What would US-backed security guarantees for Ukraine look like?
Promises of security guarantees for Ukraine have been lauded as “game-changing” and “historic” in the hope of bringing an end to the war with Russia.
Month: August 2025
Ex-NBA Scribe Akinboro Faults Planned DSS Screening For SAN-designates
Former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN), has faulted the recent directive requiring newly cleared Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to undergo screening by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement issued on Monday, August 18, 2025, Akinboro described the move as an intrusion that undermines both […]
ASUU Rejects Inclusion In Federal Govt’s New Loan Scheme
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected a plan to compel the union as a ‘guarantor’ of loans, under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund scheme, recently introduced by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The union’s position was contained in its resolution, signed by the ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, following a National Executive […]
PICTORIAL: Gov Makinde Donates New SUV To Ayefele Days After Fire Razed Fresh FM
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, presented a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following the Friday fire incident that razed parts of his Music House Complex in Ibadan. Property worth millions of naira were lost to the fire that badly burnt sections of the […]
Ukrainian diplomat involved in 90s nuclear deal with Russia warns Trump about ‘very big mistake’
Ukrainians have given a lukewarm reaction to this week’s White House summit.
Mohbad: Popular Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, Apologises To Naira Marley, Lifts Ban On Singer’s Songs
The founder of Ibadan-based Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has tendered a public apology to Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, and lifted the ban earlier placed on songs from Marlian Records on the radio station. Hamzat announced the decision on Tuesday during a broadcast on his radio station based in Ibadan, Oyo […]
Tents abandoned as Palestinians flee Israeli advance into Gaza City
Thousands have fled parts of Gaza City in recent days amid airstrikes and advancing Israeli troops, new satellite imagery shows.
PICTORIAL: Rivers Monarch Asari Dokubo Gives Out Daughter’s Hand In Marriage
The Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari, Dabaye Amakiri I, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, gave out his daughter, Miss Rukayat Becky Omoro, in marriage to Abdurrazaq Tamunodiepriye Cline. Addressing his daughter at a traditional ceremony, the monarch urged her to be “totally submissive” to her husband, stressing that patience, humility, and respect […]
Family ‘seriously worried’ for parents detained in Iran’s ‘harshest prison’
The family of a British couple, detained in Iran on espionage charges, says they are “seriously worried” after the pair were moved to the country’s “harshest prisons”.
NYSC Condemns Unprovoked Assault On Corps Member By Anambra Vigilantes
The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned what it called outrageous assault on one of its Corps Members in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State. It will be recalled that an video went viral on social media on Monday showing Vigilante operatives, armed with guns, storming the corps […]