Nigeria: Is Siollun’s recommendation the way out?
By Olayinka Oyegbile History is for human self-knowledge … The value of history, then, is that it teaches us what man has done and thus what man is – R. G. Collingwood (A review of The Forgotten Era: Nigeria Before British Rule, Max Siollun, Roving Heights Ltd, Lagos, 2025) For a very long […]
Trump says conflict with Iran could run four weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump says the current armed conflict with Iran could run four weeks. “From the outset, it was assumed that it would take about four weeks,” Trump said in a telephone interview with the British newspaper Daily Mail on Sunday. “It’s a big country; it’ll take four weeks – or less,” the […]
Thailand suspends oil exports amid Middle East tensions
Thailand’s Minister of Energy Auttapol Rerkpiboon announced that the ministry has ordered an immediate suspension of oil exports in response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the announcement on Monday, an emergency energy monitoring center has been established to closely track developments in the Middle East and assess potential impacts. […]
Kuwait says several U.S. warplanes crash, crews in stable condition
Several U.S. warplanes crashed on Monday morning, and all crew members survived, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence said in a statement posted on X. “Several U.S. warplanes crashed this morning, and all crew members survived,” the ministry’s official military spokesperson said, adding that the incident occurred earlier in the day without specifying the location […]
China calls for ceasing military operations after Iran attack spillover
China has urged all parties to stop military operations and prevent further spread of the current conflict in the Middle East, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. Mao made the remarks after Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at U.S. military installations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and […]
Man, 26, docked over alleged breach of peace
A 26-year-old man, Michael Ojadeni, on Monday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, over alleged breach of peace. Ojadeni, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of breach of peace, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, ASP E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence […]
Alaafin vs Ooni: Sheath your swords, protect Yoruba race, ex-Nigerite Chairman urges
A former Chairman of Nigerite Ltd., Prof. Yemi Oladimeji, has urged Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to work together to protect the Yoruba race. In a statement on Monday in Osogbo, Oladimeji also appealed to both traditional rulers “to sheath swords and abandon egoistical interests”. According […]
FRSC intensifies enforcement against errant commercial drivers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sustained enforcement/public enlightenment to curb lawlessness among commercial drivers who stop indiscriminately to pick passengers, thereby endangering the lives of pedestrians and road users. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in […]
Lebara, new telcom firm launches in Nigeria, Tinubu lauds effort
A new telecommunication firm Lebara Nigeria has joined the sector in the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of congratulation to the promoters of the company. He described it as a milestone and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment […]
