Netanyahu’s Insistence on the Continuation of the War. “Will the War Get Out of Control”:

Interview with Dr. Ahmad Alderzi “Israel has failed to eradicate Hamas, and empty Gaza of Palestinians” The events in Gaza and Israel have captured the world’s attention. With so many factors and moving parts to the situation, it is necessary to take a step back and look at the whole scene. Dr. Ahmad Alderzi, the noted […]

Israel’s Intelligence and Military “Caught by Surprise” by Hamas Attack? Was It a “False Flag”?

First published on October 15, 2023 According to the official version, the Hamas attack “caught Israel by surprise”. However, a series of inexplicable facts do not make the official version credible. How is it possible that the Gaza barrier was breached with bulldozers without anyone noticing? The 64-kilometre barrier surrounding Gaza is made of an underground wall […]

“The Impact of Igbos in Modern Nigeria” by Professor Tekena Tamuno

I emphasize that the recent advancement for Igbos doesn’t merely stem from the internet’s arrival; it’s the social media element empowering independent thinkers to challenge historical inaccuracies. Through social media, scholars are debunking false narratives perpetuated by the Yoruba press, often biased against Igbos, rewriting Nigeria’s history to favor themselves. The skewed narrative wrongly attributes […]

World laughing at Germany’s leaders – Putin

Berlin is abandoning its own national interests in order to satisfy the whims of its “allies,” the Russian president has said Germany is being bossed by its Western partners because it lacks sovereignty, and its policymakers demonstrate poor leadership skills, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting with young Russian scientists on Wednesday. Putin […]

‘Over 400 consultant anaesthetists left Nigeria in two years’

No fewer than 400 consultant anaesthetists left the shores of Nigeria for greener pastures in the last two years, says the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists. President of the society Dr Olubusola Alagbe-Briggs, disclosed this in Gombe on Wednesday during the society’s 31st annual scientific conference. Alagbe-Briggs said that the immigrant anaesthetists left Nigeria in search […]

Supreme Court never delivered judgment in our appeal, has refused to issue CTC of judgment. LP

The Labour Party (LP) has raised alarm that the Supreme Court has, till date, failed to deliver judgment in the appeal filed by the Party and its candidate in the Presidential Election, Mr. Peter Obi, and has also refused to avail it of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the judgment. This was disclosed in a press […]

The Nigerian University Professors and Their Sad Reality

A part of the activities of the University Professors is serving as external examiners to universities other than theirs. The appointment of external examiners is a worldwide practice for quality control. Professors can be external examiners for undergraduate or postgraduate programs. While the external examiner for a postgraduate program can be for a day if […]

Overcoming Nigeria’s Societal Challenges: A Path Towards Progress

The aspirations for a prosperous Nigeria often face hindrances deeply embedded within our societal fabric. Addressing these entrenched vices is pivotal for our nation’s development. Religious Fervor Beyond National Growth: Nigerians exhibit an ardent dedication to religious faiths, prioritizing the afterlife over the enhancement of our nation. Unfortunately, many fail to embody the teachings of […]

Introduction to Igboness for our young upcoming generations: The Rich History of the Igbo People

The Igbo people have a fascinating history that spans thousands of years, passed down through stories and traditions from our ancestors. Archaeologists have found evidence of our presence in the region dating back to around 2500 BCE. Our ancestors built vibrant communities and practiced unique customs and traditions. Long ago, the Igbo people organized themselves […]

For the information of young Igbo children at home and in the diaspora

The history of the Igbo people can be traced back thousands of years, but much of it relies on oral tradition. Archaeological evidence suggests their presence in the region dating back to at least 2500 BCE. The transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and post-colonial Nigeria have also significantly shaped their history. The history of the Igbo […]

Senator Victor Umeh Halts the demolition of the Abule-Ado Lagos buildings.

• The south-west zone of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) said occupants of houses marked for demolition at the Festac Phase II area of Lagos state violated rules • The agency disclosed a plan to pull down 677 houses, while 744 others will be partially demolished over infringement Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, took […]

Africa is the Right Destination for Investment.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party and the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has described Africa as the right continent for trade and investment. Obi made this remark yesterday while speaking at the opening of the two-day Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London that started yesterday. His address focused on […]

The Dysfunction in Nigeria’s Judiciary

Retired Justice Samson Uwaifo’s poignant words captured the dire repercussions of corruption within Nigeria’s judiciary. It’s a system marred by inefficiency and malpractice, a situation highlighted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The shocking revelation that 52 government ministries, departments, and agencies declined to engage with the Ethics and Integrity […]

NIGERIA AND THE BUSINESS OF CRIMINALS

Last year, Nigeria’s most successful businessman and richest person alive in the country, Aliko Dangote, had a meeting with his selected strategists. The purpose of the meeting was simple. To decide among the three presidential candidates, Aliko Danogte would support The three candidates were Peter Obi Atiku Abubakar Bola Ahmed Tinubu The candidate’s profile, merit, […]

Ndi Igbo and the “think home” call. A perspective.

I have been inundated with videos and writings by a cross-section of Ndi Igbo calling on our businessmen to move their businesses to Igboland. I have seen a video claiming Ladipo traders are moving spare parts business to the east. I have watched angry Igbo abuse Lagos State Government for demolishing properties owned by Igbo […]

The judicial adultery in Kano

The falcon no longer hears the falconer. A commercial flight landed in Asaba on Sunday but its cabin crew welcomed passengers to Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. A certified true copy of an Appeal Court judgment last week gave victory to both the respondents and the appellants. Nigeria of today is the textbook definition of confusion. […]

The Myth that Putin Was Bent on Conquering Ukraine and Creating a Greater Russia

There is a growing body of compelling evidence showing that Russia and Ukraine were involved in serious negotiations to end the war in Ukraine right after it started on 24 February 2022 (see below). These talks were facilitated by Turkish President Recep Erdogan and former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and featured detailed and candid discussions on the terms of […]

CATALOGUE OF LOOTINGS IN NIGERIA: HOW CORRUPTION UNDER PDP BECAME A CHILD’S PLAY UNDER APC

Subsidies, globally, are an integral part of good governance. However, in Nigeria, they predominantly serve the wealthy, by the wealthy, and for the wealthy. Highlighted here are several instances of manipulation, showcasing how substantial sums of money could be recovered not just to subsidize fuel but also to foster national development. 1. Diversion of N40 […]

The Unyielding Legacy of Samuel Azu Crabbe: A Chronicle of Ghanaian Judicial Resilience.

In the annals of Ghana’s judiciary, Samuel Azu Crabbe’s name resonates profoundly. As Chief Justice of Ghana from 1973 to 1977, he stood resolute, unwavering in the face of potential intimidation by Jerry Rawlings and Kojo Tsikata, steadfastly delivering justice even amid tumultuous times. Azu Crabbe, whose name finds its roots in Igbo, signifying “back” […]

Hostages freed by Hamas in ‘good condition’ – Israeli doctors

The militant group has released 24 people, both Israelis and foreign nationals, in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners Israeli citizens handed over by Hamas on Friday appear to be in good health, local medics have reported. The Palestinian militant group also released ten Thai nationals and one Filipino, while Israel let 39 Palestinian prisoners go. […]

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AS A CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE.

The characterization of government and politics as a criminal enterprise in Nigeria has sparked significant concern and scrutiny both domestically and internationally. Nigeria, a nation brimming with resources and promise, has grappled persistently with systemic corruption, fund mismanagement, and political maneuvers that often mirror organized crime. Instances of embezzlement, bribery, and nepotism have infested Nigerian […]

First Captives Freed in Tense Gaza Truce Between Israel and Hamas

Hamas freed two dozen hostages, Israel released 39 imprisoned Palestinians, and more than 130 aid trucks reached Gaza over the first day of a tense, temporary truce after seven weeks of war. Hamas freed two dozen hostages held in Gaza and Israel released nearly 40 imprisoned Palestinians on Friday, completing the first exchange in a […]

“I am a Palestinian” – Golda Meir, late PM of Israel.

“What was all this area before the First World War? Palestine was the area between the Mediterranean and the Iraia n border… East and West Bank was Palestine; I am a Palestinian,” Meir said. She also admitted that she obtained a Palestinian passport under the British Mandate, which was created in 1923 to facilitate the […]

Wikileaks claims MI5 and CIA developed spyware to turn televisions and smart phones into bugs.

British spy agencies worked with the CIA to turn televisions and smart phones into bugging devices that can record conversations and even take photographs, according to leaked intelligence documents. The CIA is accused of running a secret computer hacking programme giving its agents access to everyday items including mobile phones, TVs and iPads. The CIA […]

The hidden reasons behind the war on Gaza (Part I)

Either the Resistance Axis and the Global South decolonize the Middle East, or “Israel” and the US will continue occupying the region, choking off the New Silk Road, plundering Syria’s oil, and keeping Russian, Iranian, and Arab gas cut off from the world market. Two weeks before Hamas’ Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, Netanyahu […]

Israel is a ‘terrorist state,’ says grandson of one of its founders

Miko Peled whose father served as a general in Arab-Israeli War of 1967 speaks for the rights of Palestinians and says condemning Palestinians under oppression for resisting is the height of hypocrisy. Israeli activist and writer Miko Peled, the grandson of a signatory to the Israeli state’s 1948 Declaration of Independence, criticises Tel Aviv’s policies towards […]

‘Israel has already been defeated’: What’s next after four-day truce in Gaza?

The four-day truce is proof of Israel’s failure to crush Hamas and release hostages by sheer military force, say experts. At the very beginning of the Israeli assault on Gaza, Israel’s hardline Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military leaders had asserted that a military invasion of Gaza was the only way to crush the Palestinian resistance […]

Errors In Court Ruling May Validate Retired Justice Mohammed’s Claim Of Corruption In Judiciary’ – Northern Elders

Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed worry over the current state of affairs within the judiciary system in Nigeria. NEF’s view comes amidst the controversy surrounding the Court of Appeal ruling on the Kano State governorship election. According to NEF, the error in the CTC of the court ruling may validate the concerns raised by […]

Britain’s SAS Abetting Gaza Genocide?

A spokesman for the Ministry of Health in Gaza: We call on all sides to take full advantage of the truce for the flow of medical aid, fuel, medical delegations, and the exit of the wounded. Islamic Resistance in Iraq said that In response to the crimes of the Israeli occupation in Gaza, its fighters […]

Israel and Its Allies Are Repurposing the Goals and Lies of 1948 – In Gaza in 2023

History is repeating itself – and every politician and establishment journalist is pretending they cannot see what is staring them in the face. There is a collective and wilful refusal to join the dots in Gaza, even when they point in one direction only. There has been a consistent pattern to Israel’s behaviour since its […]

Israel Is Assassinating Journalists in Gaza

Israel is intentionally assassinating journalists in Gaza. As it wages its genocidal onslaught on the enclave, having murdered at least 13,000 Palestinians so far, Israel is simultaneously killing media workers in order to prevent the world from seeing the unspeakable atrocities it carries out. The situation at hand is as dire as it is unprecedented. Since […]

Biden Administration Accused of “Spreading Misinformation” regarding Covid-19 Pandemic and 9/11

A State Department official, Sylvia Yacoub, not only has accused the Biden Administration of “spreading misinformation”, but also of being “complicit in genocide”. Her 5-page memo was signed by 100 State Department and USAID officials in a State Department system that, unfortunately, is not for public view. Still, it reveals that conflict exists within governmental structures. In the case of this […]

How the Far-Right Won the Dutch Election—and What Comes Next for the Netherlands

Geert Wilders was the surprise victor in Wednesday’s Dutch elections, after a late surge that catapulted his anti-EU party to a resounding victory over his mainstream rivals. As people in the Netherlands, and the rest of Europe, adjust to the shock, these are some of the key issues they’ll be considering: Who is Wilders? The […]

Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed

US officials involved in negotiations say the two sides are still working out “final logistical details” The hostage exchange deal between Israel and the Hamas militant group will be postponed until Friday, a senior Israeli official has said. The arrangement was originally set to begin on Thursday, with Israeli forces expected to pause operations for […]

Argentina – A Political Earthquake

On Sunday, 19 November, the extreme neoliberal Javier Milei won the run-off elections with 56% against 44% for the present Peronist (center left) Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa. This is more than a surprise. On 23 October, during the first-round vote, Massa had a 36% to 30% lead. Massa is an experienced economist and well-versed politician. Milei is […]

Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son visits Kyiv, meets Zelenskyy

KYIV — Lachlan Murdoch, eldest son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and current CEO of Fox News Corporation, visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday, Ukraine’s presidential office said in a statement. Murdoch was accompanied by journalists from Fox News (Ben Hall) and The Sun (Jerome Starkey). Before — and occasionally after — the start […]

Our warnings on Hamas were ignored, Israel’s women border troops say.

Testimony from members of mainly female look-out units adds fuel to accusations that Netanyahu badly misread the dangers from Gaza. TEL AVIV — Did Israel’s security chiefs brush off warnings from women border surveillance soldiers who had evidence that something was brewing in Gaza ahead of the murderous attacks by Hamas militants on October 7? […]

Iran’s BRICS Membership: “Hello to the New World”?

At the 15th annual BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22–24 August 2023, six new members were admitted into the bloc from 2024 onwards: Argentina, Ethiopia, and four states from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, namely Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Iran. With this set of […]

How BRICS Became a Club That Others Want to Join

The BRICS emerging market nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank two decades ago to a real-world club that controls a multilateral lender. Now it’s undergoing an enlargement that would pair some of the planet’s largest energy producers with some of […]

The Dollar’s Dominance Is Shakier Than Ever

In the months before August’s gathering of BRICS leaders in South Africa, rumors of a new BRICS currency swirled—only to fail to manifest at the summit itself. But don’t confuse a single summit’s headlines with evidence of a trend. The wake of the BRICS summit splashes into a world much riper for de-dollarization now than […]

JFK, MLK, RFK, More than 50 Years of Suppressed History:

New Evidence on Assassination of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy. Failures to Confront the Unspeakable, and The Way Ahead. Part I On November 22, 2023, we commemorate the passing of JFK. November 22, 1963, the assassination of JFK in Dallas, Texas. Sixty years ago. April 4, 2023 is the 55th Anniversary of Martin […]

‘Blood’ and ‘money’ – Medvedev outlines essence of US security

An oped by Joe Biden indicates that Washington is ready to sacrifice others for its interests, ex-Russian president says Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said that US President Joe Biden’s latest opinion piece for the Washington Post once again highlighted the essence of Washington’s security doctrine, which is to provide for America’s interests at […]

A Journey Into Northern Gaza: Ruins, Wreckage and Darkness.

New York Times journalists traveled with an Israeli military convoy to catch a rare glimpse of conditions in wartime Gaza. They saw houses flattened like playing cards and a city utterly disfigured. When a group of international journalists arrived at the southern fringe of Gaza City early Friday morning, riding in the back of an […]

WHY I AM PARTISAN … NLC President Joe Ajaero

One, it is what Labour parties all over the world do. Two, if Labour does not play politics, who will play politics? Labour is politics, politics is Labour. 419 people, scammers are now governors who refuse to pay workers their legitimate wages. Politics should be left for armed robbers? A former IGP went to the […]

Bidens welcomed the Russians – deputy PM

Joe and Jill Biden “acted like polite people” on meeting the Russian delegation at the APEC summit in San Francisco, Aleksey Overchuk says US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greeted visiting Russian dignitaries in full accordance with protocol during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister […]

When Nigerians lose interest in democracy, what next?

For forms of government, let fools contest. Whatever is best administered is best – Alexander Pope. Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable – US President John F. Kennedy. Let me start by saying that a good number of Nigerians have lost faith in the ballot box; it only remains for […]

Nigeria’s $446 million Ajaokuta settlement to Pramod Mittal.

A London-based Indian national, Pramod Mittal, plans to use the $446 million paid by the Nigerian government as a settlement for the moribund Ajaokuta to clear personal debt. According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, Pramod Mittal, who is the younger brother of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, has a legacy of defunct factories and unpaid bills. However, he plans […]

Pentagon Fails To Account For Over $3 Trillion For 6th Year In A Row

The Pentagon has failed its independent annual audit for the sixth year in a row, as US defense officials could not provide auditors with enough information to form a full accounting evaluation, according to the Defense Department’s yearly financial report released on Thursday. “Auditing the department’s $3.8 trillion in assets and $4 trillion in liabilities is a massive undertaking,” Pentagon […]

Tinubu and Ganduje Shouldn’t Play with Fire in Kano

In a predictable, premeditated, and carefully choreographed judicial charade, the Court of Appeal on Friday upheld the verdict of the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that reversed the electoral triumph of NNPP’s Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. I sincerely hope this assault on justice isn’t the spark that ignites an inferno in Kano—and […]

A military Coup is Imperative in Nigeria

“If you are a judge and you are corrupt where do we go from here? Then everything has come to a halt. If the legislature is corrupt, you go to the judiciary for redress, if the executive is corrupt you go to the judiciary for remedy, if the judiciary itself is corrupt where do you […]

Pedicide – The SICKENING Plot to Consume Our Children

An ancient bloodthirst is being cleverly disguised right before our eyes…. Not everyone you see is human. At least not in the traditional sense. While you and I – and most people for that matter – are creatures of flesh and blood, compassion and love, kindness and caring, others… are nothing of the sort. Some […]

Vatican confirms ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons

The Vatican has confirmed a ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons, a centuries-old secretive society that the Catholic Church has long viewed with hostility and has an estimated global membership of up to six million. “Active membership in Freemasonry by a member of the faithful is prohibited, because of the irreconcilability between Catholic doctrine and Freemasonry,” […]

What Exactly Are US Special Forces Doing in Israel?

Secrecy is the name of the game when it comes to the Biden administration’s support for the offensive in Gaza. As the Israeli military enters the second month of its operation in Gaza, questions continue to swirl around the exact nature of U.S. support for the war, with major potential implications for American interests in […]

Video: Why Does the US Support Israel?

Ben Norton: Why does the United States so strongly support Israel? In this video today, I’m going to be explaining the geopolitical and economic reasons why Israel is such an important part of U.S. foreign policy and Washington’s attempt to dominate not only the region of the Middle East, but really the entire world. For this […]

P.M. Sunak Sacks Home Secretary Braverman. Cabinet Reshuffle, Former PM David Cameron is Back…

Openly ignored by his incendiary, now ex-Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was left with few options. Retaining her would continue a process of blighting his already precarious prime ministership, suggesting weakness and a distinct lack of authority. Kicking her off the Cabinet front bench would, while reasserting some measure of control, permit her to […]

South American nations seek to avoid dollar.

Brazil could extend a line of credit to debt-laden Argentina in mutual trade The presidents of Argentina and Brazil have announced plans to continue working on the development of a mechanism allowing them to avoid using the US dollar in bilateral trade. Crisis-hit Argentina is seeking to rebuild its reserves to cover trade costs and […]

Africa aspires to benefit from its riches – Lavrov to RT

While technically no longer under colonial rule, many African nations are still suffering from an unjust economic system that extracts raw materials from the continent, predominantly for the benefit of the developed world, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RT in an interview on Wednesday. Africans are now undergoing an “awakening” and want to get their due […]

Netanyahu rejects Trudeau’s claim Israel “kills children”

The prime minister has fired back after his Canadian counterpart urged the country to adhere to the rules of war in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, who urged him to exercise maximum restraint in the ongoing ground operation in Gaza. The biggest hospital in the […]

Tehran tells Hamas it won’t enter war with Israel – Reuters

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has reportedly told Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh that Tehran won’t get directly involved in the militant group’s war with Israel after being surprised by the October 7 attacks that triggered the conflict. Khamenei and Haniyeh discussed the war during a face-to-face meeting earlier this month in Tehran, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing […]

Israel accuses Türkiye of supporting terrorism.

PM Netanyahu has responded to President Erdogan’s “terror state” speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected criticism from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying that Türkiye was the real sponsor of terrorism and had no right to lecture anyone. “He calls Israel a terrorist state, but in fact supports the terrorist state of […]

Israel a ‘terror state’ – Erdogan

The Turkish president has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reveal whether Israel has nuclear weapons Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has branded Israel a “terror state” that is committing “genocide” in Gaza and claimed the country’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a ‘goner.’ In remarks on Wednesday to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) parliamentary group meeting in Ankara, Erdogan also challenged […]

US secretly boosting weapons supplies to Israel – Bloomberg

Among the items being provided by Washington are missiles for Apache helicopters and 155mm artillery shells, the media outlet claims The US Department of Defense has allegedly ramped up weapons deliveries to Israel without making any public announcements of the move, Bloomberg has reported. The media outlet claimed that deliveries of artillery shells, which supposedly […]

The secret behind Russia’s stance on the Middle East crisis

Moscow’s policy is shaped by its confrontation with the West in Ukraine, forcing it to establish closer ties with countries that empathize with Hamas The acute crisis in Palestine came as a surprise to everyone – both those who were directly involved and external players. For years, the long-standing conflict was considered frozen and ‘deadlocked’, and […]

America’s “Long War” against Humanity.

Introduction The world is at the crossroads of the most serious crisis in modern history. The US has embarked on a military adventure, “a long war”, which threatens the future of humanity. This “war without borders” is being carried out at the crossroads of the most serious economic crisis in World history, which has been […]

STATELESSNESS: AN OLD PROBLEM WITH NEW THREATS.

Hundreds of thousands, possibly millions, of Africans do not have access to a nationality. The status of many others is in doubt or in dispute. Without an official connection to a state, people have neither protection from, nor responsibilities to, the country in which they live. The problem of statelessness is not new. It has […]

MEMORIES OF MIDNIGHT: By Simon Kolawole.

This brilliant article got my attention and I thought it worthwhile to share. It was midnight, not so long ago, when I woke up, used the toilet and returned to my bed to continue from where I stopped. For almost an hour, I closed my eyes in vain. I could neither induce nor seduce sleep. […]

Military-industrial complex: Also known as the “Pentagon system”.

Military-industrial complex, network of individuals and institutions involved in the production of weapons and military technologies. The military-industrial complex in a country typically attempts to marshal political support for continued or increased military spending by the national government. The term military-industrial complex was first used by U.S. Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower in his Farewell Address […]

NIGERIA: THE DANGERS ARE REAL AND ARE COMING

Narration from Hashim Muhammed Suleiman – Zaria, PhD. Do you eat, at least, three times a day? Is there aroma of cooking still coming out of your house, at least, twice a day? Do you still wear washed and ironed clothes almost everyday? Do you still drive a car while attending to your daily needs? […]

Imo Guber Election: Anyanwu, Achonu Slam INEC, Security Agencies

Senators Samuel Anyanwu and Athan Achonu, governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party in the November 11 Imo governorship election, respectively, have pointed fingers at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for perpetuating a severely flawed election in the state. In a joint press conference held in Owerri […]

Is this the Beginning of the End of the War in Ukraine?

The Western media is suddenly teeming with signs of fatigue and even …. diplomacy? “I don’t think that [the war] is a stalemate,” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday. “They thought they would checkmate us, but,” he insisted, “this didn’t happen.” According to recent interviews, his military leadership disagrees. His political inner […]

The US Against Hamas in Gaza, But Supports Terrorists in Syria

On October 7, Israel was attacked by Hamas, an armed Palestinian resistance group inside Gaza. The group killed 1,405 people, and kidnapped over 200 in Israel. Hamas was a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, a global terrorist organization which is outlawed in many countries, but not in the US, UK or Germany. US President Donald Trump said that […]

Israel’s Killing Fields. Albert Einstein‘s Foresight?

Israel is a plan that has been brewing and preparing for more than hundred years. Some people would even go back to the Old Testament where the term “The Chosen People” was coined. The Plan Israel is an Anglo-American Colonial project. Netanyahu is just the latest “executioner” of the Plan. Zionists feel they are “the Chosen People”. […]

A US-Israeli Planned Attack on Iran is Contemplated.

The U.S. led War on the People of Palestine and the Middle East is a Criminal Undertaking Intro We stand in Solidarity with Palestine. But we must recognize that the United States Military and Intelligence apparatus is firmly behind Israel’s genocide directed against the People of Palestine. . And this must be part of the solidarity campaign, namely to Reveal the Truth regarding […]

Israeli Plans to Control The Ben Gurion Canal Linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of Aqaba

10 November 2023 Incisive and carefully documented geopolitical analysis by Richard Medhurst pertaining to the building of the Ben Gurion Canal linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of Aqaba. Watch the video below. The Ben Gurion Canal Project was initially a “secret” (classified) U.S. project formulated in 1963 by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNG, a strategic think tank on […]

ABUJA CABBING SYSTEM TO END THE EPIDEMIC OF ONE-CHANCE ROBBERY.

A young lawyer colleague of mine at The Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts (TAS) called me in despair a few days ago during the night. In a One-Chance robbery, his sister had been taken hostage. I called up two top contacts in the police to pass the concern. One answered. Luckily, the young […]

Imolites, know who you are voting for governorship

Governorship is both a sacred trust and a formidable burden. In an ideal scenario, a governor serves as a trusted servant to the state, guided by moral rectitude. Unfortunately, in pseudo-democratic settings, the challenge arises, especially when democracy leans towards the rule of the mob. In an ideal environment, a governor is a servant to […]

Nigerian politicians have Machiavellian traits?

Machiavellian political leaders are characterized by negative effects on citizens and their states. Understanding Machiavellianism is crucial to addressing its impact objectively. Machiavellianism, a personality trait defined by cunningness, manipulation, and a drive for power and prestige, was outlined by Machiavelli in the 16th century. Leaders scoring high on Machiavellianism employ strategies to gain political […]

Nigerian politicians have Machiavellian traits (Part 2)

Machiavelli’s influential treatise on wielding power has sparked ongoing debate due to its advocacy of ruthless methods. Exploring Machiavellian traits in politicians becomes crucial, particularly with elections approaching. Machiavelli’s teachings encompass diverse aspects, notably emphasizing the importance of military strategy for rulers. Even during peacetime, he urged leaders to study history, geography, and the lay […]

What Is Blocking a Peace-Agreement Between Putin and Zelensky

23 March 2022 On Monday, 21 March, AP reported that “Zelenskyy said that Kyiv will be ready to discuss the status of Crimea and the eastern Donbas region held by Russian-backed separatists after a cease-fire and steps toward providing security guarantees.” This milestone is the very first time that Zelensky has said that there might be circumstances […]

Zelensky Cancels Ukrainian Elections to Consolidate His Dictatorial Rule

8 November 2023 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on November 6 the cancellation of the Ukrainian elections. His cancellation of the elections comes as more and more Western commentators highlight Zelensky’s dictatorial tendencies, which are again on display after cancelling the elections under the guise of needing to concentrate on the war with Russia, a conflict Ukraine […]

A Letter to the ICC Prosecutor from Israeli Jews for Decolonization

7 November 2023 To Karim A. A. Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, We, Israelis Against Apartheid, a group of Israeli Jews for decolonization, representing more than 1,500 concerned citizens, call on the ICC to take accelerated action against the escalating Israeli war crimes, and genocide of the Palestinian people. For the safety and future in the region, all elements of […]

Rabbi at Israeli Military Training Base Says ‘Whole Country’ Is ‘Ours,’ Including Gaza and Lebanon

7 November 2023 Army says Amichai Friedman’s comments don’t align with its values after he told soldiers that Israel would make its former settlement bloc in Gaza look ‘tiny’ The rabbi at an Israeli military training base celebrated Israel’s actions in Gaza with messianic fervor and exulted over Israel someday controlling a swath of territory […]

Britain’s Special SAS Forces in Gaza. The ICC Must Investigate British Politicians for Gaza War Crimes.

7 November 2023 The UK military and intelligence services may be aiding Israel’s attack on Gaza in at least seven ways. It is vital the International Criminal Court question Rishi Sunak, James Cleverly and Grant Shapps about this support. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is the only permanent global court to have jurisdiction to prosecute […]

Israel-Gaza War: Assassination Attempt on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Kills One

8 November 2023 Horrifying video footage captures what appears to be an attempted assassination on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The president’s convoy came under a hail of gunfire after he disregarded a menacing ultimatum from renegade Palestinian security forces, urging him to declare war on Israel. Abbas holds the position of Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, […]

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman (MBS) Refuses to Stand with the US and Israel Against the Palestinians

6 November 2023 Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman (MBS) of Saudi Arabia is between a rock and a hard place. The Kingdom remains dependent on the US for security, while the US is supporting and supplying the weapons for Israel’s slaughtering of Palestinian civilians. Added to the dilemma, is that MBS was very close to signing […]

“Drop a Nuclear Bomb on Gaza”: Israeli Minister Says Using Nukes on Gaza an Option

6 November 2023 Amichai Eliyahu, an Israeli Heritage Minister has admitted to the world that Israel has nuclear weapons ready to be used on the Palestinians. The Times of Israel reported that “Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu said Sunday that one of Israel’s options in the war against Hamas was to drop a nuclear bomb on the Gaza Strip, […]

Volodymyr Zelensky Is in a Sea of Troubles

6 November 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing two troubles on the foreign front that have received a lot of media attention. The first is that his country is actually receiving much less media attention. For the past month, international attention has been drawn away from his war to another. The second is that he is […]

Abobaku, japa and Tinubu ‘haters’

We sit here stranded, though we’re all doin’ our best to deny it.” I do not know under what condition Bob Dylan wrote that song line. All I know is that it serves my purpose as I sit here at the bank of Nigeria searching for the right metaphor for what the country has become. […]

The US Was Never About Freedom and Democracy

The world’s attention has turned to the slaughter in Gaza as the Israeli military-political system enacts its brand of ethnic cleansing and genocide on the Palestinian people. The U.S. pretends to be standing by in order to ensure the conflict does not spread into a regional conflagration, a pretext rationalizing and disguising their desire for […]

Palestine: Apartheid, Stolen Lives and Land, History Erased, United Nations Deaf Mute

4 November 2023 Building solidarity requires confronting the crimes committed by the State of Israel from the very outset in 1948. This is the object of Felicity Arbuthnot’s article first published in 2017. According to Arbuthnot (in 2017): This “Nakba” (“catastrophe”) seventy years after Israel’s final founding, is ongoing “Nakba is ongoing” in October 2023, and the United Nations […]

Marketers Expose The Cabal Behind Cooking Gas Price Hike

• says at government selling price, cooking gas shouldn’t cost more than N500 per kg to consumers The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers has accused terminal operators of incessantly increasing the price of gas, exploiting and limiting its availability to Nigerians. The marketers, led by the association’s president, Oladapo Olatunbosun. on Monday, told […]

US is world’s ‘biggest disruptor’ of peace — China

China slams US report on Beijing’s military buildup and uses it to hit back at Washington’s recent actions in helping Israel and Ukraine as well as its buildup of military installations worldwide. The United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world, China has said in a scathing response to […]

Oil prices spike amid Israel incursion

The IDF has said it is broadening its ground operations in Gaza Oil and metals markets reacted strongly on Friday to news from the Middle East, where Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they were “expanding ground operations” in Gaza. Oil prices climbed nearly 3% to a one-week high amid fears that the conflict between Israel […]

Israel faces major economic crisis – JP Morgan

The economy may shrink more than 10% amid the conflict with Hamas JPMorgan has sharply lowered its fourth quarter economic forecast for Israel. According to a research note made public on Friday, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) may shrink 11% from the previous three months amid the escalation of hostilities with the Palestinian armed […]

Iran calls for oil and food embargo on Israel

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has argued that the measure would help stop “crimes in Gaza” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged Muslim nations to impose an oil and food embargo on Israel to stop its military operation in Gaza. Speaking to students in Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei said, “What Islamic governments […]

Amnesty calls for Israel-Gaza arms embargo

Belgian trade unions have already refused to handle weapons destined for Israel The branch of Amnesty International for the Middle East and North Africa called on Wednesday for embargoing weapons deliveries to both Israel and Hamas to protect civilians in Gaza. “We’ve called for an arms embargo on all parties to the conflict in [Israeli-occupied […]

Most Russians neutral on Israel-Palestine conflict – poll

More than 70% of people surveyed said they don’t favor either side The majority of Russians do not back any particular side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an opinion poll published on Tuesday shows. According to the survey of 1,500 people conducted between October 13 and October 15 by the Moscow-based pollster FOM, 73% of respondents […]

Vienna Jewish cemetery torched

Local law enforcement said the episode is being “intensively” investigated The Jewish section of a major cemetery in the Austrian capital was set ablaze and marred with swastikas, according to a religious leader in the city. The attack comes amid a surge of anti-Semitic incidents across Europe. Oskar Deutsch, a leader in Vienna’s Jewish community, […]

Jewish schools in Paris evacuated over bomb scare – media

An anonymous threat reportedly concerned 20 education facilities around the French capital Several Jewish schools around Paris have been evacuated following a bomb threat, triggering “panic” among parents, according to sources cited by the Jerusalem Post. Police launched a sweeping search of multiple schools on Monday after an anonymous suspect warned that “bombs would blow up in 20 […]

Pope Francis calls for two-state solution

The Roman Catholic pontiff has commented on the Israel-Palestine conflict There are no winners in war, Pope Francis said on Wednesday in an interview with the Italian broadcaster RAI, urging the Israelis and the Palestinians to live together in peace as neighbors. “In war, one slap provokes another. One strong and the other even stronger, […]