The Islamic Republic is losing Pakistan, a once-friendly neighbour that is now aligning against the regime and its Houthi proxy.
Pakistan now says it will follow all applicable sanctions regimes against Iran. That is a clear retreat from its earlier refusal to recognize unilateral United States sanctions and its promises to expand trade with the Islamic Republic.
The shift is particularly humiliating because Pakistan previously acted as the regime’s diplomatic lifeline. It brokered the June Islamabad Memorandum between the Islamic Republic and the United States, giving the regime an off-ramp from war and isolation. That agreement collapsed, and Pakistan is now moving closer to the states threatened by the Islamic Republic.
The military shift is even more damaging. On August 7, Pakistan joined Saudi Arabia and Turkey in a collective-defence pact declaring that an attack on one will be treated as an attack on all.
Pakistan has since condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warned the Islamic Republic to restrain its proxy and pledged to defend Saudi Arabia by “whatever means are available.” Its defence minister went further, declaring that any enemy of Saudi Arabia is an enemy of Pakistan.
The latest attack on a power station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina has hardened that position. Pakistan called it a grave provocation and demanded that the attacks stop immediately.
The Islamic Republic spent years using the Houthis to threaten Saudi Arabia while denying control whenever the consequences arrived. That deniability is no longer protecting it. Pakistan now places Saudi security and the protection of Islam’s holy cities above preserving its old relationship with the regime.
Pakistan has not severed diplomatic relations, but the direction is unmistakable. A neighbour that once brokered an agreement for the Islamic Republic is now complying with sanctions, joining Saudi Arabia’s defence architecture and warning that it may confront the regime’s most important Arab proxy.
The Islamic Republic’s proxy strategy is not expanding its influence. It is turning former partners into potential adversaries.
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Date: September 26, 2025
Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
Oba Rashidi Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Renews Call for Ibadan State
Ibadan, the cultural heartbeat of Oyo State, was aglow with celebration today as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation ceremony, held at the historic Mapo Hall, drew a distinguished gathering of traditional rulers, political leaders, and eminent personalities from across Nigeria.
Among the dignitaries present was the Iyaloja-General, who had actively participated in pre-coronation activities. She offered heartfelt prayers for peace, unity, and prosperity under the reign of Oba Ladoja.
In his inaugural address, the newly crowned monarch made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to prioritize the creation of Ibadan State before the end of his administration. Speaking in Yoruba, Oba Ladoja conveyed the collective desire of his people:
> “My people sent me a message to Mr President,” he said. “They said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority.”
Governor Seyi Makinde, who presented the Staff of Office, commended the seamless and uncontested succession process, describing it as a testament to Ibadan’s enduring traditions. He expressed optimism that Oba Ladoja’s reign would herald a new chapter of peace and development for Ibadanland and Oyo State.
> “The joy and excitement that fill Ibadan today remind us of the importance of upholding our cherished traditions,” Governor Makinde remarked. “It is my prayer that the reign of Oba Adewolu Ladoja will bring lasting development to our people.”
The ceremony was graced by an array of high-profile guests, including:
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III
- Former Governors: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kano), Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and others
President Tinubu, in his address, congratulated Oba Ladoja, whom he fondly referred to as a longtime friend. He shared warm recollections of their shared history and prayed for Ibadan to experience unprecedented favour and progress under the new monarch’s leadership.
The coronation of Oba Ladoja not only marks a significant moment in Ibadan’s traditional institution but also reignites the conversation around regional representation and state creation—an aspiration deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of Ibadanland.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
God bless the great people of Oyo State
God President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
God bless the Iyaloja-General
Prince Emmanuel Odunayo Ikusagba Reporting for Iyaloja-General’s Media
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Why has the mainstream media NEVER told you this? The Democratic Socialists of America recently voted in support of completely DISMANTLING the American Republic and replacing it with a new system.
Their national political committee voted 12 to 11 in support of ABOLISHING the Presidency and the Supreme Court and making everything completely subordinate to Congress. Look at how many of them have run for Congress lately! What are the odds?
Over 51% of the DSA's governing board members are now self-avowed communists. And they recently passed 120,000 members, making them the largest "socialist" organization in American history. Ten years ago, that number was only 6,000.
The mask is fully off. The radicals are actively infiltrating the Democratic system to execute this blueprint from the inside out. Look at Mamdani and the slate of radicals winning primaries and trying to seize real political power. They are systematically replacing traditional Democrats with radical collectivists who are openly telling you, in their own published platform documents, that they want to dismantle the American Republic and destroy the separation of powers. The facade is gone. This IS the communist blueprint for a silent takeover.
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