US lying about Russia’s position on Ukraine peace talks – Moscow
Defence
August 8, 2023
US lying about Russia’s position on Ukraine peace talks – Moscow
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Kiev had withdrawn from negotiations under US pressure Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria…
DEFENDER PERSONALITY: Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, the INRI Cathedral chief
Christianity
August 8, 2023
DEFENDER PERSONALITY: Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, the INRI Cathedral chief
By BASHIR ADEFAKA For eight years now I have been in close contact with a Nigeria’s frontline cleric, who has…
Ethiopia says militia wants to overthrow government
Defence
August 7, 2023
Ethiopia says militia wants to overthrow government
The country’s chief of intelligence reports armed groups seizing towns and whole districts, and freeing “criminals” from prison Militants in…
Estimated cost of anti-Russia sanctions to Western firms revealed
Defence
August 7, 2023
Estimated cost of anti-Russia sanctions to Western firms revealed
Energy and utility groups account for more than half of the lost earnings, the FT’s analysis shows Major European companies…
US alarmed by Russia-China naval patrol
Defence
August 7, 2023
US alarmed by Russia-China naval patrol
Washington recently sent four destroyers to meet 11 warships near Alaska, two American senators have said A large group of…
Half of Russians believe their country is a ‘great power’ – Poll
Defence
August 7, 2023
Half of Russians believe their country is a ‘great power’ – Poll
Nearly two-thirds of respondents also said they believe the country’s leadership has a long-term development strategy More Russians than ever…
WAEC releases 2023 SSCE results, records 79.81% pass
Education
August 7, 2023
WAEC releases 2023 SSCE results, records 79.81% pass
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the results for the 2023 West African Senior School…
Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees as El-Rufai, 2 others await clearance
General News
August 7, 2023
Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees as El-Rufai, 2 others await clearance
The Senate on Monday finally concluded the screening of 45 of the 48 ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, confirming…
Caution, counseling as Alumni of National Institute speaks on ECOWAS military action in Niger
Africa
August 7, 2023
Caution, counseling as Alumni of National Institute speaks on ECOWAS military action in Niger
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has, in strong terms, condemned the military seizure of…
CISLAC condemns reward of corrupt, questionable individuals with appointments
General News
August 7, 2023
CISLAC condemns reward of corrupt, questionable individuals with appointments
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International (TI) Nigeria have expressed their ‘total disappointment’…