What we expected from the Trump-Putin summit – and what actually happened
A warm handshake, big smiles, and a red carpet – this was the welcome for Vladimir Putin as he touched down on US soil for critical negotiations on the war in Ukraine.
Month: August 2025
Trump and Putin agree on ‘many points’ in Ukraine talks – but give little detail away
Donald Trump has said there are “many points” he and Vladimir Putin agreed on after holding critical talks on the war in Ukraine – but no deal has been reached yet.
PICTORIAL: NCoS Promotes 30 Senior Officers To Assistant Controller-General Rank
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has elevated thirty senior officers to the rank of Assistant Controller-General of Corrections (ACG) in a ceremony held at the Service’s National Headquarters in Abuja. Controller-General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, who decorated the officers, hailed their “dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment” to the Service. He stressed that the […]
Nigeria Condemns Canadian Court’s Labelling Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups
The Nigerian government has denounced the designation of some political parties as terrorist organisations by a Canadian Federal Court. Nigeria described the it as a baseless classification and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic process. A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ibienfa, said the […]
Reclaiming Africa’s Medical Tourism Legacy: A New Era Of Healthcare Excellence
Nigeria was a prime medical tourism hub in the 1960s. It is hard to believe but no less true. The destination, usually for both the rich and even royalty, was the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan. But so much has changed since then. Every year, countless Nigerians and other African elite travel to Europe, India and Saudi […]
Veteran Yoruba Actor ‘Chief Kanran’ Dies At 72
Popular Yoruba actor, Olusegun Akinremi, who is known widely by his stage name, Chief Kanran, is dead. Chief Kanran passed away early on Friday at the age of 72. The death of the renowned thespian was confirmed by filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi in an Instagram post, on Friday. The deceased who was also a shepherd of […]
By-elections: IGP Orders Watertight Security, Deploys AIGs, CPs
Ahead of the Saturday, August 16 by-election in 13 states across the federation, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered watertight security across the states involved. The IGP reiterated his earlier directives on the deployment of operational logistics to the states and local government areas where the elections would hold. This, he said […]
Court Jails Italy-Bound Traveller Caught With 7.6kg Of Tramadol
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a drug trafficker, Edobor Ambrose-Ali to two years imprisonment for unlawful exportation of 7.6 kilograms of tramadol. Ambrose-Ali, an Air France passenger heading to Italy at the time of his arrest was jailed after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of […]
Appoint Competent INEC Chairman, Yiaga Africa Tells Tinubu
Civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa has charged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a competent Chairman as well as National Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). LEADERSHIP reports that the second term tenure of the current INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu will end at the end of this year. Yiaga Africa tasked President Tinubu […]
Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers Crush Defending Champions Tunisia 87–66 In Group B Clash
Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a resounding victory over defending champions Tunisia, in their second Group B clash at the FIBA AfroBasket 2025. The Nigerians dominated the match, winning 87-66 and maintaining their strong campaign in the tournament. The game began with Nigeria taking an early lead, 29-16, in the first quarter. Despite Tunisia’s efforts to close […]