Headlines- In order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said late Monday that it was striking Iran for the tenth night in a row.
- After their announcement of a naval blockade in the southern part of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia denounced the Houthis in Yemen, who are supported by Iran.
- According to Jordan's state television, the Jordanian Armed Forces said that three missiles launched from Iran had been intercepted.
- After the deaths of three American service personnel this past weekend, US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that they "will pay" every time they kill Americans.
- Multiple Iranian airstrikes on Middle East bases this month have injured nearly 100 US service men.
- In the latest round of Iranian retaliatory attacks on the Gulf state allied with the United States, the Kuwaiti army said it is working to intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
Tag: Nigeria
Taxi System Powered by Electric Cars...
The need for sustainable solutions becomes more pressing as climate change wreaks havoc around the world. In Nigeria, a private company recently introduced an Uber-style taxi system made of approximately 200 electric vehicles.
To Tackle Militant Attacks,Nigeria Considers Introduction...
As part of measures to tackle the militant attacks, mass kidnappings, and banditry activities that have plagued the nation, Nigeria is considering establishing state police throughout all 36 of its states. The violence has overwhelmed the country’s police force, which numbers over 300,000 members.The state police are an addition to this force. Nigerians cautiously welcome the move.
Ten Years Later, Families, Activists Remember...
The Islamic terror group Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of schoolgirls in northern Nigeria ten years ago.Many escaped or gained freedom through negotiations, but the fate of 82 girls hangs on the hope of reviving a once-vibrant advocacy group.Following the 2014 kidnapping, the “Bring Back Our Girls,” or BBOG, group, dominated headlines across the globe.In the decade since the raid, mass abductions have become frequent, and activists have grown weary.
Box Office Milestone Gives Optimism to...
The Nigerian film industry, often referred to as Nollywood, is making strides in terms of both art and box office popularity. It is now the second largest moviemaker in the world by volume.
Nigeria Seeking New Mining Industry Opportunities
Nigerian officials are taking a new look at the mining industry as part of their efforts to diversify the country’s economy after years of focusing on oil and gas. But the country remains reeling from the environmental damage that old mining operations and ongoing illegal mining have inflicted.
Nigerian Startup Is Teaching AI History...
The aim of one nonprofit organization in Nigeria is to digitize the country’s past. Old copies of newspapers from 1960—the year Nigeria gained independence—to the present are being uploaded for the purpose.
Survivors of Sexual Violence in Nigeria...
Nigeria is a signatory to several international treaties that aim to end gender-based and sexual violence against women. However, the problem still exists. Some now want new laws to make offenders accountable.
Advocates Call for Urgent Action to...
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies advocates in Nigeria are calling for urgent action to prevent starvation in the country. Over 15% of the population is undernourished right now, and the number is rising, according to U.N. reports.
Nigerian Authorities, Unions Disagree Over Removal...
Nigerian unions have threatened to go on strike in order to get the government to reinstate the fuel subsidies it cut off in May. The Nigerian Labor Congress, which represents hundreds of thousands of workers, is asking the government to reverse its decision or to introduce measures that will help citizens in coping with soaring food and transportation costs.
After Climate Change Summit, Nigerian Officials...
Nigerian officials said at the recent Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, that the country’s Energy Transition Plan aims to produce millions of jobs and much cleaner air. Nigeria is expected to move from coal and firewood to natural gas and other environmentally friendly energy sources under the project.