…he said, adding Doha was working “towards an interim deal”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday confirmed indirect negotiations were taking place. “Given the sensitivity and gravity of the current situation, consultations and deliberations are very intensive,” Araghchi told state media. – Reopen the strai…

…detonations were also felt in neighboring Hengam Island and the harbour city of Bandar Abbas.Qeshm Island, situated roughly 14 miles away from Bandar Abbas, is central to Iran’s grip on maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that conveys about 20 percent of the world’s crude oil supply.The developme…

…with intensive indirect mediation efforts led by Qatar. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi characterized the diplomatic talks as highly active, pointing to a proposed seven-step framework from Tehran. Administration figures have expressed cautious optimism. Vice President JD Vance noted progress in potential settl…

…and whether farmers can return to their fields without risking their lives. For Maryam Abbas, the attack has taken away the means through which she supported herself and her family. A food seller, farmer and fisherwoman, Abbas depended on different sources of livelihood to meet household needs. Each activity played a r…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any Israeli-instigated attack in the Gulf region would have a “devastating impact” on global markets. “Devastating impact on int’l markets of any Israel-instigated military misadventure in Persian Gulf region remains major concern for both gas suppliers an…

…the gunmen, and some victims were rescued during that pursuit.Another resident, Muhammad Abbas, said he and his wife had been watching television shortly before midnight when they heard gunshots. "We immediately switched off the television set, and I tried calling a friend but could not reach him. He later called me ba…

…Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Abbas Jimoh, for comments on the matter were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to WhatsApp messages sent to him. Repeated attempts to obtain his reaction through direct telephone calls to his line were also unsuccessful, as he did…

…Kebbi State. The victims were identified as Aisha Aminu, 46; Sumayya Aminu, 27; and Nana Abbas, 15. The victims were rescued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during an operation in the area, with two of them rescued at Makuku Village and the third at Dankolo Village. This was disclosed in a statement made available to ou…

…to meet their demands. The defendants are Mahmud Muhammad, also known as Abu Bara’a and Abbas Mukhtar; Abubakar Abbas, aka Isah Adam and Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri; Abdulrazak Umar, aka Abu Khalifa and Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, aka Abu Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, aka Abu Itisar. They are facing trial over thei…

…of complicity in the Oriire attacks. The five are Mahmud Muhammad (aka Abu Bara’a, Abbas Mukhtar); Abubakar Abbas (aka Isah Adam, Mallam Mahmuda Al-Nigeri); Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid); Yunusa Musa (aka Abu Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka Abu Itisar). According to the prosecution, the defe…

…persons suspected to be involved in the activities. The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed, commended the operatives for their vigilance, professionalism and commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure across the state. The Commandant reiterated his firm position that Kwara State will not be…

…Defence Academy (NDA) headquarters in Kaduna, where he received an award from Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Adeshina had distinguished himself as the best graduating cadet of Branch Commission Course (BC) 3, earning his commission into the NAF in the air intelligence speciality.From enlisted…

…of the pictures taken at the commissioning, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, was seen presenting a plaque to Adeshina. Sadly, nine days later, on October 5, he d!ed in the aircraft crash. The rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of the crash to locate his remains as well as those of…

…Adam said the first incident occurred on September 29, 2026, at about 11:30pm when one Abbas Ibrahim, 27, of Nassarawa village, Gwaram LGA, allegedly entered the residence of his elder brother, Basiru Shuaibu, 25, by jumping over the fence. According to the PPRO, the suspect, who claimed to be of unsound mind, allegedl…

…26, 2026. At his commissioning ceremony, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, personally presented a plaque to him in recognition of his achievement. Nine days later, he was among those who perished in the Igbokoda crash. On Tuesday, tributes flooded Facebook from colleagues and loved ones who remem…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Abbas Ibrahim, over the death of his elder brother, Basiru Shuaibu, in a fire incident in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on September 29, 2026, at about 11:30pm at Nassarawa village, Gwaram LGA. The Police Public Relations…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that there was no military solution to his country’s conflict with the United States, with talks on ending the war apparently at an impasse. A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and…

…business.” US media reported the State Department had told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation to leave the country Monday, and resorted to expelling the two members after learning from the Iranian mission to the UN they remained in the country on Friday. One member of the delegation left Friday…

…politically for Netanyahu’s rivals to forge an alliance with Raam and its leader Mansour Abbas, a moderate Islamist and former dentist. Adalah, an advocacy group for the rights of Israeli Arabs, called the whole disqualification bid an attempt “to delegitimise Palestinian citizens and their parliamentary representative…

…Qatari mediators were expected to hold separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York and the United States side on Monday or Tuesday, according to an official briefed on the negotiations, Reuters reported on Monday. The discussions were expected to focus on an amended version of a seven-day pro…

…the Director of the Securities and Investment Services Department of the SEC, Abdulkadir Abbas. The SEC also registered the refinery’s existing 120.13 billion ordinary shares as part of the process. The proposed offer will give investors an opportunity to acquire shares in one of Nigeria’s largest industrial projec…

…an airport in Jiroft, and that explosions were heard on Qeshm island and in Bandar Abbas.US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, speaking on behalf of Centcom to the BBC, acknowledged the reports from Iranian state media about Sirik, but insisted: "The US military never targets civilians, unlike the IRGC."Centcom said the strikes…

…that preceded the emergence of Godswill Akpabio as Senate President and Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Adeleke said he had assured President Tinubu during the period that lawmakers from Osun would support the President’s preferred candidates, despite indications that some members of his poli…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday urged Nigerians to vote for political parties and their candidates in the 2027 general elections based on their actions and past records rather than rhetoric and campaign promises. Hon. Tajudeen gave the charge while delivering a goodwill mes…

…that Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas and Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, were not invited to speak at the event. He argued that the conference provided an opportunity for robust discussion of electoral reforms and…