What led to US-Israeli strikes on Iran: protests, nuclear power and proxies
The US and Israeli strikes on Iran follow the Islamic republic's violent repression of mass protests and stalled negotiations between Tehran and Washington over existential issues for Iran: its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional proxies.
ADC South-South meets ahead of 2027, Odigie-Oyegun doubts arrest of attackers
Ahead of the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at the weekend held a leadership meeting in Benin City, declaring its readiness to contest and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ogun will elect Nigeria’s first female gov in 2027 – Iyabo Obasanjo
Presenting what she described as a comprehensive blueprint for the state’s development, Obasanjo said her vision is built on economic growth, sustainable development and job creation.
Iran supreme leader Khamenei targeted in US-Israeli strikes
“Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were among the targets of the attack,” Kan reported on its X account, citing an Israeli source.
AfCFTA: ECOWAS Speaker demands action beyond resolutions
Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mrs. Memunatu Ibrahima, has urged West African lawmakers to shift from policy declarations to concrete action, warning that regional commitments must translate into measurable results for citizens.
Mentorship, not first-class degrees, key to Bar success – Ajulo
By Juliet Umeh Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State and Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Mentorship Committee, argues that academic excellence alone does not guarantee enduring success in the legal profession. He explains why mentorship, not merely a First-Class degree, remains the true bridge between knowledge […]
