Trump Wants Role in Choosing Iran’s Next Supreme Leader After Khamenei’s Death
By Elizabeth Ugbo WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in choosing Iran’s…
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Gulf War Echoes: Why the New Middle East Conflict Matters for Africa
By Elizabeth Ugbo Thirty-five years after Operation Desert Storm, the Middle East again sits at the center of a dangerous…
Nigeria–United States Defence Cooperation Focuses on Training, Not Military Base – DHQ
By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria clarifies scope of defence partnership The Defence Headquarters Nigeria has clarified the scope of Nigeria’s defence…
President Tinubu Promotes Ibrahim Masari as Special Adviser on Political Affairs
By Elizabeth Ugbo Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promoted Ibrahim Kabiru Masari to Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The appointment was…
Nigerian Government Ransom Policy: Risks, Transparency, and Public Trust
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian government faces scrutiny over recent mass abductions across schools and worship centers, especially after reports…
EX-PRESIDENT OBASANJO HIGHLIGHTS AFRICA’S LEADERSHIP CRISIS
By Elizabeth Ugbo FORMER PRESIDENT Olusegun Obasanjo, speaking in Abeokuta on Wednesday during his 89th birthday colloquium, warned that Africa’s…
Court Orders INEC Chairman to Appear Over Contempt Charge
By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Key Contender to Succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader
By Elizabeth Ugbo Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as a leading contender to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as…
Kano–Kongolom Road Upgrade: Yusuf Hails Tinubu Over N334bn FEC Approval
By Elizabeth Ugbo Abba Yusuf has praised Bola Tinubu after the Federal Executive Council approved the review and upgrade of…
Trump Shrugs Off Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation as Bayern Target Osimhen
By Elizabeth Ugbo WASHINGTON, Tuesday — United States President Donald Trump said he does not care whether Iran plays at…