Author: Maryam Sulaiman

The Federal Government has secured roughly 150 convictions in just the first 48 hours of its accelerated mass terrorism trials, according to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Fagbemi shared these updates on Tuesday during a briefing with journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where 10 judges are concurrently presiding over the extensive proceedings. The minister revealed that the current phase of the judicial exercise kicked off on Monday, seeing about 160 trials on its opening day alone and resulting in approximately 150 convictions.”Yesterday, we had about 160 trials. I think…

Somaliland has officially opened a new diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, marking six months since Israel became the first global nation to formally recognize the breakaway state’s independence. The establishment of the embassy, located within a technology park in West Jerusalem, coincided with an official state visit to Israel by Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.During their high-level meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted the connection between the two nations, speaking of “a deep spiritual bond between our peoples”. However, the move has drawn sharp criticism from Somalia, which maintains that Somaliland remains an integral part of its sovereign territory. The…

The ongoing Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks surpassing the most devastating outbreak on record, which previously claimed over 11,000 lives, according to the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Official government data released on Tuesday indicates that confirmed cases in the DRC have climbed to 837, with the death toll now standing at 196.“If we don’t stop the outbreak very soon, it will be worse than what we had in West Africa and eastern DRC,” Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warned during a virtual gathering of African leaders and…

Following a productive meeting with G7 leaders at a summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, US President Donald Trump has called on Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine, pledging his support to end the conflict. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday near the Swiss border, Trump emphasized the human cost of the ongoing war, stating, “I’m gonna do whatever I can.” He noted that too many young men were dying on both sides of the battlefield. “Look, Russia should make a deal,” Trump stated. “I settled eight wars. This was the one I thought was going to be the easiest to…

‎‎The Consul-General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Ambassador (Mrs.) Ninikanwa O. Okey-Uche, has delivered a powerful Youth Day message, urging young Nigerians living across South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini to embrace leadership, education and unity despite the challenges they face abroad.‎‎In her address marking Youth Day 2026, the Nigerian envoy paid tribute to the courage of South African youth who stood against oppression during the historic Soweto Uprising of 1976, describing the occasion as a reminder of the transformative power of young people.‎‎Speaking to Nigerian youth, parents and community leaders across Southern Africa, Ambassador Okey-Uche said the day symbolises hope and…

The architecture of modern commitment is shifting beneath our feet. As traditional marriage structures face unprecedented pressures, a growing cultural conversation has emerged around two seemingly distinct but deeply connected themes: the viability of non-monogamous lifestyles and the pervasive impact of social media on romantic trust. At a recent global panel on relationship dynamics, family therapists, sociologists, and digital anthropologists gathered to dissect these shifting paradigms. The core takeaway? Whether a relationship involves two people or multiple partners, the digital age has fundamentally altered the mechanics of intimacy. The Polygamy Paradox: Does More Partners Equal Less Cheating? One of the…

When Elon Musk recruited Gwynne Shotwell in 2002, SpaceX was a startup less than a year old.Fast forward twenty-four years, and Shotwell is now the company’s president and chief operating officer. On Friday, she rang the Nasdaq opening bell to celebrate SpaceX’s massive initial public offering (IPO). The historic debut made SpaceX the largest IPO in history, and Shotwell’s personal stake in the company was valued at roughly $2 billion by the close of Friday’s trading.While Musk provides the overarching vision for the aerospace giant, those who have worked alongside Shotwell credit her as the operational powerhouse who translates those…

All eight people on board a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress have died after the long-range bomber crashed in the California desert, military authorities have confirmed. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission on Monday when the incident occurred shortly after departing from Edwards Air Force Base, located approximately 95 kilometers (60 miles) north of Los Angeles. Aerial views of the impact zone revealed a massive plume of black smoke billowing from a heavily scorched stretch of land. During a press conference, Colonel James Hayes confirmed that emergency officials determined there were no survivors from the wreckage. “Today,…

‎‎Ayanda Media Network is in celebration mode today as staff, colleagues, and management honor David Otos, Head of Cinematography and Partner.‎‎ ‎CEO Ayanda Ngwane led the tributes, hailing Otos for his dedication, vision, and loyalty to the Ayanda Media brand.‎‎“David has been more than staff. He’s a partner, a protector, and the creative eye that keeps our stories powerful,” Ngwane said.‎‎From Presidential Villa to Ayanda Media ‎‎Otos’ journey with the team began in 2012 at a press briefing in the Presidential Villa, when he met a colleague who was then Editor at Leadership Newspaper. From that meeting, a strong bond was formed.…

A severe wave of anti-foreigner violence has once again convulsed South Africa, forcing thousands of continental migrants into hiding and igniting a high-stakes diplomatic and humanitarian emergency between Africa’s two largest superpowers. Armed vigilante groups have marched through urban sectors, carrying out door-to-door documentation checks, looting migrant-owned shops, and issuing hard deadlines for foreign nationals to leave. The violence has turned fatal, with the documented deaths of at least two Nigerian citizens, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, in separate targeted incidents. In immediate response, the Nigerian government has executed a tense, large-scale evacuation. Over the weekend, the first batch of…