Author: thecolumnng
Pope ‘Profoundly Saddened’ By Deadly Shooting In US Church
Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday he was “profoundly saddened” by a shooting in a US church that killed two children and wounded 17 people. [more…]
Tinubu Tells Nigerians In Brazil, Nigeria Must be brought To The Forefront,
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday admonished on the need to place Nigeria at the forefront of Africa’s progress. Speaking to Nigerians in Brazil, the [more…]
Trump Administration Takes Control Of Washington Rail Hub
The Trump administration said Wednesday it will exert more control over Washington by taking over management of Union Station, the US capital’s rail hub. [more…]
Germany Approved Record Weapons Exports In 2024
The German government approved a record 12.8 billion euros ($14.9 billion) of weapons exports last year, largely driven by Berlin’s support for Ukraine, according to [more…]
US Revokes Visa Of Brazil Justice Minister In Bolsonaro Row
Brazil said on Tuesday that the United States had revoked the US visa of the country’s justice minister, the latest official to be punished by [more…]
US, Israel Await Action From Lebanon On Disarming Hezbollah
US envoy Morgan Ortagus said on Tuesday that Lebanese authorities must execute their decision to disarm Hezbollah militants, adding that Israel would respond in kind [more…]
Iran Vows Reciprocal Action After Australia Expels Envoy
Iran vowed reciprocal action on Tuesday after Australia expelled its ambassador over accusations that Tehran was behind antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. [more…]
Typhoon Death Toll Rises In Vietnam As Downed Trees Hamper Rescuers
The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread [more…]
Train Derailment: NRC Suspends Operations On Abuja-Kaduna Route
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has postponed train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice. NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, announced this while [more…]
Broadcaster Is Not a Journalist: The Ibadan Media Confusion – By Olabode Makinwa
I have watched, with deep concern, how the lines between journalism and broadcasting are being carelessly blurred in Ibadan. As someone who has devoted years [more…]
