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Mechanisation Key to Attracting Youths, Empowering Women in Agriculture — Oluremi Tinubu

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ABUJA — September 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in transforming the nation’s agricultural sector, saying it is critical to empowering women, attracting young people into farming and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. Oluremi Tinubu said modern farming methods and access to mechanised equipment would help reduce the physical burden associated with agriculture while improving productivity and making farming more attractive to the younger generation. According to her, women play a significant role in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and should be supported with the tools, technology, financing and training required to expand their contributions to food production and economic development. She also emphasised the need to encourage youths to see agriculture as a viable and profitable career rather than relying solely on traditional farming practices. The First Lady noted that increased mec...
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BREAKING NEWSTrump Says No Talks Planned With Iran As Tehran Insists Strait Of Hormuz Remains Shut

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By Spotlight African Reporters Date: August 19, 2026 WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — United States President Donald Trump has ruled out any immediate talks with Iran, saying no negotiations are currently taking place and none are scheduled, as tensions over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. Trump also insisted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and operational, directly contradicting Iran’s position that the waterway is still closed to shipping until Washington meets conditions set by Tehran. The conflicting positions have deepened uncertainty surrounding efforts to restore commercial shipping through the strait, a critical global energy route through which a significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes. Iranian officials say the waterway will remain closed until the United States lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, removes oil sanctions, releases frozen Iranian assets and ends military threats and operations again...
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Trump Hints at Fresh Talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un

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Date: August 18, 2026 WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled a possible renewal of direct engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying Kim has responded to recent U.S. overtures. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump confirmed that Kim had responded when asked whether the North Korean leader had replied to his requests for a conversation. Trump described the contact as “very positive” but did not provide details about when or how the communication took place. Trump also praised his relationship with Kim, saying the North Korean leader had always treated him with respect. The two leaders held three meetings during Trump's first term, including a historic encounter at the Korean Demilitarized Zone in 2019, but they have not met during Trump's current term. The latest development comes after Trump ordered a significant reduction in U.S.-South Korean military exercises. Trump has described the exercises as unnecessarily pro...
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White House Attacks CNN Reporter Over Question on Trump Aide

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Date: August 18, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House has come under criticism after launching a personal attack on CNN senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes following a question she asked President Donald Trump about his relationship with executive assistant Natalie Harp. The confrontation occurred on Monday, August 17, during an Oval Office event. Holmes asked Trump to respond to comments from Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff concerning his relationship with Harp. Trump dismissed the question and criticized Ossoff before turning his attention to Holmes. He later described the CNN reporter as “fake news” and told her to be quiet while she attempted to ask another question concerning North Korea. The White House’s Rapid Response account subsequently escalated the dispute by posting a video of the exchange on social media and directing personal criticism at Holmes. The post even referred to her children, prompting further criticism from journalists and press advoca...
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Russia Reports Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack as Odesa Port Fuel Depot Is Hit

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August 12, 2026 MOSCOW — Russia has reported one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks in recent months, saying its air-defence forces intercepted and destroyed 502 Ukrainian drones across several Russian regions overnight. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, the drones were detected over multiple areas, as Moscow stepped up its air-defence response to the large-scale assault. Russian authorities also reported attacks on strategic infrastructure linked to the ongoing war. In a separate development, Russia said it carried out a strike on a fuel depot at the port of Odesa, claiming the facility was being used to supply the Ukrainian military. The reported strike adds to growing pressure on critical energy and logistics infrastructure around the Black Sea. The latest exchange comes amid an intensifying campaign of long-range drone attacks by both sides, with Russia and Ukraine increasingly targeting military, energy and port infrastructure far from the front lines. The cl...
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Obasanjo: Africa Still Has No True Democracy

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ABUJA — August 12, 2026 Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Africa has no true democracy, arguing that the Western liberal democratic system imposed on the continent has not been sufficiently adapted to African realities. Obasanjo said colonial powers introduced Western-style democracy to Africa without adequately considering the continent’s history, cultures, traditional institutions and unique political circumstances. The former president argued that democracy in Africa should not be defined solely by elections, but should also promote accountability, good governance, justice and the welfare of citizens. He called for African countries to develop governance systems that reflect their own realities while embracing democratic principles that strengthen institutions and ensure effective leadership. Obasanjo’s comments have renewed debate over the suitability of the Western democratic model for Africa and the need for the continent to develop approaches to go...
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