,” asserting that surrender would compromise Iran’s sovereignty and dignity . Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah   Ali Khamenei Khamenei further warned that any U.S. or Israeli military intervention would inflict “irreparable damage” on the region, heightening the risk of a broader, more devastating conflict.   Backdrop: Rising Regional Conflict The Supreme Leader’s remarks come amid escalating Israeli airstrikes targeting over 60 military and nuclear-linked sites in and around Tehran, reportedly causing hundreds of casualties, including civilians. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drone strikes against Israel, resulting in additional casualties on both sides. President Donald ...