Ukraine War: Russian ‘Evil Cannot Be Trusted’, Zelensky Tells UN
“Evil cannot be trusted,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the UN General Assembly, as he urged the world to unite to end Russian aggression against his country. In a passionate speech in New York, Mr Zelensky said a nuclear-armed Moscow must be stopped from “pushing the world to the final war”. He also accused […]
Elon Musk Woos World Leaders, Courting Controversy
He is “very impressed” with Emmanuel Macron. Narendra Modi can count him as “a fan”. And Benjamin Netanyahu just dropped in to see him. A parade of foreign leaders on recent US trips, including on official state visits at the White House’s invitation, have added sit-downs with Elon Musk to their schedules. This year, the […]
Nagorno-Karabakh Forces Agree Azerbaijan Demand To Disarm
Twenty-four hours after Azerbaijan’s army launched an offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, ethnic-Armenian forces have agreed Russian terms for a ceasefire. One of the key demands that Karabakh forces have accepted is a proposal for complete disarmament. Some 120,000 ethnic Armenians live in the South Caucasus enclave, recognised internationally as part of Azerbaijan. Three years ago, Azerbaijan […]
Gov. Abiodun Withdraws Osunbiyi’s Name From Commissioner Nominees List
Governor Dapo Abiodun has withdrawn the nomination of Tunde Osunbiyi from the 10 commissioner nominees he newly sent to the Ogun State House of Assembly. This development was disclosed by the Ogun State House of Assembly when it confirmed the nine remaining nominees. No reason has been given for the withdrawal of Mr Osunbiyi, who […]
NLC, TUC Issue Ultimatum To Federal Government
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued an ultimatum of one more week to the Federal Government to address their demands or face industrial action. TUC President Festus Osifo, speaking to reporters in Abuja yesterday, voiced the congress’s frustration with ongoing meetings and called for clear responses […]
Northern Elders: Baba-Ahmed’s Appointment Shows Tinubu Is Ready To Work
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) says the appointment of its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, as Special Adviser, Political Matters in the Office of Vice President shows that President Bola Tinubu is committed to delivering dividends of democracy to Nigerians. The Director-General of NEF, Prof. Doknan D. Sheni, in a statement yesterday, […]
Blackout As Power Supply Drops From 3,594.60 MW To 42.7 MW
Nigeria’s electrical grid has once again collapsed, with power supply dropping from a peak of 3,594.60 MW at midnight to just 42.7 MW. At noon on Tuesday, only the Delta Power plant had 41.00 MW of operational power on the grid, while Afam had 1.7 MW. This comes just five days after the grid went […]
Trump Abortion Backlash Spotlights A Republican Balancing Act
After Donald Trump labelled Florida’s six-week abortion ban a “terrible mistake”, he opened himself to attack from powerful conservative activists who want to ban the procedure nationwide. But his comments also revealed the challenges for Republican messaging on one of the country’s most polarising issues. On Monday afternoon, the president of Students for Life – […]
Modi Government Expels A Canadian Diplomat After Trudeau Says India Was Involved In Sikh’s Killing
India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat Tuesday and accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs, escalating a breach with Ottawa over its allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist in Canada. It came a day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were credible allegations that India was connected to the […]
Iran Prisoner Swap: US Citizens Freed In $6bn Deal
Five Americans jailed for years in Iran and widely regarded as hostages are on their way home to the United States. The last pieces in a controversial swap mediated by Qatar fell into place when $6bn (£4.8bn) of Iranian funds held in South Korea reached banks in Doha. It triggered the departure of the four […]
