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Imo State remains a grouping of fragmented and disengaged clans that have been drowned in socio-economic quagmires through tribalized clannism and Abuja politicized democratic kakistocracy. This has left the state with endemic bad leadership, the enthronement of electoral fraud, corruption, and mediocrity. Since the dawn of the Fourth Republic in 1999, Imo State has suffered
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The leader of the Ijaw Nation, Chief Edwin Clark, says former President Muhammadu Buhari did everything to subjugate Igbos from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria for reasons best known to him, noting that Buhari excluded the southeast from some of his appointments during his time in office. Clark stated this in a letter to President
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Nigerians are naturally creative. Forget their indiscipline, Nigerians are punctilious people. Nigerians “love good life” and they have high survival instincts. Nigerians like to sugarcoat things too. They give fancy names to odd jobs in order to show class or have an upscale feel. Hence, tailors and seamstresses are proudly called “fashion designers” and “costumiers”.
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A growing number of countries want to discard the vestiges of imperialism, the former Russian president has argued A growing number of countries want to break free from colonial legacies, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Numerous former imperial powers in the West have imposed unprecedented sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, triggering
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The bloodshed was caused by long-standing Western “arrogance” and NATO expansion, the economist has said The West could have easily prevented the catastrophic Ukraine conflict, which had been brewing for many years, by abandoning its many escalatory policies including NATO expansion, according to Jeffrey Sachs, the president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. In
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Last Year on June 14, we commemorated Kari’s 100th birthday Today June 14, 2024, one year later we celebrate Kari Polanyi Levitt’s 101st birthday. The legacy of Kari Polanyi Levitt and her father Karl Polanyi will live forever. While Kari’s health is fragile, more than ever she remains firm in her incisive understanding and analysis
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Despite soaring fatalities, massive devastation and rising famine in Gaza, the Biden administration continues to arm and protect Israel from criticism and condemnation. The US claims its UN Security Council resolution is aimed at getting Hamas to agree to a ceasefire, captive swap, massive injection of humanitarian aid into Gaza as a first step in
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US global power rests on a few key pillars, some of the most important of which are: (A) Dollar dominance in trade, (B) dollar dominance in investment and finance, (C) physical (military) control on the supply of oil, and (D) base agreements to further expand US military control in strategic (and oil producing) regions. A
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Today, June 14, 2024, the people of Ohaji made their voices heard. The entire Communities and social cultural groups from Ohaji clan in Imo State have rejected to be included in the proposed new state in South-East which has passed first reading at the Green chamber, being majorly sponsored by a House of Representative member,
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Serbian President Vučić: “There will be a world war in 3-4 months – we are checking the stocks of oil, flour, sugar”What does the Serbian president know? Shocking interview for the Swiss media.. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić gave a long interview to the Swiss weekly Weltwoche in which he revealed that Serbia is checking oil,
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The Asian country’s automakers sold over 13 million new vehicles globally in 2023, according to researcher JATO Dynamics Chinese auto manufacturers have sold more cars than their US counterparts for the first-time last year, according to a report issued by researcher JATO Dynamics on Thursday. Data showed that Chinese brands, led by Shenzhen-based BYD, sold 13.43 million
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Zelensky’s Cockamamie Peace Conference China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning has agreed to attend next month’s Ukrainian peace conference in Switzerland with one proviso, that Russia be invited. Mao said that Beijing supports the “timely convening of an international peace conference that is recognized by both the Russian and Ukrainian sides.” That sounds reasonable, after all, one
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“Take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties.” — James Madison James Madison, often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution,” once predicted that the Bill of Rights would become mere “parchment barrier,” words on paper ignored by successive generations of Americans. How right he was. Although Madison initially felt that the inclusion of
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Abstract This study examines the role of the far right in the Euromaidan in Ukraine, primarily in the Maidan massacre and other key cases of violence. The involvement of far-right organizations in these crucial events in the Ukrainian and world politics has been politicized and polarized in Ukraine, the West, and Russia. This study analyzes various data sources,
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For decades, the political West was resting on its laurels after “winning” the (First) Cold War. It also expanded the tentacles of its malignant power projection to every corner of the world, including Russia itself, where liberal exponents of US/EU/NATO implanted themselves in the Kremlin, ensuring that Moscow’s economic might is ruined, so that the Eurasian
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Ukrainian negotiators would agree not to join alliances or host bases of foreign troops. The proposals would require a referendum in Ukraine. Towards Peace? On June 15-16, 2024, delegates from 90 countries will be meeting at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne, in the context of a Peace Conference organized by the Swiss government to which
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People in Africa’s most populous nation are suffering as the price of food, fuel and medicine has skyrocketed out of reach for many. Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with skyrocketing inflation, a national currency in free-fall and millions of people struggling to buy food. Only two years ago Africa’s biggest economy,
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as the country’s premier oil company, has long been a subject of intense scrutiny and criticism. Despite its pivotal role in Nigeria’s economy, the NNPC has often been described as opaque and riddled with issues that undermine its accountability and efficiency. Several challenges confronting the corporation, including asset integrity
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What’s in a name? That which we called a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.- Williams Shakespeare. I beg to disagree with William Shakespeare on this, not on the strength of my intellect or literary prowess. Shakespeare was a literary giant at an era the English language reached its evolutionary peak
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Governor Hope Uzodinma’s decision to relocate the Imo State Government House to Orlu has been a significant political move that has generated a mix of support and criticism. The relocation is seen by many as an effort to decentralize the administration and bring development to different parts of the state. Supporters argue that this move
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One is reminded of carved-up Christmas turkeys when considering Nigeria and how both foreigners and its citizens plunder its resources. An Igbo proverb that refers to the guidelines for cultivating newly discovered farmland that belongs to no one in the community is “Okata okolu” (farm as you may). The elders would declare a day on
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Long tied to outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, will Sheinbaum be able to carve out a new path? She is poised to become Mexico’s first female president, after winning a historic mandate in the country’s June 2 election. But Claudia Sheinbaum faces a challenge: how to distinguish herself from her political mentor, current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador,
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Gaza is a classic case of genocide in the sense that Western-supported Zionists are intentionally, methodically, using every strategy to destroy and extinguish the native Palestinian population, not only their present, but also their past. It has nothing to do with Hamas. In the above video, Dr. Mads Gilbert correctly describes the genocide as a
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The lame argument regarding the deputy governorship slots in Imo State highlights a low point in the political debate between the Owerri and Okigwe zones. The Owerri zone has occupied deputy governor positions, most of which were tumultuous. This relegation of the Owerri zone to the deputy governorship became necessary due to the distortion of
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By the end of the Nigeria Civil War(1967-1970 BB), the Igbo people of Nigeria faced devastating losses, including estimated 3 million deaths, displacement, and economic ruin. Despite the federal government’s “no victor, no vanquished” rhetoric, the policies of the country post civil war left the Igbo people feeling marginalized and excluded from Nigeria’s affairs. Fifty
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The truth needs to be told without fear or favour. The political landscape in Owerri Zone of Imo State has been marred by a persistent issue: the propensity of some of its leaders to sell out to other zones for personal gain. This recurring betrayal has undermined the zone’s ability to secure the governorship despite
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As the political climate intensifies, the stakes for effective leadership in the Owerri zone have never been higher. The need to present the best, most capable, qualified, and experienced candidate transcends party affiliations. In a state where elections are often fiercely contested, Owerri zone cannot afford to be found lacking in terms of representation and
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The weight of crimes committed by a president can be subjective and depends on various factors such as the nature of the crimes, their impact, and historical context. However, some presidents are often noted for their particularly severe or impactful actions: Richard Nixon: Watergate Scandal: This was a major political scandal that began with the
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Is that what this is all about; testing Putin to see if he’s bluffing? President Putin’s press conference on Wednesday in Uzbekistan might have been the most unusual and extraordinary event in his 24-year political career. After addressing the Constitutional issues surrounding Ukrainian President Zelensky’s decision to remain in office beyond his four-year term, Putin
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For two years Biden was absolutely adamant that no US weapons could be used to strike Russia. Now he reverses the policy — aka, he lied. \ So where’s the pushback? Congress, media? What could be of greater consequence than lying the country into war with a nuclear superpower?” — Michael Tracey Are the peoples of
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We are only just beginning to recognise the extraordinary power that exists within the field of our projected thoughts. The power to do good and the power to do harm. We need to be aware that multiple interconnected streams of invisible energy carry our thought waves from one end of the world to the other; contributing
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May 2024 will be remembered as one of the most turbulent months in recent times. First we had the assassination attempt on Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, while just four days later Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian both died when their US-made Bell 212 went down near the city of Varzaqan in northwestern Iran. Seven other
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The ongoing debate about the minimum wage, has significant implications for all parties involved. While a proposed minimum wage of 494,000 Naira may seem unrealistic given the current economic conditions, it is essential to find a fair and sustainable solution. Setting the minimum wage at 494,000 Naira is not feasible for many businesses, especially in
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American lawmakers approved a bill allowing the confiscation of funds on Wednesday The “weaponization” of the US dollar through the seizure of frozen Russian assets could prompt a global shift away from the greenback, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing a former International Monetary Fund (IMF) official. US President Joe Biden signed a bill this week allowing
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President Bola Tinubu announced a no-confidence vote on himself last week, unknown to him. He inadvertently admitted that he is unable to do the job and that his administration is in crisis when he inaugurated two hurriedly cobbled up, new-fangled economic committees to run things and revive economy. The one is a 31-member Presidential Economic
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Heraclitus Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States (US), said: “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude” As a clergyman, I have watched pitiably how people self-sabotage themselves by seeking spiritual solutions to character-deficit
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the complete shutdown of Nigeria’s power grid by labour unions as the strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress begins. NLC and TUC commenced a nationwide industrial action on Monday in protest against the N60,000 minimum wage proposal of the Federal Government. Announcing the shutdown
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In the intricate dance of relationships, men often hold a significant role in ensuring that the spark of attraction remains alive and thriving. It’s a common misconception that once a relationship is established, the need for physical upkeep diminishes. This couldn’t be further from the truth. For men, maintaining their appearance and character is essential
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In the journey of life, self-care and personal presentation play pivotal roles, not just in our individual well-being but also in the dynamics of our relationships. While societal pressures often dictate rigorous beauty standards, the motivation to maintain our best selves should stem from a place of self-love and mutual respect within our relationships. When
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This week last year, two things were enthroned in the Nigerian political space. One was the man, Bola Tinubu, who was sworn in as the president. The other was the myth of the man as a headhunter endowed with a unique instinct for sourcing the right talent and an astute administrator. So much was this
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Today marks the first anniversary of the presidency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who rode to power on the mantra of renewed hope agenda for a better Nigeria. Clearly, this is an administration that has left no one in doubt of its bold policies, especially around the economy. But quite confounding are the policies’ glaring conflict
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The Presidential Election Has Just Caught Fire: Instant Analysis of Trump’s Explosive Guilty Verdict
And why the real battle for the soul of America begins NOW Donald Trump becomes the first ever former President of the United States to be convicted of a crime. A unanimous New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of illegally trying to cover up a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to stifle a sex
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“For many people all around the world, Chinua Achebe is and still is their first African writer.” There are reports that Prof. Wole Soyinka has reiterated his stance that Achebe is not “the father of African literature.” We recall that a few weeks after Achebe’s demise, Soyinka remarked: “Chinua himself repudiated such a tag—he did
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The decision to withhold staff salaries for complying with the May 30th sit-at-home order by the Imo state government raises serious concerns. This hypocritical approach punishes civil servants who are often in extremely vulnerable positions, caught between their duty to work and concerns for their personal safety. The government’s focus should rather be on addressing
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It was like a joke at first. Nigeria’s national anthem was being reversed to the previous one by a law passed by the National Assembly. The president is believed to be the inspiration for this somewhat pointless action taken by the national parliament, the logic for which has been looked for to no avail. It
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The story has it that in the past, the hyena kept a respectable distance from the cock. The hyena believed the cock carried fire on its head, which is why it was afraid of it. The hyena, however, was reassured by the cock that there was nothing to worry about, as what he mistook for
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Custom coachbuilding of the 1920s and 1930s was the ultimate form of self-expression for the rich and famous. Whether it was a Waterhouse-bodied Packard, a Figoni & Falaschi-bodied Delahaye or a Murphy-bodied Duesenberg, the affluent could essentially own a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Each of these famous coachbuilders was known for their specialized workmanship and was commissioned
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If Trump becomes president again this November, it will be in no small part thanks to the botched legal attacks his enemies directed at him. Republicans have rallied behind the former president. A little over a year ago, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that Donald Trump had been indicted in his jurisdiction on 34
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The guilty verdict is the first in American history for a former president Former US president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has been found guilty of falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election, in a case related to alleged ‘hush money’ payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a
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This Thursday, May 30, 2024, I am supposed to step out to perform my self-imposed obligation, a 10 kilometer walk in honour of Bruce Mayrock for his service above self. The event has now become a yearly event since it kick-started in 2020. This year’s edition will however hold on Saturday, June 1, 2024 for
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The Senators passed a bill to compel us to go back, adopt and sing the old national anthem, the President assented to it. It is now a law. The distinguished Senators in collaboration with the President, might have seen or heard what we, the undistinguished Nigerians neither saw nor heard. The bill, I guess was
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Note to the Reader: The essay below was a 2021 FB post in commemoration of Biafra Memorial Day. I have reproduced it here with some minor revisions for the Alayi audience. As May 30th and 31st rolls around, I am once again plunged into mourning over family members and acquaintances who perished in Biafra. I
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The late producer Al Ruddy faced death threats on the set of Coppola’s gangster epic – so he did a deal with The Godfather himself. The Godfather, one of the greatest films ever made, arguably wouldn’t exist without a pact with the Devil. In 1971, the movie’s producer Al Ruddy made headlines with an appearance
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On this Democracy Day, we come together to reflect on the state of our nation and the journey of our Quasi democracy. The recent 2023 elections and the early days of President Bola Tinubu’s administration provide us with a unique opportunity to evaluate our progress and chart a course for the future. The 2023 elections
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Your name says you are a man of strength. Some say you are a strongman. Others call you Nebuchadnezzar. You say you are a man of capacity, character and INTIGRITY. Hon minister, he, who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day. The gods are not amused when men play god. For some mistakes,
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I once wrote an open letter to Wole Soyinka titled, “Open Letter to Wole Soyinka,” when his disingenuous, regrettable evolution was in its infancy. Now, that knavish unfolding is complete as he cretinously wallows in self-debasement before the world… Soyinka’s routine attack on Peter Obi is not only invidious but treacherous. Recently, he unconscionably wished
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Retrofitting classic cars with electric motors may cause motoring purists to shake their heads, but it offers fantastic opportunities to get old treasures back on the road. Two trends are currently colliding in the automotive industry to create an intriguing microniche: the advent of electrified classic cars. So-called “restomodding” – the modernisation of classic vehicles
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The True Meaning of the Word “Yariba” (Yoruba) ASK A FULANI MAN: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE WORD “YARIBA” IN THE FULANI LANGUAGE? Have you ever wondered where-from the word “Yoruba” originates? Have you heard many misconceptions and misunderstandings that left you baffled? That curiosity drove me to investigate its origins. What is the
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States are opposing local government autonomy because they fear the Federal Government may incite the councils against them, said Adebo Ogundoyin, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of House of Assembly, yesterday. He argued that financial and administrative autonomy for councils would lead to massive corruption at the grassroots level. Ogundoyin, who is also the
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One day in 399 BC, the philosopher Socrates stood before a jury of 500 Athenians. He was accused of “refusing to recognize the gods recognized by the state” and “corrupting the youth”. Aguilty verdict could mean death. After six hours of arguments from Socrates and his accusers, the jury voted by placing “guilty” or “not
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In about the year 1848, an Egbado town was raided by the Dahomey (modern day Benin Republic) Army, in the time of King Gezo. Among the captives was a girl of about 7 years old. Though very young and of royal blood, the little girl later revealed that her family lived in Oke-Adan part of
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After I wrote about the origin of the word Yoruba, a young Yoruba man WhatsApp’ed me, asking me the right word for God in his language. In his memoirs, Ajayi Crowther revealed that after he was raided from his village in Osogun (in present day Oyo state) by Fulani slave raiders, he could not understand
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The original people and founders of the Benin Kingdom, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso (Kings of the Sky) who called their land Igodomigodo. The first Ogiso (Ogiso Igodo), wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest
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The duo of Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano State, and the Nigerian presidency stand the risk of plunging Kano back into the year 1893. Their weapon would be politics and votes of the over 2 million people of Kano. In the year 1893, in the words of highly rated scholar on Northern emirate administration, C.
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has asked the Supreme Court to stop the remitting of local government funds to states. In the action instituted on behalf of the federal government, Fagbemi also wants the Supreme Court to stop the 36 state governments from the disbandment of elected
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Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Gagbemi, says there is the need for scrapping State Electoral Commissions, which he described as the main impediments to the development of local governments. He said this at a one-day ‘Discourse on National Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Good Governance At the Local Government Levels” in Abuja on Monday. The
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On this Children’s Day, as we reflect on the challenges facing Nigeria, it is equally important to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our youth who, despite the odds, continue to shine and inspire. Nigeria’s youth possess incredible creative ability and tech potential. They have shown remarkable resilience and innovation, making waves in the music, film,
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While Russian forces are advancing in the Kharkov region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly shouting at his generals out of fear that they are hiding the truth from him at a time when Ukrainian soldiers are “outraged.” This could partially explain why the Ukrainian president is making increasingly unhinged statements. Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkov are “outraged”
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What follows purports to be a description of the impenetrable Israeli security barrier around Gaza written by a former commander of a section of the fence. Whether it is or not, the description of the security barrier provided can be checked. It seems impossible that Hamas could have succeeded in a surprise attack: Here’s what commander of the Kerem Shalom
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Introductory Note Today our thoughts are with the People of Palestine. Building solidarity requires confronting the crimes committed by the State of Israel from the very outset in 1948 May 15, 2024. We commemorate the Nakba. This is the object of Felicity Arbuthnot’s article first published with foresight in 2017. According to Arbuthnot The “Nakba” (“catastrophe”) has been ongoing
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Introduction There is a complex history behind Israel’s October 2023 plan to “Wipe Gaza off the Map”. It’s an ongoing genocide, an absolute slaughter, coupled with atrocities: It’s a criminal undertaking based on Israel’s doctrine of “Justified Vengeance” which was first formulated in 2001. The“Justified Vengeance” doctrine propounds in no uncertain terms that Palestine (despite its limited military capabilities) is “the Aggressor” and that “Israel has the
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The Ukrainian conflict could devolve into a global war that would be a “greater tragedy than World War II,” President Aleksandar Vucic warns There’s little time left to conclude the Ukraine conflict, which risks escalating out of control and inciting a global war, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said. The president made the remarks on
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The “detailed” scheme involves cutting Kiev off from US aid, the Hungarian PM said. Donald Trump intends to end the Ukraine conflict, if reelected as US president, and has a “detailed plan” to do so, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told local media, after meeting the presumed Republican nominee. The former US leader repeatedly claimed on his
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The presumptive Republican nominee pledges to end US involvement in “other people’s wars” Former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to swiftly end the Russia-Ukraine conflict if re-elected in November. The Republican frontrunner argued that by financing “other people’s wars” the US is increasing the likelihood of a global war, and promised to end such
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The ex-president’s warning comes after Poland said Washington would hit Russian targets if Moscow were to use nukes in Ukraine. Any US attack on Russian targets in Ukraine would automatically trigger a world war, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. The official, who currently serves as Deputy Chair of Russia’s Security Council, made the
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On the 7th of July, 1999, there was a report released by the ‘Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund (PTF) Interim Management Committee’, instituted by then President Obasanjo which revealed that the PTF under Buhari’s supervision was grossly mismanaged. However, with developments which have seen Chief Obasanjo publicly advising President Buhari not to seek a second term
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In our land today there is a way that men and women who are not coupled are looked at. Different people hold different opinions about them some of which seek to mock and embarrass them. This situation is more pronounced among women. Today we have a lot of unmarried marriageable women in the society majority
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Kano’s Muhammad Sanusi II has been rethroned the exact way he was initially enthroned and dethroned: in the melting pot of the politics of vengeance and recrimination. And he just might be dethroned yet again by this, or another subsequent partisan government, given Sanusi’s infamous incapacity to rein in his tongue and to understand the
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Have you ever wondered what year formal education was established in Nigeria? Or have you ever questioned just how long some of the famous schools in Nigeria have been in existence? Well your prayers have been answered because someone has really taken the time and painstakingly compiled this list of the Oldest Secondary Schools in
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In the complex political landscape of Imo State, Nigeria, the actions of the late Senator Francis Arthur Nzeribe has had a profound and enduring impact. Known for his significant maverick political influence and strategic maneuvers, Nzeribe was central to reshaping the senatorial landscape of the state, specifically with the inclusion of Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta into
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The “Imo Charter of Equity” as recently propounded, envisions a rotational governance system among the three zones, Orlu, Okigwe, and Owerri, with the intent to balance political power. There’s an understanding that the current governor from Orlu should pass the baton to Owerri zone for its eight-year term starting in 2027 to adhere to this
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At the beginning, Maroko was a sub-city within Lagos. It was peaceful and very popular. The places now called Oniru Royal Estate, and some parts of Victoria Island and Lekki Phase 1 were formerly known as Maroko and it was inhabited by mainly low income earners. Over 300,000 people inhabited Maroko then. Maroko prided itself
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The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the country’s acting president, effective immediately. Khamenei also declared five days of national mourning to honour the victims of the helicopter crash which claimed the lives of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, among others, in northern
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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, is rumoured to be intending to defect to the People’s Democratic Party, also known as the PDP. Akin Osuntokun, who served as the former Director General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has responded to the rumours. Sunday was the day
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The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, the court’s prosecutor Karim Khan told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive
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Russia purchased arms manufactured by its BRICS counterpart India by paying $4 billion in local currencies and not the US dollar. The Indian-made arms and equipment were procured by Russia citing ‘defense purposes’. The entire payment of $4 billion was cleared using the Rupee and the US dollar was left out from the transaction. The
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“THE HEN HAS COME HOME TO ROOST, WE MUST CLEANSE ALIGBO” The Truth is Bitter, but it must be told. As the Igbo say, and to state it in the noble West-Niger Igbo dialect: Onye nwanneya n’agba ajo egwu n’ako oko n’igbogbolo anya (a person whose kinsman is dancing in a queer manner scratches the
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Just stumbled on this a moment ago that Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun (Lagos) is poised to become the next CJN in August 2024, God-Willing, on the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola (Oyo), after 26 months as CJN. Justice Kekere-Ekun will have the privilege of 45 months in office until May 2028. Next in line to her
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Can you guess which painting sold for $450 million? Collectors are taking risks in today’s art world. Whether discovered in a corner of an antique store or a lavish contemporary gallery, art enthusiasts are investing in unexpected works that resonate with their personal tastes and evoke a sense of wonder. However, the question arises: How much are you willing to spend on a
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Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010, would have turned 73 this May if he were still alive. But regrettably, he was taken by the icy hands of death and dropped from sight just when Nigeria most needed him. We cannot question God. As Epicurus once said, it is possible
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Currently, there is a significant increase in mental disease due to the high rate of acute poverty among Nigerians. The Nigerian government’s commitment to the issue of mental health will be demonstrated by the Mental Health Act’s immediate and thorough implementation. Despite the Mental Health Act being passed into law, the Federal Ministry of Health
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Margaret Thatcher, the British prime minister from 1979 to 1990, once declared that “no nation ever grew more prosperous by taxing its citizens beyond their capacity to pay.” The reasoning goes that taxing people more than they can afford to pay will only make the economy worse since the burden of taxes will make people
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The implementation of diaspora voting rights marks a pivotal evolution in the democratic processes of any nation. For Nigeria, where the diaspora’s economic contributions are both significant and transformative, this change is particularly critical. Nigerians living abroad are not only sending back billions of dollars annually but also investing in key sectors that stimulate economic
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The term “South/South,” used to describe the delta region of Nigeria, is considered problematic for several reasons. This designation refers to a geographic and political region that includes states in the Niger Delta such as Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers. The term is controversial due to its redundancy, ambiguity, and the
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Those who try to use the January 1966 coup to define the Igbo always refer to it anytime they are out of political relevance and these bad eggs enjoy support from gullible countrymen whose ignorance will continue to massage the ego of their sponsors. The coup was a purely selfish drive which has left Nigeria
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In Nigeria, the quest for effective governance is often hampered by the quality of individuals who assume public office. The constitution of Nigeria stipulates basic qualifications for key public offices, including age requirements, citizenship by birth, educational qualifications, and party affiliation. For example, presidential candidates must be at least 35 years old and have a
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The diplomat reportedly argued that aiding Kiev would help set the stage for negotiating peace with Russia in January UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron reportedly urged Donald Trump to support a Ukraine aid bill, telling him it would buy time to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia if the former US commander-in-chief wins back the
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The proposal to establish State Police in Nigeria has sparked a contentious debate due to the concerns surrounding the persisting abuse of power by state governors. While the concept of State Police aims at enhancing security and law enforcement at the state level may seem plausible, however, the existing governance challenges and abuse of authority
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s year in office has been one like no other. He has willfully turned Nigerians into destitutes in their land of plenty. In a country that is officially not at war and has not experienced failure of rainfalls and drought, it is very painful to see citizens, predominantly women, and children, go
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The drug Wegovy uses an active ingredient called Semaglutide which is part of a growing class of GLP-1 drugs that make people feel full, reducing their calorie intake. Anti-obesity jabs could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the
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