President Putin called this morning to very nicely wish me a Happy Birthday, but to more importantly, talk about Iran, a country he knows very well. We talked at length. Much less time was spent talking about Russia/Ukraine, but that will be for next week. He is doing the planned prisoner swaps – large numbers of prisoners are being exchanged, immediately, from both sides. The call lasted approximately 1 hour. He feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end.
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Justice Musa Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, rejected an application by the Federal Government to have Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrested for failing to appear for the start of her defamation trial. The government is prosecuting Akpoti-Uduaghan on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. At the day’s proceeding, the prosecuting counsel, David Kaswe, told the court that the matter was for arraignment but that the defendant was not in court. Kaswe told the court that he served the charge on the defendant’s counsel which meant that the defendant…
Iran’s state broadcaster was reportedly attacked after Israel had previously issued an evacuation warning for residents in northern Tehran, where the broadcaster is located. Israel warns residents of northern Tehran district to evacuate Iran’s state broadcaster in Tehran was hit by an Israeli strike Monday evening, media report. Earlier Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a cryptic statement that Iran’s state television and radio were “about to disappear.” He made the statement after an evacuation warning was issued for a district in northern Tehran where the broadcaster is based. Mehdi Chamran, spokesperson for Tehran’s City…
BY RITA OYIBOKA She truly came forth like a flower, radiant, colourful, fragrant. And just like that, she was cut down. But not before spreading warmth, strength, and light. Not before leaving imprints of grace, laughter, and service on the sands of time. We are mere mortals, unable to query the Almighty. Yet, in absolute surrender to His will, we recount the remarkable journey of a woman who lived for others, a beloved sister, Comrade Ifukor Philomena Ngozi, fondly called Nwada-One of Iweze. *Early Beginnings: Making Of A Star* Born on November 5, 1960, in Ukwani Local…
In a significant diplomatic development, His Excellency, Diplomat Jonathan Ojadah has been appointed as the Special Representative, Counsellor, and Advisor to H.E. Ousman Camara, a Presidential Candidate in Ivory Coast. This strategic appointment further strengthens regional diplomacy, peace-building, and international cooperation across West Africa. Meet H.E. Amb. Dr. Marshall Jonathan Ojadah Ambassador Dr. Marshall Jonathan Emmamuzo Daniel Ojadah, COP, FCIML, FAEIT, is a highly esteemed Nigerian diplomat, businessman, humanitarian, and philanthropist. Hailing from Aviarha in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Amb. Jonathan Ojadah has built a formidable reputation in international trade and investment diplomacy.…
In a world where millions wake up daily to poverty, hunger, injustice, and lack of access to education, Lixtview Empowerment Foundation stands as a beacon of hope — dedicated to improving lives across Africa through compassion-driven outreach and sustainable impact. Founded with a vision to empower the less privileged, the foundation has taken bold steps to support communities in dire need — from vulnerable children and widows to displaced families and rural farmers. With a strong belief in “service to humanity,” Lixtview has been working tirelessly to restore dignity, provide opportunity, and promote human rights in areas often overlooked.…
Remark of the Chairman, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) at the Public Launch of the Report of the 2023 Election Cycles. Date: 11th June 2025 Venue: CISLAC Conference Hall, Abuja Members of the Diplomatic Community, International Development Partners, Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government, Civil Society Partners Gentlemen of the Press Ladies and Gentlemen. The Transition Monitoring Group emerged in 1999 from the ideas of activists and civil society organizations clamoring for the transition from military to civil rule in Nigeria. As the transition plans began to take shape, TMG emerged as the foremost coalition of CSOs…
The National Universities Commission, NUC has granted full accreditation to two academic programmes at Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara (CUSTECH) that were mature for the periodic assessment in 2024. They are Applied Geophysics and Geology of the Geophysics Department. According to the Director of Academic Planning of the University, Pharm. Muhammed Asuku, this is a fall out of the October/ November 2025 Assessment exercise by the Commission to ascertain the quality of the programmes. In a letter conveying the accreditation, signed by the NUC Acting Director of Accreditation, Engr. Abraham Chundusu on behalf of the…
The Nigeria Progressive Association (NPA) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) for his excellent progressive performance in less than two years in office. Led by Interim Chairman Professor Adesegun Labinjo and Interim BOT Chairman, Judge Dele Alade, the group praised the President’s infrastructure development initiatives across the country. Laudable Projects The NPA highlighted notable projects, including the Student Loan Scheme, Local Government autonomy, and massive infrastructure development in the health sector, as well as economic and institutional reforms, as evidence of the President’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians. In a press statement signed by Interim…
By Prince Ademola Adedeji Email: adedejiade98@gmail.com Recent political discourse surrounding the 2027 elections has revived debates about Nigeria’s past and present leadership. Dr. Nnaoke Ufere’s article, “2027 and Beyond: Why Northern Elites Must Rethink Their Strategy,” presents a deeply biased and ahistorical assessment of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s leadership, while glossing over the catastrophic failures of the current administration. This article presents a detailed, fact-based comparison of the Jonathan and Tinubu presidencies, examining economic management, democratic governance, security, and corruption. The evidence shows that despite criticisms, Jonathan’s administration performed significantly better than Tinubu’s in nearly every critical sector. If…