Author: Alade Adisa

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to a ceasefire with the United States and vowed to adhere to the agreement if Washington does the same, the group’s spokesman has said. “The U.S. interfered to support the Israeli entity by attacking Yemen. “So, if they stop their aggression, we will stop responding,’’ Houthi spokesman Mohamed Abdel-Salam told al-Masirah TV late Tuesday. “If the U.S. does not abide by the agreement in any way, the response will be fatal,’’ he added. He said that talks with the mediator Oman have been going on for weeks before the announcement. Oman said that both parties…

A newlywed woman, Saudat Jibrin Adam, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris Ibrahim, just nine days after their wedding in the Farawa community of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. The tragic incident, which occurred late Monday night, has shocked residents of the area. According to eyewitnesses, Saudat allegedly asked her husband to close his eyes for a “surprise” before fatally slitting!ng his throat with a knife. A neighbour, Dini Mada, who was one of the first to arrive at the scene, disclosed that Salisu named his wife as the attacker before succumbing to his injuries…

Who should rightly use the title Dr? This question has sparked intense debates in certain quarters. How do we distinguish holders of honorary doctoral degrees from those with academic qualification using titles? A fundamental distinction exists between honorary doctoral degrees and academic qualifications, particularly the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).  Unlike the PhD, which demands rigorous scholarly inquiry, original research, and academic rigour, honorary doctoral degrees symbolise exceptional individual achievements, contributions, and service to society, distinct from academic accomplishments. Honorary doctoral degrees acknowledge non-academic achievements, including exemplary leadership, innovative entrepreneurship, exceptional artistic expression, and humanitarian endeavors.  In the United States, these…

President Donald Trump has issued an ominous new justification for his tariff hikes, saying more products need to be made in the United States so it is prepared in case of ‘war.’ Trump has sparked fears of a recession with his crackdown on foreign imports which is part of a campaign to ramp up domestic manufacturing and have more goods made in America. In his latest explanation of the tariff policy he suggested it was necessary to deal with any future war. Trump made the comments on Air Force One while talking about possible pharmaceutical tariffs. He said: ‘We’re going…

House prices have surged to a new record high, defying expectations amidst shifts in the property market. According to Rightmove, the average asking price for a home in Britain reached £377,182 in April, a substantial £5,312 increase from March. This 1.4% leap surpasses the typical 1.2% April uptick, marking a significant jump in property values. This record comes despite recent changes to stamp duty regulations, which became less generous for some buyers in England and Northern Ireland starting April 1st. However, potential homebuyers may find some relief in the recent dip in mortgage rates, with some lenders, including Barclays, cutting…

President Donald Trump has blasted “60 Minutes” shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should “pay a big price” for going after him. “Almost every week, 60 Minutes … mentions the name ‘TRUMP’ in a derogatory and defamatory way, but this Weekend’s ‘BROADCAST’ tops them all,” the president said on his Truth Social platform. He called on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr to impose maximum fines and punishment “for their unlawful and illegal behavior.” The network had no immediate comment. Trump has an ongoing $20…

…Adds: ‘no exception announced’ US President Donald Trump stated that no country will escape tariffs despite a 90-day pause. He emphasised that China will not receive special treatment and reaffirmed the need for America to manufacture products domestically, declaring an end to unfair trade practices. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that no country would be getting “off the hook” when it comes to tariffs, even though there’s a 90-day pause on some of them. The shocking statement comes days after the United States published a guidance saying smartphones, computers and other electronics were exempted from the ‘reciprocal tariffs’.…

Over 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries in a wave of attacks in displacement camps and around the city of El Fasher, the last big city still in the hands of the Sudanese army in the Darfur region. The casualties include at least 56 civilians killed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over two days of attacks in Um Kadadah, a town they seized on the road to El Fasher. The violence is some of the worst in the Darfur region since the civil war between the army and the paramilitary forces began almost exactly two years ago. The…

More troubles have come the way of controversial street singer, Habeeb Badmus Okikiola, popularly known as Portable as he has been arrested by the Kwara Police Command over alleged defamation and threat to life. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi confirmed the singer’s arrest in a statement issued in Ilorin. The statement read, ”The suspect was arrested following a petition received from one Mr Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Osupa. ”Police detectives in Kwara command have taken lawful steps in line with due process to investigate the allegations. “The petition borders on serious allegations which includes criminal defamation, threat to…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has said that President Bola Tinubu imposed the emergency rule on Rivers State to safeguard vital national economic assets and quell the intractable political and legal tensions in the state. He also said the president acted to stop the impeachment of the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The governor spoke at the Vanguard Annual Awards, where he won the on Infrastructure Governor of the year award in Lagos on Sunday. Fielding questions pertaining to the legality of the emergency rule in the oil-rich state, the governor said, ”Maybe you are not vigilant because I have…