President Donald Trump said Sunday he has rejected Iran’s response to a US proposal for ending the Middle East war, deeming it “totally unacceptable.” “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, without describing elements of Tehran’s response. The … Continue reading “Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iran terms for ending war”
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actor Ekenechukwu Nnamani, popularly known as 042 Swanky, has defended the use of nudity in African films, saying it should not be viewed as taboo if it helps actors properly interpret a story or scene. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the actor said while African societies are known for strong … Continue reading “Nudity in African films no big deal — Ekene Nnamani”
By Tuedor Akpevwe Jackson The relationship between a lawyer and the law has always been one of interpretation, application, and evolution. Laws are not static; they respond to societal shifts, technological advancements, and economic realities. With the emergence of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward aligning its legal … Continue reading “The law, A.I and Isa 2025”
The idiom “Procrastination is the thief of time”, according to Wikipedia, was coined in 1742 by a poet named Edward Young. The idiom was, however, popularized by Charles Dickens, one of the most famous and successful writers in 19th-century England. Procrastination doesn’t just steal time, it steals opportunities and reduces your potential to make hay … Continue reading “Still on Favour Ofili, by Patrick Omorodion”
In 2015, Nigeria signed onto the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) with the flourish of a nation ready to conquer its demons. It was a grand vision—17 goals and 169 targets designed to dismantle poverty and erect a future of inclusive growth. Yet, as the calendar turns toward the final stretch of … Continue reading “The 2030 SDGs: Beyond the rhetoric of hope “
I first came into contact with South Africa remotely, through a book, Cry, the Beloved Country, written by Alan Patton ( 11 January 1903 – 12 April 1988). It was a novel given to me to read by my father, in 1974. It was the first introduction to my growing mind on what life was like in … Continue reading “Attacks: Many South Africans have always been hostile, by Adekunle Adekoya”
The former Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, thinks he is Nigeria’s most misunderstood politician. Why is it hard for us to see that his serial party flipping is not a sign of desperation but a tactic of survival for our own good? Why, even though he has flipped political parties five times in three election … Continue reading “Who is After Obi, Kwankwaso Again? By Azu Ishiekwene”
By Egufe Yafugborhi, ASABA Reports say Police have arrested two persons including the Bayelsa State sender of the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition that led to the killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta state. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: … Continue reading “Police nab Bayelsa sender of gun that led to Oghenemine’s killing by Delta officer”
Ivory Coast on Wednesday dissolved the authority responsible for organising elections following sustained opposition criticism over its handling of polls, but did not say what would replace it. The decision, taken at a cabinet meeting, comes after an October presidential election in which veteran leader Alassane Ouattara was re-elected for a contested fourth term and … Continue reading “Ivory Coast dissolves election body criticised by the opposition”
The first hantavirus case on the MV Hondius could not have been infected during the cruise, a World Health Organization expert told AFP on Wednesday. The polar expedition ship left Ushuaia in Argentina on April 1 for a cruise across the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Verde, where it arrived on Sunday, with around 150 passengers … Continue reading “WHO says hantavirus case was not caught on ship”