SUNTV Global ChannelInternational WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATESWednesday, August 5, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have made significant progress in ongoing diplomatic talks, expressing optimism that the strategic Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen after months of disruption caused by regional conflict. Speaking during an interview on Fox News’ @Night…
SUNTV Global ChannelNational Security YOBE STATE, NIGERIAWednesday, August 5, 2026 Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected Boko Haram fighter allegedly linked to the May 8, 2026 attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NETTS) in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, in what security officials describe as a significant breakthrough in ongoing counter-insurgency operations. The suspect,…
SUNTV Global ChannelPolitics ABUJA, NIGERIAWednesday, August 5, 2026 The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed reports claiming he endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, insisting that he has no preferred candidate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued through his media team,…
SUNTV Global ChannelNational Security ABUJA, NIGERIAWednesday, August 5, 2026 Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expanded its surrender programme to include armed groups operating in the South-East, South-South, and South-West, urging militants across the country to voluntarily lay down their arms in the interest of national peace and security. The announcement was made by the Director…
By SUNTV Global Channel | August 5, 2026 The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in providing unauthorized security at the high-profile wedding of popular content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and fellow TikTok personality Jarvis in Lekki, Lagos State. According to military sources, the soldiers were taken…
By SUNTV Global Channel | August 5, 2026 The Enugu State Police Command has rescued four kidnapped victims in two separate security operations carried out across parts of Enugu and neighbouring Benue State, as authorities intensify efforts to combat kidnapping and violent crime in the region. The coordinated operations involved police officers, Nigerian Army personnel,…
By SUNTV Global Channel | August 4, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with pay increases ranging from 30% to 80%, in a move aimed at improving troop welfare and boosting morale. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on…
By SUNTV Global Channel | August 4, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been invited to provide evidence supporting allegations he made against the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh. In a statement issued…
By SUNTV Global Channel | August 4, 2026 Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of showing disrespect to the Catholic Church and the Christian faith, alleging that supporters of the administration are targeting church leaders for criticising the government’s handling of the…
By SUNTV Global Channel | August 4, 2026 Two security operatives have reportedly been killed after gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol along the Ganawuri–Sabon Gida Road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to reports, the attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday during a routine security operation. Four operatives drawn…