What Message Does Putin’s Visit To Southern Kuril Islands Send?
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first visit to the Southern Kuril Islands, known as the Northern Territories in Japan, and made tough comments on Russia-Japan relations.What did Putin do during the visit? What considerations lie…
Levee Breach Sealed In China’s Flood-Hit Henan
A levee breach in central China’s Henan Province was successfully sealed on Friday night after nearly two days of emergency repair work, local authorities said. The breach, measuring more than 40 meters wide, occurred along the Beiru River in…
Hong Kong H1 GDP Up 5.1 Per Cent, Strongest In Nearly 5 Years
For the first half of 2026, Hong Kong’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.1 per cent over a year earlier, the strongest half-yearly performance in nearly five years, official data showed on Friday. Hong Kong’s real GDP grew by 4.3…
US Deploying New Aircraft Carrier To Mideast Amid Iran War Strain
The U.S. military is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for more than 250 days in support of the war against Iran, U.S. media reported, citing officials. The USS George…
NIPR President Urges Development Communication Against Corruption
President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, says Nigeria cannot achieve significant growth without embracing development communication—a strategic approach that exposes the damaging consequences of corruption and…
Gas tycoon Julius Rone breaks fresh ground
Dr. Julius Dediare Rone has once again cemented his reputation as Nigeria’s ‘King of Gas.’ The founder of UTM Offshore Limited, a company behind Nigeria’s first indigenous Floating Liquefied Natural Gas facility, has carved a niche for himself as a…
Rigging is done at polling units, stop blaming INEC — REC
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Kano State, Abdulsamad Abdu Zango, has said electoral rigging is largely perpetrated at polling units by political actors, rather than by the commission.…
As OsunDecides2026: 13 High-Risk LGAs To Watch Out For
As Osun electorate goes to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, attention is shifting to 13 local government areas identified as high-risk ahead of the governorship election. The concerns are coming against the backdrop of escalating political…
NPFL: Salisu Yusuf Takes Charge Of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars have announced the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as their new technical adviser, reports say. Yusuf replaced Nurudeen Aweroro who left the club last week. The experienced tactician arrives at the Oluyole Warriors with an impressive coaching…
ARS VS MCI: Man City’s Confirmed Team News And Best Possible Starting Line-up Against Arsenal
According to a report by the London Evening Standard on Friday, August 14, 2026, Manchester City have received positive news regarding Erling Haaland’s fitness ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Arsenal. There had been some concern surrounding…