Mojtaba Khamenei emerges Iran’s Supreme leader after father’s death as war escalates Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, as authorities move swiftly to maintain leadership continuity amid the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel. Mojtaba, the second son of the…
Tension in Akure over fresh kidnap incident … angry residents block Akure–Owo Airport Road as protesters accuse government of inaction Angry residents of Ilu-Abo in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Tuesday barricaded the Akure–Owo Airport Road in protest over a fresh suspected kidnapping attack that reportedly left one person dead and three others abducted….
Mosaic Defence: Iran’s Strategy of Survival By Olaitan Adesina By the standards of conventional military power, the Islamic Republic of Iran should be strategically vulnerable. It faces powerful adversaries, most notably United States and Israel, both possessing vastly superior air power, advanced intelligence networks, and cutting-edge weapons systems. Yet Iran has spent decades preparing for…
45th ABU Convocation: Okonjo-Iweala’s Unpalatable Message to Africa By Prof. MK Othman Nigeria stands at a decisive crossroads. With youthful potential, resources, entrepreneurial drive, and intellectual talent, we still struggle with policy inaction, weak institutions, and overreliance on outside approval. I have highlighted how stories of competence and integrity can transform Nigeria’s global image. This…
Imado (Wathorg) and The Slave Story By Sola Ajisafe, Esq ” _Imado iba se bi Elede a ba ilu je, eru i ba j’oba ko ni ku eni kankan” – Yoruba Wise Saying (When a leader is like a wild elephant, “Wathorg” destruction follows_ Over a year ago, I wrote about the dangers of leaders…
Re-election eligibility suit: Appeal Court rejects Aiyedatiwa’s appeal, affirms trial Court decision By Binta Haroon The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging an amendment to a suit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2028 governorship election. In a unanimous decision…
Ex Ondo D-Gov, Agboola Ajayi applauds Tinubu over Jimoh Ibrahim, Sola Iji’s diplomatic appointments By Dally Iyamu Former Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Alfred Ajayi, has congratulated Jimoh Ibrahim and Sola Iji on their recent diplomatic appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He expressed confidence in their ability to strengthen Nigeria’s international engagements. Ajayi,…
Mass Movement to NDC: Bayelsa Politics Heating Up. By Chris Mark It’s barely a week since the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as a political party in Nigeria. Despite emerging recently the party is seeing a mass movement of people especially Bayelsians from other parties to the…
. The Night the Internet Did Not Forget _March 6, 2026 – Al Jazeera Head to Head, Conway Hall, London. By Chidi Ekeh Mehdi Hasan vs. Daniel Bwala turned into a public execution by archive. You walked in as Tinubu’s spokesman. You left as a meme holding a water glass.The Demolition – Short VersionTrump bombed…
Tributes, joy as friends, family celebrate Busola Ogunmefun @ 50 By Kunle Michael Joy, music and heartfelt tributes filled the air as friends, family members and associates gathered in Akure, Ondo State capital, to celebrate Mrs Busola Ogunmefun, who marked her golden jubilee in a grand and colourful ceremony. The colourful event took place at…
