Taliban Appeals for Aid as Earthquake Kills Hundreds in Afghanistan
There is a frantic call for help in Afghanistan. Rescue teams are racing against time in remote villages across Afghanistan after a powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the mountainous Kunar province on Sunday, killing more than 800 people and…
Africa’s Security Awakening: Abuja Summit Charts a New Path for Continental Defence
Luqman Gidado Gidado writes… The African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit 2025, which held in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 25–27, marked a defining moment in Africa’s evolving approach to peace and stability. It was hosted by Nigeria’s Chief of…
Nigerian Passport Fees Double as NIS Announces Major Review from September 1
The cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport will rise sharply from September 1, 2025, following an official announcement by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). In a statement released on Thursday by its spokesperson, ACI AS Akinlabi, the NIS confirmed…
Fake News Merchants, Election Propaganda and Scams: ICIR Journalist Nurudeen Akewushola Dissects Disinformation on “Voices of Freedom”
Fake news is not just a nuisance; it is a weapon. It misleads the public, divides communities, destabilises democracies, and erodes trust in institutions. But who benefits most from its spread, and how can ordinary citizens fight back? These questions…
Air Peace Set to Launch Nigeria–Brazil Direct Flights After Tinubu–Lula Talks
Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s flag carriers, is preparing to commence direct flight operations between Lagos and São Paulo, Brazil, following a fresh agreement reached during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the South American nation. The deal was…
Vietnam Braces as Typhoon Kajiki Slams Coastal Provinces
Its tougher living in Vietnam now. The country’s central coast has been battered by Typhoon Kajiki, a powerful storm that forced the evacuation of nearly 600,000 people and left a trail of destruction as it tore into Ha Tinh province on Monday afternoon.…
Proposed Pay Rise for Politicians an “Affront on Suffering Nigerians” — Lawyer Olajengbesi
A wave of criticism has trailed the reported plan to increase salaries of Nigeria’s top political office holders, with Abuja-based lawyer and rights advocate, Pelumi Olajengbesi, describing the move as selfish, insensitive, and a direct insult to the…
Asake Hall Opens in Ibadan with Grace and Glamour
It was with a vibrant blend of praise, prayers, and pure joy filled the air as dignitaries, clergy, friends, and well-wishers gathered for the grand opening and dedication of Asake Hall, a 200-capacity, state-of-the-art multipurpose event space nestled…
Hurricane Erin Swells in Atlantic, Forcing Evacuations and Closing US East Coast Beaches
Beaches along the US East Coast are being shut down as Hurricane Erin, a massive storm swirling northward in the Atlantic, threatens dangerous rip currents from Florida to New England. The storm, which battered Puerto Rico with flooding rains earlier…
“Vote Buying Threatens Democracy More Than Security” — Olumide Sobande Reviews Nigeria’s Bye-Elections
Policy and public affairs analyst, Olumide Sobande, has described Nigeria’s August 16 bye-elections as a mixed bag of progress and persistent flaws, arguing that while security challenges are gradually being contained, the entrenched culture of…