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Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to form a “coalition of the willing” in support of Ukraine are facing mounting scepticism from senior Conservative figures, who argue that the proposed alliance lacks substance and staying power. Andrew Griffith, the shadow business secretary, cast doubt on the initiative, questioning whether European allies would commit meaningfully to the project—particularly under UK leadership. “I am sceptical about proposals for a pan-European coalition of the willing, because when the going gets tough, the willing don’t turn out to be that willing,” Griffith said in an interview with The Telegraph’s Politics Newsletter. “At current levels of funding,…

By Adeniyi Yusuf President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others have called for a full-scale manhunt following the brutal killing of 16 travellers in the Uromi area of Edo State. It gathered that the men, a group of Hausa hunters, were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano and passed through Edo. However, they were detained by local residents who accused them of being kidnappers.Several videos of the brutal killings emerged online on Friday morning. In one of the videos circulating online, some men lay motionless on the ground, seemingly lifeless, with a tire…

President John Mahama of Ghana, who is currently leading ECOWAS’s efforts to mediate with the military juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, March 27, to update him on recent developments in the ongoing negotiations with these estranged states. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mahama revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is still engaged in discussions with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). However, he acknowledged that the talks had been complicated, urging that ECOWAS must continue its efforts to restore dialogue with the three nations,…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the tragic passing of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a statement issued on Friday, March 28, and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the loss as both unexpected and heartbreaking, offering his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. “In a poignant conversation with the grieving mother on Thursday, President Tinubu conveyed his sincere condolences, acknowledging the sudden and heart-wrenching departure of a cherished daughter, devoted wife, and…

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, March 28, participate in a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja to commemorate his 73rd birthday, which falls on Saturday, March 29. The event will bring together fellow Muslims for a moment of spiritual reflection and supplication for the nation. In a statement released on Thursday, March 27, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, revealed that President Tinubu would utilise the occasion to express gratitude to God for His continuous preservation and support as he leads the country. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu To Mark 73rd…

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has removed the country’s top military official, Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe, from his post and reassigned him to serve as Minister of Sports—a move that is fuelling speculation of internal tensions and pre-emptive maneuvering ahead of the 2028 general elections. In an official statement released Tuesday, the Zimbabwean presidency confirmed that Sanyatwe had been “retired and reassigned” following the recent vacancy in the sports ministry. The role became open earlier this month after former minister Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a historic milestone for the continent. However, Sanyatwe’s…

A bill aimed at empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct general elections on the same day has successfully passed its second reading in the Nigerian Senate. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Electoral Act 2022 in a bid to reduce the spiralling costs of elections, shorten campaign periods, and allow elected officeholders to participate as ad hoc delegates in party congresses. Leading the debate on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Senator Saliu Mustapha emphasised the unsustainable financial burden of elections, noting that the cost has surged from ₦1.5 billion in 1999 to a staggering ₦350…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is in the final stages of preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is set to be listed on the stock market, according to a recent announcement. In a statement issued by Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company revealed that it is currently in the midst of selecting project partners ahead of its public listing. This selection process will focus on identifying the most advantageous partnerships to support the IPO. “NNPC Ltd is at the final stage of getting listed in the capital market,…

Sophie Chandauka, an award-winning lawyer and entrepreneur, is embroiled in a controversy surrounding her role as chairman of Sentebale, the Duke of Sussex’s charity. The 47-year-old Zimbabwe-born legal expert, who has enjoyed a successful 20-year career with high-profile firms such as Meta, Morgan Stanley, and the Virgin Group, is now at the centre of a racism and bullying row involving her recent appointment as Sentebale’s chairman. Chandauka, who has made significant strides in her career—from starting as a trainee solicitor to advising on multi-million-pound deals—was appointed chairman of Sentebale in 2023, having served on its board for six years earlier.…

The European Union has made it clear that Russia must fully withdraw from Ukraine before any sanctions on Moscow can be lifted, in a sharp rebuke to US President Donald Trump’s hopes of striking a quick ceasefire deal. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the European Commission reiterated its stance that the cessation of Russia’s “unprovoked and unjustified aggression” in Ukraine, along with the unconditional withdrawal of all Russian military forces from Ukrainian territory, would be essential preconditions for any changes to the sanctions regime. The remarks came after President Trump appeared to make significant headway in negotiations with Russian…