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Blueprint
- IPOB crisis, illegal recruitment, others top priority for Senate
- FCTA lauds NDC over developments in permanent site
- Unmasking the poet of the market place: A review of Niyi Osundare: A Literary Biography
- How Kano marked Islamic new year
- Reps and hassle over NGOs regulation bill
- 2019: PDP’ll meet Nigerian expectations ‘ Adedoja
- Osi Olubadan and former Oyo state Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja briefing newsmen
- World Pharmacists Day: ‘Let your projects touch lives
- Hajj 2017: All pilgrims to return in 10 days ‘ NAHCON
Vanguard
- S-East govs to rehabilitate, empower IPOB members ‘ Umahi
- Nigeria’s unity not negotiable ‘ Senate
- Nnamdi Kanu and alleged friends in high places
- FG releases N336bn in first quarter
- CAN declares October 1 prayers day
- Southeast youths want poverty among rural women addressed
- NYSC rescucitates farm settlements
- Kidnappers scaring away investors ‘ Dangote
- Melaye refuses to abandon plenary, frustrates INEC’s to serve him notice
- Read Senate’s proceedings today
- FG pledges partnership with investors to address housing deficit
- Keyamo denies releasing video of Psquar fighting in his chamber
- As a country, we cannot continue to rely on paper certificate alone ‘ Obaseki
- Lecturers disagree on dismissal of LASU-ASUU chairman, deputy
- Obaseki to meet Buhari on Edo security challenge
- You are doing the job, the glory comes to me, Fayose tells teachers
- Anambra guber: G32 Groups drum support for Chidoka, UPP
- Operation Python Dance II aimed at fighting crime ‘ GOC
Punch
- Airports concession: FG must get it right
- Don’t waste time on 2019 Presidency, PDP tells Fayose
- Sheriff absent at North East PDP peace meeting
- PDP needs strong candidate to win 2018 Ekiti poll
- Obiano retains running mate
- Hurricane Harvey, Irma: Impact on Nigerian auto industry
- Exit from recession still fragile, says CBN
- FG raised N6.3bn from savings bond in seven months
- NCC woos investors into Nigeria’s $70bn telecoms industry
- Turkish envoy meets Customs boss, promises to expose illegal arms importers
- BREAKING: Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive
- US imposes sanctions on North Korean banks, executives
- Rowdy session at plenary as MPs throw chairs
- CAC reduces cost of business registration
- Uber threatens to leave Quebec over new ride-sharing rules
- Farmer kills step-daughter, seeks forgiveness
- Dyson to make electric cars by 2020
- Zimbabwe court orders release of activist pastor
(punchng.com)
The Sun
- Ogidi celebrates new yam festival after 19 years without king
- As All Saints Cathedral Abakaliki holds Festival of Hymns, Canticles
- Igede people roll out drums in Onitsha to celebrate new yam festival
- Rights groups hold rally in Enugu, sue for peace
- Imo women fete Okorocha at birthday
- Eha-Amufu royal fathers task college governing council on development
- Capital city of darkness
- RaunchyaffairsforKuje prisoninmates
- Life of ‘Mayshayi’ in Abuja
- 67-yr-old Ekiti woman narrates ordeal in hands of kidnappers
- Ekiti 2018: Teachers, traditional rulers endorse Fayose’s deputy
- Half of Nigerian children lack early childhood support-UNICEF
- Nigerian tennis prodigy, Marylove Edwards, wins US trophy
- Venezuela opposition shuns govt talks
- Labour threatens to shut down Kenya Airways Nigerian operations
- Nnamani wants tougher laws against women, child abuse
(sunnewsonline.com)
Guardian
- Keyamo absolves wives of blame for PSquare’s feud
- Arms smuggling may scare investors, experts warn
- Truck transit parks, long overdue
- Buhari congratulates Ayo Fasanmi at 92
- Lafarge advocates cultural shift in concrete solutions for road construction
- Foundation seek investment for health infrastructure at UN Assembly
- Obasanjo, Anyaoku for honour at NEW 2017 in Port Harcourt
- NYSC laments dwindling resources, rising corps population
- Python dance and the NADECO old song
- Iraq PM, Kurdish chief in war of words over independence vote
- Macron’s vision for Europe: 5 key themes
- Chris Attoh And Damilola Adegbite Split: Some Of Their Best Moments
- Three Champions League fixtures to watch out for
- Married To Options’ The Future Of 21st Century Marriages
- Bayern criticise PSG wealth despite Qatari backing
- British Airways investigates stewardess’ racist rants against Nigerians
- Ugandan lawmakers in presidential age-limit brawl
- Ivory Coast’s ex-army chief urged Gbagbo to step down
(guardian.ng)
Daily Trust
- Between Nigerian Peace Corps and National Guard
- Ndigbo in Oyo okays IPOB proscription
- Ayade to hand over dubiously appointed aides to police
- Reps probe Kano CP over Kwankwaso/Ganduje feud
- Oyegun: Devolution of powers, resources critical to APC formation
- Afenifere rejects Operation Crocodile Smile for south west
- Anambra farmers screen guber candidates Sep 30
- Abdulsamad Rabiu, others lead 2017 AABLA nominees
- How we revolutionised palm oil industry
- 11 DisCos need N1.5trn to match transmission capacity
- Privatisation: FGs recovery plan to refocus power sector
- Gov El-Rufai inaugurates committee on open governance
- Diversity should be our strength Atiku
- Drop NGO bill or lose support, Kogi youths tell Buba Jibril
- Economists urge FG to give priority to manufacturing sector
- Reps to chart new course for Nigeria’s unity
- Recall: INEC dumps documents in Melaye’s office
- Kidnappers abduct wife of gov Masari’s aide
(dailytrust.com.ng)
Tribune
- All-Africa Students Union honours LG boss with Nkrumah Leadership award
- PEBEC okays new action plan
- Dogara names 11 man committee on restructuring
- Restructuring: Agbakoba faults Buhari in handing over exercise to NASS, Council of State
- Court slates Nov 15 to hear ‘Wike’s suit against IGP, EFCC
- Police capture Boko Haram suspect in Ondo
- You are an ingrate, APC hits Sagay
- My recall process has expired ‘Senator Melaye
- How our tenant kidnapped our 2-year-old, 5-year-old daughters ‘Parents
- CVL takes Leaders Without Title series to Ibadan
- Proscribe CAN, JNI catholic priest tells FG
(tribuneonlineng.com)
- MAPOLY lecturers demand clarification from NBTE over status of new polytechnic
- NYSC: Serving members empower 150 students in entrepreneurial skills
- EX-MEND Leader applauds Buhari for sustaining Amnesty programme
- First batch unveiling of Chief Awolowo statutes picture
- Obaseki to meet Buhari on Edo security challenge
- Anambra 2017: Obi is our coach, he is good ‘PDP candidate, Obaze
- Afenifere condemns attack on Olubadan, warns FG against inviting military to take over
The Authority
- Gov Al-Makura seeks review of educational qualifications for politicians
- Slain priest buried as Okorocha assures punishment for suspects
- Prof Ilochi, Gov Obiano disagree over IPOB
- Anambra Guber: CAN leaders, others pray for Chidoka
- NSE lauds Imo for emerging best in Science Education
- Don’t hide your incompetence under alleged N7bn demand, Obi tells Obiano
- Junaid Mohammed: Enough of diatribe against Atiku Abubakar and Mamman Daura
- Poor coding limits IS hackers’ cyber-capabilities, says researcher
- Australia to create national space agency
(authorityngr.com)
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New Telegraph
- WAFU Cup, CHAN and the way forward
- Wanted Boko Haram commander arrested in Ondo ‘Army
- Aregbesola, Akeredolu: Sheathe the sword
- EFCC : Lawyers, groups file 17 suits against Magu
- Senate in stormy session over IPOB’s proscription
- Why we retained 14% interest rate, by CBN
- Jonathan offered me money, second term ticket to dump APC ‘Okorocha
- Prisons Service dismisses 20 officers over jailbreaks
- Senate’ll not bow to blackmail, coercion ‘Saraki
- Using whistle blowing to curb human trafficking
- Taiwo Ogunjobi: Athlete who died in plane crash
- Arms importation: Suspects opt for plea bargain
- Nigeria’s excess crude earnings hit $22.1m in one day
- Obi to Obiano: You’re not competent to govern Anambra
- Judiciary: CJN declares zero tolerance for corruption
- Strike: LUTH, psychiatric hospital discharge patients
- APC to Sagay: Buhari dug you out of oblivion
(newtelegraphonline.com)
Sahara Reporters
- Don’t Waste Time On 2019 Presidency, PDP Tells Fayose
- EFCC Uyo Office Takes Off
- Ambode Unveils 20-ft Statue Of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Says Late Politician Fought For True Federalism
- AGF To Begin Trial Of Boko Haram Suspects In October
- NGO Regulation Bill, Another Ploy By Rapacious Elite To Silence Critical Voice
- British Airways Sacks Flight Attendant Who Made Racist Comments About Nigerians
- Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Sirika Engages Oil & Gas Company As Consultant On Airports Concession
- Keyamo Speaks On The P-Square Feud
- NNPC/ IOCs And Crude Oil Theft: Curiously Nobody Is Talking About It Anymore By Ifeanyi Izeze
- Inspector General Of Police Orders Immediate Removal Of Checkpoints Nationwide
- Unlawful Firearms Importation: Court Demands Medical Reports Of Defendants Who Pleaded Guilty
- Commotion At Lagos Airport as Qatar Airways Deplanes 243 passengers Over Technical Failure
- Double Trouble: P Square Splits
- NGO Bill: NASS Cannot Be Intimidated – Dogara
- Oil Hits Highest $58.37
- INEC Serves Melaye With Recall Notice, As Senator Locks Out Bailiff
- After Two-Month Recess, Nigerian Senate Promises To Prioritize PIB, Social Justice Bill, Others
- Sokoto Commissioner Loses Appeal Against EFCC
(saharareporters.com)
Thisday
- NSE Index Falls Further Despite 164% Rise in Trading Value
- FCMB Rewards Winners in Promo
- N’Assembly: Nigeria’s Unity Not Negotiable, Agitators Must Abide by Law
- Emefiele Defends Quantitative Easing, Says CBN is Not Overfunding Govt
- FG’s N100bn Debut Sukuk Offer Oversubscribed by 6%
- World’s Largest Diamond Sells for $53m
- Irate Qatar Airways Passengers Cause Commotion at Lagos Airport
- Nigeria Ranked 125th in Global Competitiveness Index as Ease of Doing Business Reforms Get Nod
- Dasuki: Forgotten in Jail
- Technical, Vocational Education crucial to Industrialisation, Development ‘ Obaseki
- TonyElumelu’sTop10 EntrepreneurialSuccessPrinciples
- Gombe NAWOJ Trains 60 Women in Cancer Detection
- Varsity Don Canvasses Running of N’Assembly on Part-time Basis
- We’ve Rid Anambra Judiciary of Ghost Workers, Says Chief Judge
- House Passes Motion to Revisit Devolution of Powers Bill
- Widow Accuses Lawmaker in Ekiti of Sexual Harassment
- Gombe NAWOJ Trains 60 Women in Cancer Detection
- Varsity Don Canvasses Running of N’Assembly on Part-time Basis
(thisdaylive.com)
Daily Times
- Court dismisses Fani-kayodes application to transfer case
- Bank of Uganda delegates visits NCC on study mission
- AGF urges pensioners to contribute to national discourse
- Ex-MEND Commander applauds Buhari on Amnesty
- Judiciary charged on effective justice delivery
- Ex-lawmaker seeks creation of Urhobo states
- PTI alumni association, holds annual re-union day
- Buharis health remains private even if Nigeria pays, says Lai Mohammed
- Nigerian Senate to stop $380bn capital flight in oil, gas sector
- NGE urges NPAN, stakeholders to set up newsprint coys
- NEITI seek legislation to uncover owners of oil and gas companies
- Hurricane Maria: Buhari orders evacuation of Nigerian students from Dominican Island
- Restructuring: Gov Ahmed advocates expanded middle class, egalitarianism
- PDP national elective convention, Adedoja expresses concern, says he is best as chairman
- AFRIMA 2017: Lagos Partners African Union as host City
- Celebs and fans celebrate 100th episode of Battleground, Africas leading telenovela!
- Delta LGA Polls: Egbabor assures of purposeful leadership, as he declares for second termControversy trails Adamawa House of Assembly leadership change
(dailytimes.ng)
Leadership
- Osinbajo Challenges African Tax Experts On Profit Shifting, Base Erosion
- MPC Holds Interest Rate At 14% Despite Recession Exit
- 2017 Budget: FG Releases N336bn To Fund Capital Projects
- Dissecting The Hype Over NGO Bill
- Coalition Of Abuja Indigenes Rejects Appointments By Minister
- ALGON Condoles Abaji Chairman Over Death Of Education Secretary
- NUT Approves Enes Appointment As Acting Secretary General
- Dredge Rivers Niger, Benue To End Flood Disasters, Senate Tells FG
- el-Rufai Inaugurates Steering Committee On Open Govt Partnership
- Olubadan, Ex-Oyo SSG, Journalists Cheat Death, As Gunmen Attack Palace
- Presidential Panel Begins Hearing On Alleged Rights Abuses By Army, Others
- CJN Moves Against Nepotism, Tribalism In Judiciary
- Health Workers Strike Grounds Activities At National Hospital
- 90 Days For My Recall Process Has Expired Melaye
- North East States Back Calls For Restructuring
- Global Economic Recession: Lessons From The Egypt Experience
- NBBF Board Excited Over FIBA 33 Tourney Silver
- As NGO Partners Public, Private Sectors Over Post-Harvest Loss Reduction
(leadership.ng)
The Nation
- Restructuring: Reps vow not to surrender power
- Leaders should imbibe Awo’s ideals
- Senators accuse Executive of poor budget implementation
- Nigeria unity not negotiable, says Senate
- Olubadan palace shooting: Ajimobi summons security chiefs, monarchs
- Olubadan palace shooting: Ajimobi summons security chiefs, monarchs
- Govt begins 60-day action plan on ease of doing business
- Govt begins 60-day action plan on ease of doing business
- Ministers, others await Buhari’s reforms
- UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: GOAL UPDATES
- Fayose declares 2019 presidential ambition
- Happy Birthday Serena! Wish You Many More Happy Returns
- This soldiers’ ‘Python Dance’ video will thrill you
- Soldiers raid kidnappers den in Abia
- FG releases N336bn capital funds to MDAs in Q1
- Expected line-up if Liverpool must defeat Spartak Moscow
- Keyamo: Wives not at fault for PSquare’s feud
- Cost of business registration in Nigeria now cheaper’ CAC
(thenationonlineng.net)
The Herald
- Femi Fani Kayode loses bid to transfer case to Abuja
- Buhari’s health status is private despite its tax payers money-Lai Mohammed
- Nigerian Army successfully raids Zamfara forest
- Saraki Reshuffles Senate Committee, Names New Chairmen
- Cost of business registration in Nigeria now cheaper’ CAC
- Adamawa committed to poverty alleviation, youth empowerment-Gov Bindo
- UN envoy says Libyan elections should be held soon
- Kano State Govt. spends N500m on accreditation of courses at Kano poly
- EFCC opens office in Akwa Ibom
- Tragic: Nigerians In India At War Over Biafra, One Dead
- Fayose to declare Presidential Ambition on Thursday
- Underdevelopment: Nigeria ignored lessons of economic history’Ajayi
- Ambode Unveils Giant Awolowo Statue, Supports Restructuring
- Obafemi Awolowo Students share hostels with ‘Bedbugs
- Senate to commence review of 2017 budget implementation in October-Saraki
- Prince William hails ‘visionary planning’ of World War II era city
- NSE market moves 500.29m shares worth N3.62b
- Nigerian tennis prodigy, Marylove Edwards, wins US trophy
Daily Independent
- APC May Seek Sagay’s Removal As PACAC Boss
- FG Releases N336bn Q1 Capital Funds To MDAs
- Afenifere To Army: Don’t Deploy ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ To South West
- Woman Accuses Ekiti Lawmaker Of Sexual Assault
- Fragile Forex Regime, Inflation Force CBN To Hold Rate At 14%
- Kogi NGO Drums Support For Peaceful Coexistence
- Women Farmers Advocate Increased Agric Funding In Benue
- Nigeria’s Rising Foreign And Domestic Debts
- Why Action Alliance Wants To Sack Obiano In Anambra ‘ Udeze
- Senate To Stop $380bn Capital Flight In Oil, Gas Sector
- NAMA Commences Sectorisation Of Lagos Area Control
- NPDC Targets 500,000 bpd By 2020
- Equities Market Opens Negative, NSE Index Down 0.36%
- Why My Recall Process Can’t Go On, By Melaye
- Redeemer’s University Demands $370,000 From FG For Ebola Test Kits
- FIRS, ICAN Disagree On 10-Year Tax Incentives For New Firms
- 2019: Fayose To Formally Declare Presidential Ambition Thursday
- APC Attacks Itse Sagay, Says He Indicted Buhari
Premium Times
- Two killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accidents
- Police arrest two teenagers for rape
- Restructuring: APC restates commitment to devolution of powers
- Champions League: Ronaldo scores brace, Kane hat-trick
- Ambode unveils 20-feet Awolowo statue
- Ekiti lawmaker accused of assaulting widow
- Naira sells at N364/$ as MPC holds rate
- British Airways sacks air hostess who made ‘racist’ Nigerian remarks
- Saudi Arabia to allow women drive
- Illegal Arms Importation: Nigeria Customs chief meets Turkish ambassador
- VIDEO: Young Chibok Boko Haram attack victim walking in Dubai Hospital
- Osinbajo proposes review of taxes to aid sustainable development
- Andy Uba loses Influential position as Saraki changes heads of Nigerian Senate committees
- Importation of 661 pump-action rifles: Court requests medical report on suspects
- 2017 budget: Adeosun provides details of N336 billion disbursed to ministries for capital projects
- World Contraceptive Day: WHO wants contraceptives treated as basic human right
- Senate summons ministers over funding of capital projects
- Flooding: NEMA urges Imo Govt to demolish houses along waterways
World
- 'We Are Outraged': Thousands Of Faith Leaders Oppose GOP Health Care Bill – Yahoo
- 'We will finally have our state': Iraqi Kurds vote in historic referendum on independence – Yahoo
- “A Week In China” Is Not Long Enough To See Beyond The Hyperbole – Forbes
- “Celebrating David Bowie” Tour To Hit The U.S. And Canada in Early 2018 – Forbes
- “Heroic Agriculture” At 37 Cents Per Kilo: The Economics Of Grape Growing On Pantelleria – Forbes
- 10 must-have travel tech accessories – Business Insider
- 10 of Africa’s best water adventures – CNN
- 10 Of Serena Williams' Most Relatable Parenting Moments – Yahoo
- 10 Reasons Why 7 Out of 10 Businesses Fail Within 10 Years – Entrepreneur
Pulse
- In Oyo: I’ll build on existing peaceful structure ‘ new DSS Director
- Hameed Ali: Customs boss, Turkish envoy agree to stop export of arms, harmful shipment
- In Benue: NLC condemns refusal of Ortom’s government to pay salaries
- Yari: Governor calls for stakeholders’ support to curb insecurity
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: 2 dead, 9 injured in double accidents on highway
- Macron: French President unveils tricky first budget
- Politics: Bill O’Reilly returned to Fox News to air his grievances and regrets with Sean Hannity
- In Colombia: Security force captures 28 members of feared drug gang: Santos
- In UK: Labour mobilises to push Corbyn into power
- Buhari: Lai Mohammed says President under no obligation to reveal medical condition
- Finance: After the Equifax breach, consumers were advised to freeze their credit ‘ but almost no one did it
- Sports: Mark Cuban lent the Mavericks team plane to a Puerto Rican player to bring relief supplies to his home country
- Politics: Trump kept calling the prime minister of Spain ‘president
- Sports: NBA legend Bill Russell took a knee while wearing Presidential Medal of Freedom in support of NFL anthem protestors
- Relationship Tips: Is your relationship at the brink of a breakup’ Bring back the spark with these 5 tips
- Tech: A pair of big companies explain why they jumped on board the Microsoft cloud (MSFT, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL)
- Wike: Rivers govt says APC is plotting to kill students
- Ambode: Awolowo’s legacies remain benchmark for progressive leadership ‘ Governor says
(pulse.ng)
BusinessDay
- Rotimi Okpaise, others canvass for capital adequacy, increased returns to attract investment
- Ports & Cargo terminal intensifies general cargo handling services
- NAICOM to use statutory deposits for unpaid claims
- Peterside seeks collaborative efforts to tackle climate change menace
- What future for Nigeria’s pension industry
- Consolidated Hallmark Insurance to raise N500m additional capital on rights issue
- Nigerian Banks sitting on N3.55 billion cash pile
- Renaissance Capital doubles net profit in H1 2017
- Odu’a Investment grows 2016 revenue by 5% yoy
- Ugwuanyi calls for emergency management collaborations to reduce disaster impact
- UK’s Serious Fraud Office brings charges against ex-Afren executives
- ICRC launches PPP Contracts disclosure Portal
- CBN injects $195m into forex market MPC decides today
- NSE equity turnover hits N17.86 billion as bank stocks excite
- Ogunbanjo elected as Nigerian Stock Exchange new president
- World’s Largest Money-Market Fund Will Lower Its Returns, Shed Risk
- Hurricane Maria: Buhari orders immediate evacuation of Nigerians students in Dominican Island
(businessdayonline.com)
Business
- “A Week In China” Is Not Long Enough To See Beyond The Hyperbole – Forbes
- “Celebrating David Bowie” Tour To Hit The U.S. And Canada in Early 2018 – Forbes
- “Heroic Agriculture” At 37 Cents Per Kilo: The Economics Of Grape Growing On Pantelleria – Forbes
- 10 must-have travel tech accessories – Business Insider
- 10 Reasons Why 7 Out of 10 Businesses Fail Within 10 Years – Entrepreneur
- 10 Surprising and Inspiring Quotes About Success and Leadership From the Genius Behind The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds – Entrepreneur
- 10 things in tech you need to know today (AAPL, MSFT, GOOG, AMZN) – Business Insider
- 10 things you need to know before the opening bell (SPY, SPX, QQQ, DIA) – Business Insider
- 10 things you need to know in markets today – Business Insider
Global Affairs
Iran–Israel War Escalates: Today’s Attacks, Trump’s Warning & Biblical Insights
The Iran–Israel conflict has surged into a full-fledged air war with growing humanitarian tolls. Trump’s evacuation call adds urgency and affects global stability.

Latest Developments
- Israel’s Operation Rising Lion launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites (Natanz, Isfahan, Fordow), key IRGC commanders, and missile infrastructure—including in Tehran—claiming “total air superiority” (theguardian.com).
- Iran retaliated with over 300 missiles and drones, landing in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and other regions (apnews.com).
Current Casualties & Damage
- Iran: Health Ministry reports 224 killed, ~1,277 injured; independent sources suggest up to 400+ deaths, many civilians, with extensive damage to city infrastructures—water, power, hospitals (theguardian.com).
- Israel: Official sources confirm 24 civilian deaths, ~60–500 injured from Iranian strikes (apnews.com).
Official Statements
President Donald Trump
- Urged all Tehran residents to vacate right away; left G7 early to address crisis (reuters.com).
- Pushed for a “real deal” nuclear agreement with Iran, denying ceasefire claims (reuters.com).
Israeli Government (PM & IDF)
- PM Netanyahu stated the operation will persist “as many days as needed to neutralize the threat”—emphasizing hits on nuclear/scientific and missile facilities (understandingwar.org).
- The military claims destruction of 120 missile launchers (~1/3 of Iran’s stockpile) and “total air superiority” over Tehran (theguardian.com).
Iranian Response
- Supreme Leader Khamenei denounced strikes as “crimes” and promised a “bitter fate” for Israel (en.wikipedia.org).
- IRGC’s spokesperson declared readiness to retaliate further; Foreign Ministry blamed U.S. for dangerous consequences (en.wikipedia.org).
- Read Also: Israel-Iran Conflict: History, Latest Impact & Solutions–Trackingtimes
Humanitarian Impact & Civilian Exodus
- Over 100,000 Tehran residents have fled northwards to Mazandaran, Gilan, and Alborz provinces (en.wikipedia.org).
- Reports of fuel shortages, hospital strain, internet blackouts, and psychological distress are emerging (en.wikipedia.org).
🔮 What’s Next?
- Further military escalation — Iran may strike U.S. or allies if intervention continues (understandingwar.org).
- Nuclear diplomacy in limbo — Iran paused talks pending Israeli ceasefire; Trump supports negotiation .
- Broader regional ripple effects — Proxy groups, including Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias, could escalate (en.wikipedia.org).
- Global economic disruptions — Oil prices spiked after Tehran warnings; airlines diverted flights (en.wikipedia.org).
Biblical Perspective
- Operation Rising Lion invokes Isaiah 31:4 (“As a lion… roars!”), reinforcing Israel’s belief in its God-given resolve (newarab.com).
- Some Christian prophecy scholars see this as part of eschatological build-up (Ezekiel 38, Isaiah 17)—though cautioned by others to avoid hasty conclusions (forums.crosswalk.com).
- Biblical themes abound: calls for justice, divine defense, and the lament over cities under siege echo Psalms and prophets (e.g., Lamentations 2:1; Joel 3:2). Prayer for peace and wisdom is urged.
Key Takeaways
- The Iran–Israel conflict has surged into a full-fledged air war with growing humanitarian tolls.
- Trump’s evacuation call adds urgency and affects global stability.
- Expect continued conflict, potential negotiations, and regional escalation.
- Many believers are interpreting the events through biblical lenses—prayers for peace are critical.
Global Affairs
Israel-Iran Conflict: History, Latest Impact & Solutions–Trackingtimes
This opposition has led to covert operations and battlefield skirmishes across Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.

Historical Background
Since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, tensions with Israel have grown over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support for proxy militias like Hezbollah. Israel has consistently opposed any perceived existential threat. This opposition has led to covert operations and battlefield skirmishes across Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen. These conflicts are mostly orchestrated from the shadows. This rivalry has rarely escalated into full-scale war.
Most Recent Updates & Casualties
🛑 Israeli “Operation Rising Lion” (Started June 13)
- Targets hit: Over 100 Iranian sites—including Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, IRGC bases, missile production plants, Tehran’s Ministry of Defense HQ, and oil/fuel depots near Tehran (english.mathrubhumi.com, theguardian.com, en.wikipedia.org, wsj.com).
- Casualties in Iran: At least 78–224 killed (including 20+ senior commanders such as Maj Gen Mohammad Bagheri, Gen Hossein Salami, Gen Gholam Ali Rashid, Gen Amir Ali Hajizadeh); 6–14 nuclear scientists killed; hundreds wounded; many civilians among victims (theguardian.com).
- Notable death: Brigadier Gen Mehdi Rabbani and his family were killed in one strike (en.wikipedia.org).
🇮🇷 Iranian Retaliation
- Missile & drone attacks: Waves launched at Tel Aviv and Haifa; 65 ballistic missiles and scores of drones fired (theguardian.com).
- Casualties in Israel: At least 14–24 killed and ~390 injured; critical infrastructure—including a power plant and U.S. Embassy wing—was damaged (theguardian.com).
Official Statements
Iran – Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
“Israel opened its wicked and blood‑stained hand… will receive a bitter and painful fate… severe punishment awaits.” (thedailyguardian.com)
Israel – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
“We acted pre‑emptively to prevent Iran’s nuclear bomb… we’ll do what we need to do. Regime change is possible.” (ft.com)
USA – President Donald Trump
“We were aware of the impending Israeli operation… working behind the scenes on a deal… vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader… unprecedented retaliation if Iran targets the U.S.” (theguardian.com)
🌍 Regional & Global Impacts
Middle East
- New proxy wars erupt across Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.
- Oil markets surged, then stabilized—global energy remains vulnerable .
- Gulf and NATO countries deploy military to deter escalation amid high tensions (theguardian.com).
USA
- Supports Israel’s missile defenses and may deploy naval vessels.
- Oil price fluctuations could worsen inflation.
- Diplomatic pressure mounts with vetoes and summit-level interventions .
Africa
- Rising oil prices strain developing economies.
- Cargo and shipping risks impact African trade.
- Diaspora populations in Africa may intensify local debates or protests via spiritual and cultural channels.
📖 Historical & Biblical Lens
- Biblical parallels: Books like Ezekiel (chapters 38–39) discuss invasions from the North targeting Israel. Some interpret modern Iranian threats through this prophetic narrative.
- Spiritual implications: Maxwell Nnawuihe’s teachings on justice, fearlessness, and faith echo strongly amid this crisis.
- Economic ties: Faith & Fortune Finance’s messages on biblical stewardship and fiscal resilience are directly relevant as nations and individuals face uncertainty.
🕊️ Pathways to Peace
- U.N.-mediated ceasefire with verified arms monitoring to halt further strikes.
- Inclusive regional security framework involving Gulf states, Iraq, and Syria to reduce proxy aggression.
- Faith-driven diplomacy: Interfaith councils (Christian-Muslim-Jewish) promoting reconciliation, trust-building, and shared economic ventures.
- Economic resilience programs: Channel resources into reconstruction and economic stability—aligning with themes from Faith & Fortune Finance’s “Kingdom Wealth” strategy.
- Faith & Fortune Finance’s content tied to economic resilience:
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Tinubu Refused To Honour Our Agreement To Release Nnamdi Kanu After Election– Kanu’s Brother
Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said they had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for the release of his elder brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Emmanuel disclosed that he had the pact with Tinubu’s son, Seyi, in Abuja before the 2023 presidential election.
Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.
According to him, it was agreed that IPOB would not bycott the polls on the condition that Tinubu would release Kanu if elected President.
Prince Emmanuel expressed disappointment that nearly two years after the emergence of Tinubu as President, his brother (Kanu), has continued to languish in detention despite the fact that the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had since recused herself from the matter.
He said it was disappointing that those who claimed to be honourable, failed to keep their words.
The statement read:”Before the last election, I received a message from an ex-governor that Seyi the son of President Tinubu wanted to see me. I agreed to meet with him on the condition that the overriding priority and hence the fulcrum of our discussion will be the release of my brother. The meeting was held in Abuja in the presence of another individual whom I asked along to witness the deliberations and if need be provide independent verification should the need arise.
“Seyi confirmed to me that his father sanctioned the meeting and that I should consider any agreement we reach as binding on the then candidate Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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“In good faith we agreed that I shall relay the outcome to my brother to reinforce the long held tradition of IPOB not interfering with the conduct of elections, either through boycott or any other form of civil disobedience. This understanding was duly communicated to my brother and he reaffirmed his commitment not to stop the elections or order any boycott.
“When President Tinubu as a candidate visited Owerri during his campaign, he too reiterated his commitment to facilitate the release of my brother if elected. We took his public statement as a tacit reaffirmation of the understanding I reached with his son Seyi.
“At the end, IPOB did not call for election boycott despite having the capacity to do so. IPOB also made sure that discordant voices urging election boycott were overcome because election boycotts would not reflect well on the reputation of a global movement that prides itself on adherence to democratic tenets.
“It therefore, defies logic that nearly two years after President Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, my brother is still in detention despite not having any charge against him. It’s been over three months now that Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from the case yet no new judge has been assigned the case.
“This is on top of the fact that Appeal Court had earlier discharged him of the sham charges and ordered his release which the previous regime of Buhari declined to obey.
“Supreme Court determination that his bail ought not to have been revoked has been ignored by the courts and the government. The latest insult is that Abuja courts of all persuasion are no longer willing to determine the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on merit but are rather relying on ludicrous and inapplicable technicalities to stall the timely determination of his cases.
“The truth is that Nigerian courts cannot, will not and do not have both the substantive and procedural jurisdiction to try him. His detention is without the backing of any known law in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world.”
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