European Union leaders appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to defend their security interests at Friday’s summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, desperate to exert influence over the meeting from which they are sidelined. Russian forces closed in on a key territorial grab, potentially to use as leverage in any peace negotiations. Seeking Trump’s ear before the summit It was unclear whether even Ukraine will take part in the summit. Trump has said he wants to see whether Putin is serious about ending the war, now in its fourth year. Trump has disappointed allies in Europe by saying...
Breaking News🚨🚨🚨- Namibia’s Presido, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has firmly rejected a proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct trials of a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) designed to prevent pregnancy for up to eight years in Namibia.
Namibia’s Presido, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has firmly rejected a proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct trials of a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) designed to prevent pregnancy for up to eight years in Namibia. With resolute authority, President Nandi-Ndaitwah condemned the initiative as a profound injustice to the Namibian people and humanity at large. In her official statement, the President declared:“Namibia is a nation of modest size, with a population of just over 3 million. If any country should consider measures to curb population growth, it ought to be nations like the United States, with over...
NCAA Urge Passengers Aboard Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos Flight (IAN513) Last Sunday To Provide Firsthand Accounts To Aid Its Investigation.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially appealed to all passengers who were on board the Ibom Air Uyo–Lagos flight (IAN513) during the incident that occurred last Sunday to come forward and share their firsthand accounts. In a statement, the NCAA spokesman Michael Achimugu urged witnesses to contact him via direct message or email, stressing that hearing all sides of the story is essential for fairness and accountability. Part of his statement read: “Once verified that you were actually a passenger on that flight, we can discuss and try to understand other perspectives to this issue. “In the interest...
“EFCC Detains The Former Governor Of Sokoto State Senator Tambuwal, Because He Is A Member Of The Opposition Coalition —- Atiku Bubarkar Surmises
Formal Vice President Atiku Abubakar via X on Tuesday wrote: “The only reason the EFCC has detained the former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is because he is a member of the opposition Coalition. It is a continuation of the Tinubu-led administration’s agenda to harrass, intimidate, and decimate the opposition. “The reality unfolding before us today is that the Tinubu administration, as with other aspects, has objectified the fight against corruption as a political tool to coerce opposition leaders into the ruling party. “We are living witnesses to a growing trend where the state and its operators...
Five Correctional Officers Injured As 16 Inmates Escape Keffi Prison
In a security breach at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, 16 inmates escaped in the early hours of Tuesday after overpowering personnel on duty. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the incident, stating that five officers sustained varying degrees of injury while trying to contain the situation, with two currently in serious condition. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Umar Abubakar, the inmates reportedly overpowered personnel on duty during the breakout. Five officers were injured in the incident, with two currently in serious condition and receiving treatment at a government...
Tottenham Keen On Landing Eberechi Eze, Faces Minimal Competition From Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Crystal Palace player Eberechi Eze. According to Indykaila News, Tottenham recently met with Eze’s representatives, where they discussed extensively about the possibility of the player joining the club. According to various reports, Eze likes the idea of joining Tottenham as he sees them as a top club, and the prospect of playing in the Champions League also appeals to him. Tottenham are expected to approach Crystal Palace soon. Spurs aren’t the only club interested in Eze—Arsenal have also shown interest. It was rumored earlier in the window that the player had already given Arsenal...
Bauchi Poly Shut Indefinitely As Students Protest Hostel Robbery
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, on Tuesday, August 12,2025 has ordered the indefinite closure of the institution following a violent protest by students over a late- night robbery attack on a male hostel. The decision was announced after a peaceful demonstration by students was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, leading to a tense standoff with security forces. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Alhaji Kasimu Salihu, the school said it received “disturbing news” of an attack by “unscrupulous elements” who broke into the male hostel, carted away students’ belongings, and injured at least two students. One student, a...
Tottenham Keen On Landing Eberechi Eze, Faces Minimal Competition From Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Crystal Palace player Eberechi Eze. According to Indykaila News, Tottenham recently met with Eze’s representatives, where they discussed extensively about the possibility of the player joining the club. According to various reports, Eze likes the idea of joining Tottenham as he sees them as a top club, and the prospect of playing in the Champions League also appeals to him. Tottenham are expected to approach Crystal Palace soon. Spurs aren’t the only club interested in Eze—Arsenal have also shown interest. It was rumored earlier in the window that the player had already given Arsenal...
Russia Bans Foreign-Made Army Clothing From 2026, Citing Self-Reliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning the procurement of foreign-made clothing and related gear for the country’s armed forces. According to the decree, from January 1, 2026, all uniforms and other clothing items for the Russian Armed Forces must be produced by Russian companies whose manufacturing facilities are located within the country. By 2027, the requirement would extend to fabrics and knitted materials used in production, which must be domestically manufactured. The measure aims to entirely exclude the purchase of foreign-made clothing and materials for the needs of the military, the decree said. Military clothing and gear...