AFRICA POLITICAL FORUM MEDIA TIMES

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AFRICA POLITICAL FORUM MEDIA TIMES


“Truth • Balance • Public Interest”


📍 Thursday Edition | Breaking National & International News

🔴 FRONT PAGE LEAD STORY (TOP HEADLINE)


IRGC Claims Missile Fired at ‘Intruding’ F-16 Over Gulf Waters, Says Jet Forced to Retreat


Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it engaged a foreign fighter jet over Gulf airspace, forcing it to withdraw. The report remains unverified by Western military authorities.

🇳🇬 NATIONAL SECURITY & POLITICS


🚨 DSS, Military Foil Alleged Kidnap Plot of WAEC Students in South-East


Security operatives reportedly disrupted an attack targeting examination centres in Enugu, Anambra, and Imo States.


⚖️ Senate Orders Arrest of Bandits Flaunting Cash on TikTok


Lawmakers direct DSS to act against suspected criminals displaying large sums of money online.


🏛️ Bayelsa Lawmaker Agbedi Emerges House Minority Leader


Hon. Frederick Agbedi assumes new leadership role in the House of Representatives.

🗳️ POLITICS & PUBLIC DEBATE


🔥 “You’re Insecure” – Aisha Yesufu Fires at Seriake Dickson


Activist Aisha Yesufu clashes with Senator Seriake Dickson over party unity concerns ahead of 2027.


🏛️ Constitution Amendment Bill Proposes Reserved Seats for Women


Lawmakers push plan for additional legislative seats for women across Senate, Reps, and State Assemblies.

🎭 ENTERTAINMENT & SOCIAL SCENE


💔 BamBam Loses Phone at Alexx Ekubo’s Service of Songs


Former BBNaija star BamBam laments theft incident at Lagos event, calls for better security.


🎤 Kolu Blasts Carter Efe Over Financial Struggles


Drama continues in entertainment circle as accusations of betrayal and hardship surface.


📢 VeryDarkMan Returns to Nigeria from China, Receives Media Welcome


Activist VeryDarkMan welcomed back amid renewed civic discussions.

🌍 INTERNATIONAL DESK

⚠️ Iran Threatens Starlink and Musk-linked Assets in Middle East

Rising geopolitical tension as Iran issues warnings against satellite communication systems.

⚽ SPORTS

🇵🇹 Portugal Defeat Nigeria 2–1 in International Friendly

Super Eagles fall narrowly despite strong performance in European warm-up match.


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