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Putin Prepares Nuclear Missile Test Ahead of High-Stakes Meeting With Trump in Alaska Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly preparing to test a new nuclear-armed cruise missile ahead of his scheduled meeting with former US President Donald Trump in Alaska. Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Russia’s key nuclear testing facility in recent weeks. Increased Activity at Novaya Zemlya Nuclear Test Site Russia’s Pankovo nuclear test site, located on the Barents Sea archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, has seen a surge in personnel, equipment, ships, and aircraft. Analysts say the movements resemble preparations seen during earlier tests of the 9M730 Burevestnik, also known as the “Storm Petrel.” A Western security source indicated that Moscow may be preparing another test of the Burevestnik missile, which Russia claims has virtually unlimited range due to its nuclear-powered propulsion system. Satellite Images Reveal Military Build-Up According to ...

OBI REPLIES SOLUDO ON HIS ONE TENURE & PSYCHIATRIC JAB . Mr. Peter Obi WROTE  My One-Term, Four-Year Vow Is Sacrosanct One of the greatest American Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, served only four years, yet his legacy endures as a model of principled leadership. Another iconic figure, John F. Kennedy, did not even complete a full term, yet his vision and ideals continue to inspire generations. In Africa, Nelson Mandela, revered globally as a symbol of justice and reconciliation, chose to serve only one term as President of South Africa, despite immense public pressure to stay longer. His decision was a deliberate act of leadership, a statement that power must serve the people, not the self. Indeed, history shows that the longer many African leaders remain in power, the more likely they are to be corrupted by it. Longevity in office is not a mark of success; rather, it is purposeful, accountable service - however brief - that defines true statesmanship. It is within this context ...

Tinubu Reportedly “Livid” as EFCC Probes NNPC Boss Ojulari Over Ties to Atiku’s Son-in-Law and Alleged Opposition Funding President Bola Tinubu is said to be furious following damning security reports linking newly appointed NNPC boss, Ojulari, to questionable financial transactions with a company owned by Atiku Abubakar’s son-in-law—just four months after appointing him to replace Mele Kyari. Ojulari, who once led Shell Nigeria Exploration and founded BAT Advisory & Energy, is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged multimillion-dollar transfers to AA&R Investment Group. The company, headed by Abdullahi Bashir-Haske, operates in energy, agribusiness, logistics, and ICT. Sources within the EFCC disclosed that several transactions between NNPC and AA&R were flagged as potentially illegal, sparking fears that state funds may be indirectly channelled toward “opposition financing” through Bashir-Haske—a known associate of former V...

NNPCL has officially decided not to sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company. Instead, it is committed to conducting an extensive rehabilitation of the facility and ensuring its continued operation. During a company-wide town hall meeting held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, announced the decision regarding the future of the nation’s most significant state-owned refining asset, putting an end to weeks of speculation. A statement by NNPCL reads, “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. “The ongoing review indicates that the earlier decision to operate the Port Harcourt refinery, before full completion of its rehabilitation, was ill-informed and subcommercial. ”Although progress is being made on all three, the emerging outlook calls for more advanced technica...

UNIPORT Honours Wike, Names Convocation Arena After Him The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers State has named its convocation Arena after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The arena, was officially inaugurated on Saturday by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. The inauguration was part of activities marking the university’s 35 Combined Convocation Ceremony and 50th Anniversary. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, said that the first convocation of the university in 1982, was held in the old arena. “We are proud today, to celebrate the 35th convocation in our 50th year of existence in this fantastic edifice, built by the Rivers Government during Wike’s administration,” he said. Also, Ibas commended the contribution of Wike to the development of the institution. According to him, the conception and construction of the arena under Wike’s stewardship, reflects his enduring ...