Trump Hosts Peace Summit as DR Congo and Rwanda Agree to Sign Washington Deal Amid Escalating M23 Conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are set to sign a US-brokered peace deal in Washington, hosted by President Donald Trump, despite ongoing clashes between DR Congo’s army and M23 rebels in the east. The agreement aims to end years of cross-border tensions, even as the M23 launches fresh offensives and regional forces engage in coordinated operations. Analysts warn that the signing may offer symbolic progress but is unlikely to halt hostilities without major concessions, including the withdrawal of Rwandan troops and disarmament of FDLR militias. The US and Qatar are driving the mediation, linking peace to future cooperation on energy, mining and regional infrastructure.

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sheriff Abubakar Rabiu Drops Expl0sive Open Letter, Accuses Northern Clerics of Fueling Extrem!sm

A retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sheriff Abubakar Rabiu, has dropped one of the boldest, loudest, and most uncomfortable truths Northern Nigeria has heard in years — and his message is now spreading through mosques like wildfire.

In his fiery open letter, the respected ex-cop accused a section of Northern Islamic cler!cs of:

“Po!soning the minds of our youth with vituperat!ve, inciting and danger0usly divisive sermons.”

He warned that some preachers have turned the pulpit into a battleground, labeling Christians as “arne,” “kafurai,” and “infidels destined for h3ll.”
And he didn’t mince words:

“This is not Islam. This is m@dness. And this m@dness gave birth to Boko Haram.”

Rabiu argued that h@teful preaching, combined with the Almajiri system, has created a breeding ground for extrem!sm:

“An idle mind is the dev!l’s workshop. Those street children begging today will become tomorrow's recruits and fo0t soldiers for terr0r groups.”

He also questioned why Nigeria gets flagged internationally:

“Instead of shouting that Trump is Islamophob!c, ask why America put us on that list.
Try this kind of preaching in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE—even Cameroon—and you’ll be arrested the same day.”

Rabiu called on the President, the National Assembly, Northern governors, and all LG chairmen to urgently enact laws that:

Crim!nalize calling any Nigerian “arne” or “kafir” from the pulpit
✔ Ban street begging by children (Almajiri)
✔ End h@te speech disguised as relig!ous preaching

He warned that failure to act may attract the same global digital w@r that turned Afghanistan and Iraq into ruins.

But he ended with hope:

“If we implement these measures sincerely, Nigeria will return to the peace we enjoyed in the 70s–90s when Muslims and Christians shared meals, drank from the same cup, and buried each other’s de@d.”

This message is loud, raw, and shaking the entire region — and the conversation has only just begun.

ALMA: Lebanon’s institutions are collapsing, and the Lebanese Armed Forces are struggling just to survive. The army is being kept afloat by U.S., Qatari, and French funding that covers salaries, fuel, food, and basic equipment.
But with a largely Muslim rank-and-file and deep Hezbollah penetration, the LAF has neither independence nor the capacity to confront the group. Foreign money keeps the army standing, yet does not create a force able or willing to challenge Hezbollah.

An Iranian military spokesman says Israel would have collapsed if the recent 12-day war had continued for just two more weeks.
Speaking at a conference in Tehran, IRGC spokesman Brig. Gen. Ali Mohammad Naeini said Iran relied entirely on its own capabilities during the conflict and claimed this strategy enabled it to defeat its enemies.

He highlighted the Basij force as a key pillar of Iran’s national power, arguing that any government disconnected from its citizens is at risk of collapse. Naeini said the war tested Iran’s deterrence, strategy, and resilience, adding that decades of threats pushed Iran to build a self-reliant, asymmetric defense system after the Iran-Iraq war.

He noted that Iran has expanded its missile ranges and scientific capabilities, describing the country’s missile experts as young, committed specialists. According to him, Iran struck at least 45 Israeli strategic sites during the conflict, causing major damage and prompting calls to end the fighting.

Naeini insisted Iran needed no foreign assistance and aimed to counter narratives portraying it as weak. He also said neighboring countries quickly condemned Israel’s initial attack on Iran.

The conflict began on June 13 when Israel carried out an attack on Iran, followed by U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The fighting left more than 1,000 people dead in Iran. In response, Iran targeted sites across Israeli-controlled territories and struck the U.S. Al-Udeid air base in Qatar.
By June 24, Iran’s retaliatory operations forced an end to the hostilities.

Actor Threatens To Lead Mass Boycott Of Al Jazeera Over Article Denying ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria.

Okechukwu’s intervention came after Al Jazeera published an opinion article by Gimba Kakanda, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Research and Analytics, on October 2, 2025.

Nigerian actor and media consultant Joseph Chidi Okechukwu, also known as J. C. Okechukwu, has threatened to lead a mass boycott of Qatar-based global news network Al Jazeera after the outlet published an opinion piece denying that Christians in Nigeria are the victims of a coordinated, faith-targeted extermination.

Okechukwu’s intervention came after Al Jazeera published an opinion article by Gimba Kakanda, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Research and Analytics, on October 2, 2025.

The Al Jazeera piece argued that claims of a “Christian genocide” mischaracterise Nigeria’s complex security crises and risk inflaming divisions.

The controversy has played out publicly on social media, where Okechukwu used his X account to issue a direct challenge to the broadcaster and to the author of the piece.

“Hi @AlJazeera World if you don't take this post down and tender unreserved apology to the grieving Christian faithfuls in Nigeria, we will carry out a massive boycott campaign the likes of which you've never seen before,” he wrote.

Okechukwu accused the network of a double standard in its global reporting, saying, “It is such a shame that you guys had your global viewers glued to your TV as you constantly screamed genocide over Israel’s actions in Gaza, only to turn around and deny the genocide of Christians in Nigeria that has gone on for more than a decade, which you’ve never reported.”

He also cited casualty figures, asking: “There are reports that about 70,100 Palestinians were killed and the whole world unanimously called it a genocide. In Nigeria, Christian deaths has since surpassed 125,000 and counting and you claim there’s no Christian Genocide?

Super Eagles’ Flight to Uyo Delayed After Aircraft’s Windscreen Cracked Mid-Air.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ return to Uyo for Tuesday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic was delayed after their aircraft developed a cr+cked windscreen mid-air.

The ValueJet Airline plane, which had earlier flown part of the team to Polokwane for the match against Lesotho, made an emergency return to Luanda, Angola, shortly after takeoff during a refuelling stop.

According to the NFF Communications Department, the pilot acted swiftly to ensure the safety of all passengers, and the aircraft landed safely back in Luanda without casualties.

The incident occurred as the team was heading home following a 2–1 away win over Lesotho, a result that boosted Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The victory lifted the Eagles to third place in Group C with 14 points, behind Benin Republic (17) and South Africa (15).

The NFF stated that ValueJet, in coordination with the Federal Government, the Ministers of Aviation and Foreign Affairs, and the Chief of Staff to the President, is working urgently to secure permits for a replacement aircraft from Lagos to transport the delegation to Uyo.

Tuesday’s fixture is seen as a must-win for Nigeria. Only group winners qualify automatically for the World Cup, while the four best runners-up advance to the playoffs.

To keep their qualification hopes alive, the Super Eagles must defeat Benin Republic and hope South Africa drops points in their final game. Anything less would end Nigeria’s bid to return to the world stage after missing Qatar 2022.

The clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo is being viewed as a defining moment for the three-time African champions, who are determined to reclaim national pride and secure a place at FIFA 2026.

US to deport hundreds of Iranians after deal with Tehran.

The United States is planning to deport some 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, as part of US President Donald Trump’s broader crackdown on immigration.

“In the first step, they decided to deport 120 Iranians who entered the US illegally, most of whom through Mexico,” the Iranian foreign ministry’s director general for parliament affairs, senior Iranian official Hossein Noushabadi, told the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

The deportation, an uncommon instance of cooperation between the two countries, came after months of talks, according to the New York Times, which first reported the move.

Noushabadi said the US was “planning to deport around 400 Iranians, most of whom entered the country illegally, in line with the new anti-immigrant approach of the US government.”

The first group of 120 would reach Iran in the next one or two days, he said.

The New York Times reported that a US-chartered flight took off from Louisiana on Monday and was scheduled to arrive in Iran via Qatar sometime on Tuesday.

Some of the Iranians had volunteered to leave after being in detention centers for months, and some had not, the newspaper said.

Noushabadi called on Washington to respect the rights of Iranian migrants in the United States.

UN Security Council members have roundly condemned Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar’s Doha, as Hamas pledges to keep fighting, saying its key demands have not wavered amid Israel's ongoing 'genocidal' war.

Israel says it has carried out strike on senior Hamas leaders in Qatari capital Doha.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Embassy In Qatar Accused Of Victimising Passport Applicant Who Exposed Racketeering

The Nigerian Embassy in Qatar has allegedly refused to renew the passport of a Nigerian applicant after he exposed a passport racketeering scheme involving embassy officials.

Despite paying ₦315,000 (750 Qatari Riyals) for renewal, his name was reportedly removed from the list of over 500 passports issued between August 1–6, 2025. Sources told SaharaReporters the action was deliberate punishment for his role in exposing the scam.

A July investigation revealed that Nigerians in Qatar were stranded for months after the embassy collected huge sums for renewals but failed to deliver. Officials allegedly traced the applicant through his payment receipt in the report.

The move has left him stranded with an expired passport, affecting his job prospects, banking access, and ability to travel.

When contacted, the Nigeria Immigration Service said it does not speak for the embassy.

#Nigeria #Qatar #Passport #Corruption

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Bizman IVD Arrested At The Airport On His Way To Qatar.

Businessman IVD (Real name Ikechukwu Ogbonna) was arrested at the airport on Friday August 1, 2025 on his way to Qatar.
Insiders say the arrest has to do with Domestic Violence case against him regarding his late wife Bimbo which is still in court....IVD is not supposed to leave Nigeria until the case is over..


He will be detained until Monday August 4, 2025 when he will be charged to court..

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Every Hour Without A Truce Means More Death—We Are Exhausted, We Cannot Endure This Longer" Al-Burai.

According to Al Jazeera, Palestinians in Gaza, enduring relentless hardship and repeated forced displacements, have expressed cautious hope following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.

Twenty-one months into Israel’s military campaign, the people of Gaza face daily struggles, including severe food shortages and widespread devastation.

Tamer al-Burai, a Palestinian businessman, told Reuters, “We are living the most difficult days. People want an end to the war, an end to the starvation and humiliation.”

He described the current moment as one filled with hope but also urgency, emphasizing that “there is no room for more failures, every day more costs us our lives.”

Trump’s announcement, made via his social media platform Truth Social, stated that Israel had consented to the essential terms needed to finalize the ceasefire.

The deal, brokered with the help of Qatari and Egyptian mediators, aims to halt hostilities for 60 days, during which all parties would collaborate to end the war.

"I CONGRATULATE IRAN FOR TEACHING THEM A LESSON OF THEIR LIVES, AND BRINGING THEM TO THEIR KNEES"- FEMI FANI-KAYODE

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted strongly to the latest escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, following the U.S.-led bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities and Tehran’s subsequent missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar.

The attack by Iran, which was widely reported to have caused minimal damage, was followed by a surprising move from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called for total ceasefire and dialogue between both sides. The call came amid fears that the region could spiral into a larger war.

Fani-Kayode, known for his controversial and often polarizing remarks on international politics, took to his verified Facebook handle to express solidarity with Iran. In his statement, he praised Tehran for what he described as a bold resistance against Israeli aggression.

In his words:

“I congratulate the Islamic Republic of Iran for standing up to the Zionist bullies and Talmudic troublers of the world, teaching them the lesson of their lives, bringing them to their knees and forcing them to go running to their big brother America for help in the field of battle and to beg for a ceasefire.


In its entire 77-year history, the Zionist state has never suffered such shock, panic, trepidation, terror, infrastructural damage, and shame. Their cities have never been so savagely attacked and destroyed.”

Fani-Kayode’s comments have sparked swift reactions online, with critics accusing him of openly endorsing violence. Others, however, argue that his views reflect deep-seated frustrations with what they see as Western-backed military imbalance in the Middle East.

The Israeli government has yet to respond to the public reactions surrounding the ceasefire, while Iran has remained defiant, claiming its military response was only a warning and not the full extent of its capabilities.

RETALIATION: IRAN FIRES 10 MISSILES AT TWO US BASES.

Iran has fired at least 10 missiles at the United States’ biggest base in the Middle East and another in Iraq.

This is in response to the US bombing Iran’s nuclear labs over the weekend.

According to the Daily Mail, aerial defenses were activated shortly after a ‘credible threat’ alert was issued to the Al Udeid base in Qatar.

The base hosts over 10,000 US troops as well as over 100 aircraft, strategic bombers and tankers.

US bases in Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain also sounded their air raid sirens shortly after the Al Udeid base was targeted by Iranian missiles.

President Donald Trump has convened his national security team in the White House as US assets across the world are put on high alert.

This comes as Iran warned that the United States will “directly pay” for strikes on its nuclear facilities rather than standing behind Israel.

NDLEA Arrests Saudi-Bound Pilgrims, Seizes ₦9.3bn Worth of Drugs in Rivers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two intending hajj pilgrims and dismantled a major drug trafficking syndicate smuggling cocaine to Saudi Arabia. The agency also intercepted drugs valued at over ₦9.3 billion during a sweeping operation in Rivers State.

In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi revealed that two pilgrims—Ibrahim Umar Mustapha and Muhammad Siraj Shifado—were arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Jeddah on May 26. Both suspects were found to have ingested 45 wraps of cocaine each, totaling 90 pellets weighing 1.04 kilograms.

“The interdiction at the NDLEA final screening point followed credible intelligence,” Babafemi said. “After body scans confirmed drug ingestion, both individuals were placed under excretion observation.”

Syndicate Dismantled
A follow-up investigation led to the arrest of three alleged kingpins—Abubakar Muhammad, Abdulhakeem Muhammed Tijjani, and Muhammad Aji Shugaba—on May 27 and 28 in Kano. The group is suspected of sponsoring hajj pilgrims as drug couriers to Saudi Arabia.

“This network has been identified as a major player in trafficking drugs during pilgrimage seasons,” Babafemi added.

Businessman Arrested En Route to Iran
In a separate incident, NDLEA operatives at the Kano airport arrested Chinedu Leonard Okigbo, a 60-year-old businessman, while trying to board a Qatar Airways flight to Iran. A body scan revealed he had ingested 65 wraps of cocaine, weighing 1.41 kilograms.

Massive Seizures in Rivers
Between May 28 and 30, seven watch-listed containers were jointly inspected by NDLEA officers, Customs officials, and other security agencies at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne. The operation yielded:

825,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup and trodol, worth ₦5.77 billion

5,100,000 pills of opioids, including tapentadol 225mg, valued at ₦3.57 billion

The combined street value of the seized drugs was put at ₦9.346 billion.

Other Major Operations
In Kano, two men—Abubakar Hussein (42) and Sahabi Adamu (53)—were caught along the Kano-Maiduguri road on May 30 with $900,000 in suspected counterfeit cash.

In Adamawa, operatives recovered 390 blocks of skunk (cannabis) weighing 275.3kg from an abandoned Toyota Sienna vehicle on May 27.

In Kwara State, on May 31, notorious drug dealer Alhaja Mutiat Abdul-Fatai was arrested at Oja Oba, Ilorin. Various opioids including tramadol, flunitrazepam, and codeine syrup were recovered.

Public Sensitization and Commendation
NDLEA’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy continued with sensitization sessions in schools across Katsina, Enugu, Anambra, Kano, and Cross River.

The NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), praised the efforts of the agency's commands in Kano, Rivers, Kwara, and Adamawa, and urged continued commitment to drug supply and demand reduction.

“These successes reflect the agency’s unwavering resolve in combating the drug menace across Nigeria,” Marwa said.

Femi Babafemi
Director, Media & Advocacy
NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja
Sunday, June 1, 2025

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