By Sunday Isuwa We explore the remarkable career of Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning actor who captivated audiences for seven decades. From his memorable roles to his profound insights on the art of acting, discover the legacy of this extraordinary talent. Alan Arkin, the legendary Oscar-winning actor known for his diverse and extensive career, has passed…
Turkish Airlines has marked ten years of direct service between Istanbul and Abuja with a celebratory dinner in the Nigerian capital, describing the occasion as a testament to perseverance, innovation, and global connection. Speaking at the event, the airline’s General Manager in Abuja, Mr Akin Carcki, said the past decade represented not just longevity but…
Members of the House of Representatives in the botched Third Republic have appealed for President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over their unpaid salaries and allowances. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo by the spokesperson for the former lawmakers from the South-West states, John Fasogbon. Fasogbon, who represented Ife…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Achida, has commended Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC–Sokoto) for his role in ensuring unity and stability in the party across the state. Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Sokoto, Achida described Wamakko as the pillar of APC in the state and a notable…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). Presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said the President’s aircraft touched down at the Haneda International Airport at 12:50 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Tinubu was received at the Presidential Wing of the airport by Amb….
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, on Tuesday said the party has not officially received any communication from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, regarding his purported resignation from the PDP. Speaking to journalists after the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja, Turaki noted that while Adeleke has the…
Political scientist Dimitri Simes has voiced alarm regarding the widespread repression and persecution of dissenters in the United States. Recently, Simes’s home in Virginia was searched by the FBI, which he interprets as part of a broader crackdown on supporters of former President Donald Trump. Simes also highlighted the FBI’s search of Scott Ritter, a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a fleet of advanced naval assets to strengthen the Nigerian Navy’s operational capabilities, marking a significant step in securing the nation’s maritime borders. The ceremony, held at NNS BEECROFT in Apapa, Lagos, was led by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, representing the president. The…
The canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday. Acutis was originally set to be made a saint at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square on April 27. Acutis was born on May 3, 1991, in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of trying to provoke him into using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Putin made the comment on a documentry film about his 25 years in power, local media reported. “They wanted to provoke us, they wanted to make us make mistakes,” he said in the film. “However, there…
