Fashola Identifies Security, Rule of Law as Governance Pillars
Former Minister of Works and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Fashola, has called for stronger law enforcement, greater public accountability, and renewed commitment to security, describing them as critical foundations for good governance and national development. Fashola made the call while delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 2026 Law Week of the […]
Trump Warns Iran Against Violating New Agreement as Switzerland Talks Yield Progress
President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would respond decisively if Iran fails to honor its commitments under a newly agreed 60-day roadmap aimed at advancing peace and security negotiations. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that Washington expects full compliance from Tehran following recent talks in Switzerland. “If […]
A Decade After Brexit, Britain Continues to Grapple With Its Political Legacy
Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, the political shockwaves of Brexit continue to shape British politics, contributing to a period of instability that has seen the country cycle through multiple prime ministers and struggle with persistent economic and governance challenges. On June 23, 2016, British voters narrowly backed leaving […]
Deadly Heatwave Sweeps France as Drownings and Heat-Related Deaths Rise
French authorities have reported around 20 drowning deaths over the weekend as people sought relief from an intense heatwave by swimming in unsupervised areas across the country. Officials warned that dangerous temperatures have prompted many residents to take risks near rivers, lakes and other unauthorized swimming locations, leading to a spike in water-related fatalities. Sports […]
France Endures Record-Breaking Heat Wave as Extreme Temperatures Grip Much of the Country
Millions of people across France awoke to another sweltering day on Tuesday as an intense heat wave continued to grip the country, exposing much of the population to exceptionally high temperatures and raising concerns about public health and safety. France’s national weather agency, Meteo France, placed 54 departments under its highest-level red heat alert, warning […]
Tinubu Appoints Former UNILAG VC as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission. Ogundipe succeeds Olufemi Raphael Aina, who resigned from the position less than a year after his appointment. Aina was appointed by President Tinubu in July 2025, while members of the board were inaugurated in November […]
No Development Without Security — Adebutu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has said that meaningful development cannot be achieved unless Nigeria overcomes its security challenges. Speaking during a media parley in Abeokuta on Monday, Adebutu stressed that the safety of lives and property remains the foundation of prosperity, declaring that security tops his agenda […]
Obi’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation “Childish” — Presidency
The Presidency has rejected calls by Peter Obi for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as “childish,” “hollow,” and a diversion from what it says are recent political and governance achievements recorded by the administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The response was contained in a statement issued by the President’s […]
El-Rufai Admitted Listening to NSA’s Calls — Deji Adeyanju
A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard testimony alleging that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, admitted during a television interview that he listened to the phone conversations of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The claim was made by the second prosecution witness, Deji Adeyanju, during El-Rufai’s ongoing trial over alleged violations of […]
Australia Signs Record Defence Export Deal to Supply Advanced Radar Technology to Canada
Australia has announced a landmark A$2.5 billion (US$1.75 billion) defence agreement with Canada to supply advanced long-range radar technology, marking the largest defence export deal in Australia’s history. The agreement involves the sale of Australia’s Over-the-Horizon Radar technology, the first time the system has been exported to another country. The technology is expected to enhance […]
