Saudi Arabia Turns to $8bn Loan as Iran War Tests Its Finances

Saudi explores fresh borrowing as war disrupts trade, hits oil output and leaves the kingdom facing a $9.1bn second-quarter deficit By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia is exploring a fresh loan … Read More

Trump Vows to ‘Hit Iran Hard’ as US-Iran Hostilities Explode Again

US president threatens retaliation after Iranian missiles target American forces in Jordan as Iran vows to respond to further attacks By Abdullahi Yusuf US President Donald Trump has vowed a … Read More

Oloriegbe, Oloyede Challenge Muslim Doctors to Put Conscience Back in Healthcare

At IMAN’s 27th conference in Ilorin, medical leaders warn that technology, money and professional competence cannot replace compassion and ethical responsibility By Abdullahi Yusuf Muslim medical professionals have been challenged … Read More

Iran Claims Over 1,000 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Retaliatory Strikes

Armed Forces spokesman claims thousands more were wounded and says Tehran will continue efforts to drive US forces from West Asia By Sadiq Abdulfatah Iran’s Armed Forces spokesman, Brigadier General … Read More

Rabies Claims Two Lives in FCT as Authorities Prepare Mass Vaccination

Eight confirmed cases recorded in Gwagwalada and Kwali as veterinary authorities warn residents over roaming and unvaccinated dogs and cats By Abdullahi Yusuf Rabies has claimed two lives in the … Read More

Jigawa Governor Namadi Takes New Role as IHR National Patron

Independent Hajj Reporters cite support for pilgrims and protection of Jigawa’s Hajj allocation as governor accepts new role By Abdullahi Yusuf The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has appointed Jigawa State … Read More

Iran Defies US Oil Blockade, Transfers $7.5bn to Central Bank, Report Says

Iran records 99% of its budgeted oil revenue in first four months of fiscal year despite disruption to exports and maritime trade By Abdullahi Yusuf Iran has transferred $7.5 billion … Read More