Friday, 17 April, 2026

Category: Security


WTI crude oil futures skyrocketed over 11 per cent on Friday, breaching $112 per barrel—the highest level in nearly four years—as traders reassessed supply risks from the intensifying war in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude followed suit, climbing more than Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor As Christians across Anambra State commence the Easter celebrations, the State Police Command has activated the final phase of its security architecture, strategically dominating key areas to enhance safety across the State. The Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) Read more…


The US president has threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine after European leaders refused to join the campaign US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO and key European leaders, deepening tensions within the bloc over the war Read more…


President Bola Tinubu has directed top security chiefs and the Minister of Defence to go after the killers of Plateau citizens and immediately strengthen security measures in the state to tackle recurring attacks. President Bola Tinubu has directed top security Read more…


Gunmen have killed the traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, HRH Jehoshaphat Ikegwu. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at his palace. Sources in the community told Daily Sun that the gunmen invaded Ikegwu’s palace Read more…


Takeaways from Trump’s address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to explain his rationale for the war against Iran at a pivotal moment at home and abroad, but he offered few new Read more…


The evidence gathered by this newspaper indicates that the letter was forged and subsequently submitted to the UK tribunal by Mr Ozekhome. PREMIUM TIMES can report that a letter submitted by prominent Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome to a London tribunal Read more…


Authorities of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have directed all students to immediately evacuate the institution’s hostels due to rising security tensions in Jos and its surrounding areas. The directive, issued on Wednesday by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, follows Read more…


U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including the country’s desalination plants. Such a move — and Iran’s possible targeting of the plants of its Gulf Arab neighbors — could have devastating impacts across the water-starved Read more…


By Uzo Ugwunze The Mayor of Idemili North, Hon Stanley Nkwoka has praised several markets within his LGA for complying with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ‘No more Monday sit at home directive. Conducting his usual Monday weekly Market inspection to ensure Read more…


After a month of threats, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels finally entered the Middle East conflict on Saturday, firing two missiles towards Israel. And in recent days they have also warned they could close a key waterway at the southern entrance of the Read more…


Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen to the prayers of those who wage war. On Palm Sunday Read more…