By: Abudu Olalekan It started Saturday. Iran saying goodbye to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. And the crowds? They’re huge, expecting millions. Khamenei ran Iran for 35 years, died at 86 on February 28 – first day of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Six days of ceremonies planned. And everyone’s watching for Mojtaba, his son and…
By: Abudu Olalekan A new UNFCCC study has some interesting news for India. Act early on climate and you might just dodge the worst economic impacts of carbon border taxes from major trading partners. Plus you’ll boost long-term competitiveness. Here’s the deal. The study comes from the UNFCCC’s Katowice Committee of Experts. They looked at…
By: Abudu Olalekan Adeniyi Adeyemi is done keeping quiet. The embattled man who calls himself Director General of the controversial “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” – yeah, the one the Presidency says doesn’t even exist – he went on national TV Thursday night. Channels Television’s Politics Today. And he didn’t hold back. According to Adeyemi,…
By: Abudu Olalekan President Bola Tinubu drew laughter from the audience when he facetiously referred to his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as Iya Alakara – “Mama Akara Seller,” on Thursday night. The President, who was speaking at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner in Abuja, State House, smiled as he acknowledged the guests present at the…
By: Abudu Olalekan Police free criminal camp in Abia forest after intelligence-led operation in Umunneochi LGA The Abia State police command on Thursday announced the destruction of a criminal camp in Abia forest following an intelligence-led operation in Umunneochi local government area. According to the police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Maureen Chinaka, who spoke…
By: Abudu Olalekan Femi Falana doesn’t back down from a fight. And this one’s messy. The senior advocate has agreed to defend Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. You remember him? The guy who dropped bombshell allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila, claiming the Chief of Staff demanded N400 million to secure him a plum government appointment. Plus another N200…
