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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sale of Crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local Refineries in naira instead of dollars. This was disclosed to State House Reporters by the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of Monday. The FIRS boss, while addressing state House Reporters said, by the approval, refined products of the refineries will be sold to marketers for local consumption. In a statement issued on the development, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Startegy, said, “To ensure the stability…
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(ISSUES SUBMITTED FOR DETERMINATION) Many people are quick to pass comments, grant press interviews or hold strong opinions on the judgment of a Court. More often than not, some go to the ridiculous extent of criticising the judgment and or Judge without reading the judgment in question. Impulsive garrulousness, untrammeled overzealousness, horrendous ignorance, acting on the spur of the moment, plain mischief or inordinate desire to attract attention can only lead to such perfidy. It is only the decision or holding of the Court as contained in the Certified True Copy of the judgment that is the judgment of the…
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(DECLARATIONS AND ORDERS SOUGHT BY PLAINTIFF AGAINST DEFENDANTS) Recall that on the 11th day of July 2024, the apex Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on what has become popularly known as local government autonomy in Suit No. SC/CV/343/2024 brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation against the Attorney-General of each of the 36 States of the Federation. It was a historic judgment as the Supreme Court, gave judgment in favour of the Plaintiff (Federal Government represented by the A-G Federation) against the Defendants (all the 36 States of the Federation represented by their respective State Attorney-General). In that judgment,…
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Note: Wheelbarrow people are consumers of energy, time and resources. Note: Mosquito people only sing your praises when they have something to benefit from you, while they backbite and backstab you thereafter. One good thing about “Scaffolding” is that it’s useful but it’s usefulness is for short-term purpose. It is dangerous to be kept for permanent purpose. Note: You must know when the relevances of scaffolding people have started constituting nuisance to your personal development and progress. And at such a time, all you must do is to discard them without delay, if not, your star will never shine. Note:…
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Prophet Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe echoed: the white man is clever, we were amused at his foolishness and let him stay, now he has put a knife to that which held us together “THINGS HAVE FALLEN APART”, in like manner the draconian approach to shove liberal ideals down the throats of African’s using all sorts of treaties like the Samoa partnership agreement as bait to impose liberal ideals on Africa will later have an adverse impact on our values, culture and traditions. African traditional institutions are in a deep slobber and have failed to come to terms with reality that there…
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Nigerians’ seeming obliviousness to the massive sums of money allocated to governors, ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as the three tiers of government for development, is a glaring issue that demands attention. These funds, meant to propel the nation forward, are squandered by those entrusted with leadership, leaving the country in a state of stagnation. The lack of transparency and accountability has created a culture of impunity, where leaders prioritize personal enrichment over national progress. The oil sector’s criminality, importation of petroleum products, and sabotaged refineries are mere symptoms of a larger problem – the mismanagement of funds and…
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This dance has been trending for days. At every nook and crannies of the social media platforms, the dance steps very prominent. Everyone wants to dance that dance of twisting of waist and raising of one leg. Turning thereafter to pursue themselves in a very comical manner. I have sat down to look at the sense in the dance as popularised by Brain Jotter, all I could see was a gregarious instinct of the masses and the craves to join the bandwagon. What is Gwo Gwo Ngwo? Gwo Gwo ngwo was just the last part of the lyrics that is…
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A “False Flag” Operation to Justify the Israel-U.S. Genocide against the People of Palestine Introduction From the outset on October 7, 2023, “A Tissue of Lies” has served to justify the killings in the Gaza Strip of more than 30,000 civilians, of which 70% are women and children. The atrocities committed against the People of Palestine are beyond description. At the time of writing, at least 13,000 children have been killed: “That is one Palestinian child killed every 15 minutes… Thousands more are missing under the rubble, most of them are presumed dead.” 1. The History of Israeli False Flags Military operations are…
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As you can see, the Republicans are not even in the ball park. The issue as framed by Republicans and media is: did the Secret Service provide enough resources to protect Trump. This is not the issue. The media will treat Jordan as a Republican male picking on a woman. Rep. Jordan should be asking the following questions: “Did the Secret Service collect the fired bullets?” “All of them?” “Are they all from the same rifle?” “What is the explanation for the acoustic evidence showing shots from different distances?” “How can the same rifle be in different locations?” “This implies…
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Understanding the Oil Theft Process in Nigeria Importation and Exportation Dynamics: How Oil Exportation and Importation Works in Nigeria Understanding the process is crucial for grasping the larger picture: The Acquisition of Agip Oil by Oando PLC Recently, Oando PLC announced the approval to acquire 100% of Nigerian Agip Oil Company. This effectively means that the Tinubu family now owns Agip Oil, which is part of Eni S.p.A., an Italian multinational oil and gas company. History and Ownership of the Ras Hanzir Oil Terminal Historical Background The Ras Hanzir Oil Terminal, located in the Grand Harbour of Malta, has a…
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A BILL FOR AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AND THE ELECTORAL ACT TO PROVIDE FOR DIASPORA VOTING, AND FOR RELATED MATTERS Date: 16th December 2023 Sponsored by: Hon. Chimazuru Ignatius Nnadi-Oforgu Enacted for the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: PART I: PRELIMINARY 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Diaspora Voting Act, 2024. 2. Commencement This Act shall come into force on the day it is signed into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 3. Objectives The objectives of this Act are to:…
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Introduction Nigeria’s electoral system is at a critical juncture. For decades, it has consistently produced leadership that fails to meet the needs and aspirations of its citizens, leading to widespread dissatisfaction and a growing disconnect between the government and the people. This persistent leadership deficit, coupled with rampant electoral malpractices, has eroded public trust and faith in the democratic process. To address these issues, it is imperative to introduce diaspora voting and secure electronic voting systems. These reforms are essential to enhance the inclusivity, integrity, and overall quality of Nigeria’s electoral process. The Case for Diaspora Voting Inclusivity and Representation…
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is battling to get his $20 billion refinery in Nigeria fully functional and begin recouping returns on his investment as clashes with local regulators and oil majors spill over into a public war of words. The Dangote Refinery was commissioned early last year to loud promises that it would end costly fuel imports by the continent’s top crude oil producer and offer affordable pump prices, without the need for a $10 billion government subsidy. The facility, which took seven years to build, is designed to refine 650,000 barrels of oil per day and meet all…
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In a startling revelation during an interview with Channels Television, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has accused certain officials within the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of engaging in corrupt practices. Dangote disclosed that these individuals have established a blending plant off the coast of Malta, where they import substandard petroleum products using falsified certificates. Dangote said, “Some NNPC people have opened a blending plant somewhere off Malta where they bring in poor quality products with fake certificates,” he stated. The billionaire industrialist expressed his determination to bring these malpractices to light, emphasizing that he is not afraid of confronting…
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The activist group has called on the Democratic Party to hold an open primary to nominate Joe Biden’s successor The Black Lives Matter organization has accused the Democratic Party of “trying to manipulate black voters” by installing Kamala Harris as the presumptive presidential nominee without a public vote. US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not seek reelection, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his stead. Harris announced her campaign immediately afterwards, and by Monday had secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to win the party’s nomination at next month’s Democratic National Convention. In a…
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Revealed by Government Reports and Pfizer If an experimental vaccine were to damage the heart and immune system in a significant number of individuals who received it, it is possible that it could lead to a decline in the overall population size. This could occur for several reasons. If such a vaccine were to be developed and distributed, it could potentially lead to depopulation due to increased mortality and decreased fertility. Unfortunately, the world has found itself in a situation where powerful institutions and Governments have coerced millions of people into getting an experimental Covid-19 vaccine that causes all of…
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Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, the nation’s attorney general, became born again after having previously supported the Nigerian governors in their quest to deny local governments (LGs) financial autonomy. Insofar as the brief is good, lawyers, you know, can represent anybody, even terrorists, bandits, rapists, and killers. By the way, local government autonomy is the freedom given to local governments to exercise authority within the confines of the law or constitution. This is to enable them to discharge legally or constitutionally assigned responsibilities satisfactorily but without undue interference or restraint from within or higher authority. This time, the minister of justice…
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GOP lawmakers are urging the US leader to resign after he dropped out of the presidential race US President Joe Biden is facing growing pressure to step down immediately, after announcing that he will not seek reelection in November. Biden has declared that he plans to serve out the remainder of his term, which officially ends in January. Just moments after Biden announced his decision on Sunday, Rep. Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, accused the Democrats of lying to the American people. He argued that if Biden lacks the mental capacity to run for reelection, he…
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The president has not been seen in person since self-isolating after contracting Covid-19 last week Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has demanded a “proof of life appearance” by US President Joe Biden as the 81-year-old has not been seen in public since contracting Covid-19 last week. Boebert’s demand comes after Biden unexpectedly announced via social media on Sunday that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and would be endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to represent the Democratic Party in November. The written announcement sparked concerns over Biden’s health, given that the message wasn’t accompanied by any photos or videos…
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Biden Repeals Diplomacy and Peace Initiatives. No Dialogue under Biden. UPDATE The good news is that Joe Biden has confirmed that he is ending his campaign for president. The bad news is that he has refused to resign. He will not be standing down from the White House until the instatement of a new president on January 20, 2025. The World is in Chaos. Biden Refuses to Resign Look forward to six full months of erroneous and irresponsible decisions including the repeal of diplomacy and peace initiatives, the deployment of advanced weapons systems against Russia, China and Iran, not to mention Israel’s genocide…
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The Israeli prime minister is in Washington to meet with President Joe Biden and deliver a speech to Congress Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting with Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump while on an official visit to Washington this week, as reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. The Israeli leader is expected to meet with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other top US officials during his trip. He is also scheduled to deliver a speech in front of Congress on Wednesday, addressing the ongoing war in Gaza. According to Politico’s sources,…
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The deeply unlikeable Kamala Harris has been tapped to get the Democratic nomination. Can her victory be ensured behind the scenes? The 81-year-old US head of state has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be picked as the Democratic Party nominee for the upcoming elections. Will this controversial shift drive a wedge between liberals long into the future? Joe Biden’s eleventh-hour decision not to run marks a history-making change in the 2024 presidential race less than a month before the Democratic National Convention, which will kick off on August 19. Just after announcing that he would not be seeking the…
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The modern green movement is far removed from the original principles of environmentalism. Fake sustainability is the political agenda designed and pushed by the United Nations, implemented by subservient governments, and which serves the aims of the private banking and mega-corporate super-entity. Central to this agenda is the climate change deception and other false UN narratives, as described in the book Transcending the Climate Change Deception Toward Real Sustainability. Under ‘FAKE sustainability’ we may consider points including: Central bankers are entirely funding the advancement of the worldwide climate change ‘project’. Central bankers hijacked the real environmental movement in 1992 creating the fake…
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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, and demerit were analysed by the gentlemen seated in that room. At the end of the meeting, the consensus was that Atiku Abubakar was a better option to back, and the reasons were not far-fetched. Aside from the special chummy relationship between the businessman and…
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President Joe Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, following mounting calls from Democrats in recent weeks. The president faced pressure to exit the race amid concerns about his age and ability to win in November after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta last month. Read the full letter here. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said in a letter released on Sunday. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and…
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The US presidential candidate has vowed to “bring peace to the world” Former US president Donald Trump directly told Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky that he will bring the conflict between Moscow and Kiev to an end – should he return to the White House – during a phone call between the two on Friday. The Republican candidate for November’s presidential election wrote in a post on Truth Social that he “had a very good phone call” with Zelensky, who congratulated him on a “very successful” Republican National Convention and condemned last weekend’s “heinous assassination attempt.” Trump went on to say that he appreciates Zelensky “for reaching out because I,…
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The White House does not expect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack President Joe Biden when he addresses the US Congress on Wednesday, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said. Senior US officials were reportedly concerned that the speech could include public jabs at the administration. The US paused its delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel in early May amid calls for West Jerusalem to scale back its assault on the densely-populated city of Rafah in southern Gaza. In June, Netanyahu publicly criticized Washington for “withholding weapons and ammunition to Israel” for several months, calling it “inconceivable.” The Israeli leader could stage a “diplomatically complicated and…
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The Republican presidential frontrunner narrowly avoided death when a would-be assassin opened fire on him during a campaign rally last Saturday The US Secret Service has acknowledged that it repeatedly denied Republican frontrunner and former President Donald Trump additional protection since he left office, the New York Times has reported, citing the agency’s chief spokesperson. The official reportedly attributed the supposed security lapse to the service being overstretched. Trump narrowly avoided death at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, when a would-be assassin’s bullet clipped his ear as it whizzed past his head. Firing from a…
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Though non-binding, the ICJ’s rulings on the ongoing Gaza massacre strip away the Jewish state’s ability to obfuscate its crimes The 15 judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest judicial organ of the United Nations, have issued what everyone agrees is a landmark finding. “Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem,” is, in essence, a devastating condemnation of Israel’s policies and crimes in the territories which it conquered more than half a century ago, as a consequence of the Six Day War of 1967, which it still holds…
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In the years following the deployment of “Operation Python Dance” (Egwu Eke) in the Southeast, it has become increasingly clear that the initiative, ostensibly launched to curb criminal activities such as kidnapping and armed robbery, had far-reaching and largely negative consequences. What was intended as a security measure ended up sowing fear, resentment, and violence, ultimately destabilizing the region it aimed to protect. Symbolism and Fear The name “Python Dance” was itself a harbinger of doom. In Igbo culture, pythons are seen as dangerous creatures, and their presence signifies imminent danger or death. By naming a military operation after such…
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What is significant is that the German Health authorities based on official data have now been obliged under Freedom of Information to reveal the devastating nature and impacts of the Covid lockdowns imposed on 190 countries, starting March 11, 2020. Of Significance, the official documents of Germany’s Ministry of Health are consistent with the independent reports published in the course of more than 4 years pertaining to the COVID-19 lockdowns, the mandatory wearing of the face mask, and the experimental mRNA vaccines. Huge news out of Germany as the federal government have been forced to admit that so-called “conspiracy theorists” were right…
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Important article first published on May 22, 2024 The “Soviet Threat” which became Washington’s foreign policy mindset was a self-serving creation of Allen and John Foster Dulles. The consequences of their creation and its recreation by the US neoconservatives await us unaddressed. Some years ago I reviewed Stephen Kinzer’s book, The Brothers, an extraordinary account of two men long serving at the top of the US government, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and CIA Director Allen Dulles. Both were appointed to office by President Eisenhower. Allen Dulles was the Director of the CIA, and John Foster Dulles was the Secretary of State. The interests…
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Zero legitimate explanation for how a man with a rifle got onto a roof only 120 meters away from Trump with a clear line of sight. As I have observed in previous columns, our era in the United States is frequently beset with incidents characterized by a catastrophic loss of competence. Decades of procedural knowledge seem to vanish from one day to the next, leaving sensible people wondering how it could possibly happen. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump this evening at the the Butler Farm Show Grounds is a perfect example of this bizarre phenomenon. The shooter climbed onto the roof—purportedly with…
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A major challenge facing this nation today is that people trying to fix Nigeria don’t seem to understand the problem. What they are focusing on as the problems are not the real problems but the offsprings which the problem brought. I have heard repeatedly trumpeted by many, including scholars, that corruption is our major problem. Well, it is not. It is merely the effect or symptom of the problem. The problem of Nigeria is neither stealing nor corruption. It is the absence of a culture of honour among both leadership, elites, and the commonality. The real trouble with this nation,…
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Emeka Maduewesi wrote: What I’m about to reveal will upset many people. I understand. History could be very upsetting. It could make one nauseous, and hypertensive, and at times create enmity. But we cannot forget our past, especially when the key to our freedom and liberty could be found in our past. Olaudah Equiano wrote about his place of birth thus, “The Kingdom is divided into many provinces or districts in one of the most remote and fertile called Eboe. I was born in the year 1745 in a charming fruitful vale called Essaka. The distance of the province from…
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Below is the perspective of a senior friend of mine on the Dangote Refinery story: “That refinery is a scam. It is a prematurely birthed government-supported venture that cannot survive without continuous government aid. There was no proper feasibility study; instead, a plan was hastily put together by his assorted Indian experts. In London, they told us the refinery was built on the assumption that subsidies would continue indefinitely. A man with a degree in Arabic & Islamic Studies from Cairo University managed to dominate the cement industry and make substantial money. He ventured into the instant noodle market with…
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This incisive article was first written by the late Stephen Lendman in the wake of France’s April 2017 first runoff election. May Stephen’s legacy prevail. Feature image: les présidentielles, April 2017 “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” in France? Historic Crisis of the French Republic by Stephen Lendman, April 2017 Its deplorable policies belie its national motto – first declared during its 1789 – 99 revolution, overthrowing monarchical rule, establishing the First French Republic in 1792. When the 1848 Constitution was drafted, it was considered a “principle of the Republic.” July 14, Bastille Day, represents transferring power from the monarchy to the people. The national motto was…
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Nigerian statesman Olusegun Obasanjo’s rejection of liberal democracy is heartfelt—and wrong. In recent times, Nigerian statesman Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken repeatedly of his conviction that Nigeria and other African countries “made a mistake” by adopting “Western liberal democracy,” a system that, being a unique product of “Western history, culture, and way of life” is poorly suited for African conditions. In the same breath, Obasanjo has canvassed for “a model of democracy that is true to the African heritage,” a model that, in his telling, “encompasses our culture, our traditional ways of life.” Obasanjo’s pedigree is one reason his assaults…
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On Sunday March 31, President Joe Biden posted the following message on the social platform X, formerly Twitter: “Today, On Transgender Day of Visibility, I have a simple message to all trans Americans: I see you. You are made in the image of God, and you’re worthy of respect and dignity.” The message drew immediate condemnation from various U.S. evangelical and right-leaning groups. House Speaker Mike Johnson, aggregating the opinion of many of such groups, accused President Biden of “betraying the tenet of Easter by proclaiming Sunday, Easter Sunday, as Transgender Day.” Although the White House noted in its response that Transgender Day had…
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The ongoing Emirship tussle in Nigeria begs broader questions about the place of traditional rulership in Africa’s emerging democracies. When, back in 2009, an interviewer asked Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the time, whether he had any presidential ambitions, Mr. Sanusi gave a curt reply: “No, I don’t. I have ambitions to be the emir of Kano.” Five years later, in June 2014, Mr. Sanusi got his wish with his installation as Emir of Kano following the transition of Ado Bayero, who had occupied the stool for fifty years. In March 2020, Sanusi’s reign was…
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Kenya’s protests mark a generational revolution in the country’s politics. The ferocity of Kenya’s uprising in opposition to President William Ruto’s Finance Bill should definitively debunk the notion that Kenyan youth are politically apathetic. It’s true that many young Kenyans declined to vote in the 2022 general elections. Unconvinced that either presidential candidate would represent their interests or offer a change from the political status quo, the elections had the lowest overall turnout in fifteen years. But recent days have heralded a dramatic break from the typical Kenyan political playbook, and young people are the agents of that change. When…
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Accusations of influence peddling in the heart of its presidency raise the ugly scepter of state capture in Nigeria. At a conservative N15 trillion Naira, the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, which will run through nine states upon completion is, by some estimates, the single most expensive infrastructure project ever embarked upon by the Nigerian government. To put the cost of the project in perspective, it is more than half of the total expenditure of N27.5 trillion budgeted by the Nigerian government for fiscal year 2024. Considering that the outsize cost of the project alone would have been ordinarily sufficient to…
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Contingency Planning Memorandum Violence around U.S. elections in 2024 could not only destabilize American democracy but also embolden autocrats across the world. Jacob Ware recommends that political leaders take steps to shore up civic trust and remove the opportunity for violence ahead of the 2024 election season. Introduction There is a serious risk of extremist violence around the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Many of the same sources of instability and grievances that precipitated the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol (along with other challenges to the outcome of the last election) remain present today. And, while the risk…
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The US president said that he is “praying” for his political rival who has survived an assassination attempt US President Joe Biden has condemned the shooting of his reelection rival Donald Trump that occurred at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Several shots were fired when the former president and Republican frontrunner was delivering a speech in the city of Butler. Trump was wounded to the right ear but received no other injuries. “I am grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as…
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There is something to be said about ignoring actors. They assume roles, quite literally, camouflage themselves in scripts where personalities are created, and behave accordingly. Given that they are paid liars, their political promptings should be treated with caution. It is no accident that much the same thing can be said about the members of Congress. Given that the US President is now not so much functioning in twilight as in rapidly descending darkness, the recent intervention by Hollywood grandee and Democrat benefactor George Clooney has prompted ever more tittering about the electoral prospects of Joe Biden. Choosing the New York Times to make his point,…
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The Brandon entity, from the start of its career in the executive branch, has been a synthetic creation of the corporate state, sponsored by the donor class, foisted on the American people with no due consideration to their will. (The reason, incidentally, Biden has always been a useful tool for the donor class is because it has publicly acknowledged that it is a prostitute in very clear, literal terms — subtlety not being a personality trait it is known for.) “I Tried To Prostitute Myself” Via Washington Free Beacon (emphasis added): “Former Vice President Joe Biden said during a 1974 discussion on campaign…
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As NATO wrapped up its Summit and Biden held a crucial press conference, the media frenzy continued to focus on Biden’s age and cognitive abilities. Is he too old and disoriented to lead the “free world”? Was he able to get through his press conference without stumbling too many times? Lost in the media coverage about the Summit, however, has been a serious discussion of NATO’s advanced age and NATO’s ability to lead the “free world.” At 75, NATO has not aged well. Back in 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron was already sounding the alarm, accusing NATO of being “brain dead.” While Russia’s invasion…
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US President Joe Biden used the opening of the NATO summit in Washington DC on July 9 to reassure member states that he can fight off an election challenge from Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Democratic Party donors are already writing off the presidential election and want another candidate. Although Biden defiantly spoke for about 13 minutes at the NATO summit and delusionally said, “Russia will not prevail; Ukraine will prevail,” visiting diplomats expressed scepticism about Biden’s leadership capabilities. “We don’t see how he can come back after the debate,” one unnamed European envoy told Reuters news agency. “I can’t imagine him being at [the]…
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The Same Folks Who’ve Been Running Every Administration Since 1976 The Trilateral Commission is the gatekeeper of the modern technocracy movement, and technocracy is ground zero for the global totalitarian (beast) system. This organization was co-founded 50 years ago by David Rockefeller and Zbigniew Brzezinski. Trilateralists are the ones today who are pushing the war on carbon, the war on food and the coming world war between Russia-China and U.S.-NATO. Their overall agenda represents a war on humanity and, as such, receives inspiration from the very depths of hell. Since the Carter Administration in the 1970s, members of the Trilateral Commission have…
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“If I do not run for president, We’ll All be OK” Concluding his opening remarks, Biden handed over to Zelenskiy with the words: “Now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination.” “Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin!” https://www.cbc.ca/i/phoenix/player/syndicate/?mediaId=9.6445890 “When Zelensky took the microphone, he said, “I’m better” than Putin. Biden responded, “You’re a hell of a lot better.” Biden also called his own Vice President Kamala Harris, “Vice President Donald Trump,” (see below) at a time when he had to prove to the world that he was fit to serve another four years…
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Momentous events took place in southeastern Nigeria in January, 1970. That was the month the secessionist Biafra collapsed as federal Nigerian troops finally overran it. The Biafran leader, Gen. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, had given up command on 8th January; three days later abandoning ship. He delayed his departure for three days because the relief planes that were still bringing in supplies were too small to evacuate all the property he didn’t want to leave behind as he went into exile. U.S. President Richard Nixon, who was then clocking one year in office, had decided some months earlier to begin supporting the…
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In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, Imo State has emerged as a microcosm reflecting a broader national trend of political degradation. The new breed of Imo politician is often characterized by immorality, sycophancy, and a profound ideological bankruptcy. This profile offers a critical examination of these traits and their implications for the state’s political and social fabric. Immorality and Ethical Decay The political arena in Imo State has become a breeding ground for immorality. Politicians in this new breed frequently exhibit a blatant disregard for ethical standards and public accountability. This immorality is not limited to personal conduct but…
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Dedication [ This essay is dedicated to the memory of Ariel Sharon, Colin Powell, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Hosni Mubarak, Generals of the army – Generals indeed and in truth not pepper-soup generals or generals by quota or manipulation – men who dealt bitterly and fatally with Islamic terror and saved their people from its scourge.] The Encyclopedia Britannica defines trench warfare as “a warfare in which opposing armed forces attack, counterattack and defend from relatively permanent systems of trenches dug into the ground. These opposing systems of trenches are usually close to one another.” One thing about trench warfare…
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Former governors James Ibori of Delta State and Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State have different takes on the Supreme Court judgement on Thursday that granted financial autonomy to local government councils Both Ibori and Kalu belong to the Class of 1999-2007 Governors together with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who equally served within same period as Governor of Lagos State.q Tinubu, whose Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, filed the suit at the Supreme Court, has expectedly hailed the judgement. But Chief James Ibori, former Governor of Delta State, said the judgement that granted financial autonomy to local government councils dealt a severe setback…
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By the grace of God and with the prevailing situation now surrounding Local Government funding and Financial Allocation, Imo State will be electing Twenty-Seven (27) Executive Chairmen in the Twenty-Seven Local Government Areas of the State. This is happening seven years after a former Governor of the State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, conducted a sham Local Government election just months before leaving office after spending two terms of eight years in governorship. The only time Imo citizens witnessed real Council Elections were during the eras of Governor Achike Udenwa between 1999 to 2007 and Governor Ikedi Ohakim from 2007 to 2011.…
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The Imo East senatorial zone, also known as the Owerri zone, has long faced political marginalization in the power dynamics of Imo State. This imbalance has created a pressing need for a clear and fair system to manage diversity and ensure equitable power distribution among the state’s zones. As we approach the 2027 governorship election, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of an Owerri zone governorship to restore balance and uphold the principles of equity, fairness, and justice. As Imo State prepares for the 2027 governorship election, the necessity for a power shift to Owerri zone cannot be overstated.…
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The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds independently. The apex court held that the power of the government is divided into three arms: the federal, the state, and the local government. The court further declared that a state government has no power to elect a caretaker committee and that a local government council is only recognizable with a democratically elected government.…
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The China-Europe Freight Train service, a cornerstone of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transformed intercontinental trade in just over a decade. On July 1, 2024, Beijing launched its first train to Moscow for the year, marking the initial journey between the capitals of China and Russia in 2024, as reported by the China Railway Beijing Bureau Group Co., Ltd. Following the first trial train in March of the previous year, further improvements have been made, and the service is running at least once a month. On May 25, China launched its 90,000th freight train from Xi’an, Shaanxi…
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Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a fierce ultra-conservative critic of Pope Francis, has been found guilty of schism and excommunicated, the Vatican’s doctrinal office said. Vigano, the papal envoy in Washington from 2011-2016, went into hiding in 2018 after alleging that the pope knew for years about sexual misconduct by U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and did nothing about it. He had said the pope should resign and subsequently branded him a “false prophet” and a “servant of Satan”. The Vatican rejected Vigano’s accusations of a cover-up of sexual misconduct and last month summoned him to answer charges of schism and…
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In Nigeria, as history has shown and contemporarily too, power is sought for and protected for one singular purpose which is self-interest and any other consideration simply masks the true essence of seeking power. The character of the Nigerian political milieu is not different from the rest of the developing world where enlightened self-interest is the dominant purpose for seeking political power not of any pretentious altruistic consideration. In Nigeria, as history has shown and contemporarily too, power is sought for and protected for one singular purpose which is self-interest and any other consideration simply masks the true essence of…
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As a man, it’s never your duty to protect your woman from other men coming to toast her, flirt with her, or even sleep with her. It’s 100% your woman’s responsibility to create boundaries against men who want to encroach on her space. The moment your woman begins to entertain these external male figures, your job is not to protect her from them, start questioning her, begging, or trying to stop her. No, absolutely not. There is nothing you can do about a woman whose eyes are outside. You will only hurt yourself if you try to caution her. As…
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I dare say that few British Catholic Herald readers are atheists. A number won’t vote Labour. But even some of those who do will recoil at the prospect of “the first atheist prime minister in British history”, as an interviewer described Sir Keir Starmer moving into 10 Downing Street later this year – as he seems almost certain to do. But the facts of the matter, and their implications, turn out to be more complicated. For a start, the interviewer may have been wide of the mark. Sir Keir indeed replied, “No, I don’t”, when asked whether he believes in God. But…
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Terrorists, bandits, and killer herdsmen have since declared war on Nigeria. Coming to terms with this situation is necessary for a better response and more workable strategies. The form of war the country is currently experiencing is asymmetric warfare, which involves deep psychological issues. To begin with, conventional armies of nations are ill-prepared for non-positional, i.e., asymmetric warfare. The military confronting asymmetric wars does more improvising than drawing from foundational training. It is not their forte. The enemies in asymmetric warfare may even consist of active military personnel of the nation. This is typically observed in its most extreme forms…
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Millions of people pass through Brighton railway station each year, but how many are aware of the secrets below their feet? Hidden beneath the tracks are mosaic bathrooms, World War Two communication rooms and even a rifle range. Brighton’s network of underground secrets stretches far across the city, with Victorian sewer systems, a hidden road, and tunnels below the Royal Pavilion rumoured to be built for King George IV to meet his lover. The BBC has been given special access to this seaside labyrinth to find out what it reveals about the city that lies above. “Nobody would know this…
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A frontrow lmo born entrepreneur, Chief Fidel Anujuo has added his voice to the trending debate in lmo, over which of the three political zones in the State should produce the governor of the State in 2027 and who will ultimately succeed the incumbent governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, whose tenure will expire the same year. Anujuo said, ” ensuring the fair distribution of our shared heritage and resources holds greater significance for the average lmo person than the geographical or Zonal origin of whoever is going to emerge as the Governor of the State”. According to him, not ensuring…
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She lived with us for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings without pay. I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized who she was. The ashes filled a black plastic box about the size of a toaster. It weighed three and a half pounds. I put it in a canvas tote bag and packed it in my suitcase this past July for the transpacific flight to Manila. From there I would travel by car to a rural village. When I arrived, I would hand over all that was left of the woman who had spent 56 years…
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Chief Fidel Anujuo’s argument against zoning in Imo State overlooks the essential role zoning plays in ensuring equitable power distribution and mitigating historical inequities. While the fair distribution of resources is undeniably significant, it cannot be decoupled from the need for balanced political representation. Examining other Southeastern states that have successfully implemented gentleman agreements for power rotation highlights the benefits of such systems in promoting fairness and unity. One zone in Imo State, Orlu, has dominated the governorship for nearly 24 years. This prolonged rulership has fostered a sense of resentment, bitterness, inequity, unfairness, injustice and a sense of marginalization…
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Spills Over into Bystander Serbia Introductory Note What is the the unspoken agenda of Woke Lunacy? Does it emanate from the WEF? See this Not one of the items that follow will strike a typical resident of the “collective West,” aka the 14 percent of the world that styles itself as the “international community,” as inherently improbable or even odd in many instances. They have grown accustomed to it; it is part of their everyday landscape. Here, for illustrative purposes, is a select but representative sample of policies and prescribed behaviours that in that bizarre but thankfully shrinking part of the world…
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The recent trend of multinational corporations (MNCs) withdrawing from Africa has sparked widespread concern. Headlines often portray these exits as ominous, suggesting economic instability and a loss of investment. However, this perspective overlooks a critical nuance: not all foreign investments are beneficial, and the departure of certain MNCs could pave the way for more sustainable and equitable economic growth. Understanding the Different Types of Multinational Corporations To fully appreciate the implications of these exits, it is essential to categorize MNCs into three distinct types: exploitative, parasitic, and symbiotic. The Misplaced Focus on Quantity Over Quality African governments have long pursued…
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Part I of a Five-Part Series Introduction The world looks on with horror, and apparent impotence, as more than 23,000 [at time of writing] defenseless Palestinians, many of them women and children, have been killed, many more wounded since the October 7, 2023 bombing campaign by the Israeli armed forces, pulverizing Gaza, ostensibly in retaliation for the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, which killed approximately 1,500 Israelis. Calls for a ceasefire from around the world are ignored, and, most shamefully of all, the United Nations Security Council, whose mandate requires it to uphold global peace and security, has,…
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We are witnessing accusations of anti-semitism, in colleges and universities, coupled with police intervention, arrests. prison sentences, for all those who act in solidarity with the people of Palestine. But there something very fishy going on. While Western governments are actively repressing the protest movements against Israel’s act of genocide, —with mass arrests on charges of antisemitism—, those same governments are supporting Ukraine’s Nazi movement which actively participated and collaborated with Nazi Germany in the genocide directed against the Jewish population of Ukraine during World War II. Sounds contradictory? My question is: Who are the Anti-semites? The answer is obvious. Our Western governments (including the…
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Intimate partner violence (often abbreviated as “IPV”) and mental health are twin topics seldom discussed openly in Nigeria either for cultural or socio- religious reasons. Meanwhile, IPV is one of the most common forms of violence against women across the globe. In its limited meaning, IPV is a form of domestic violence against women arising from intimate partnership. IPV is restrictively different from the generally used term “domestic violence” which encompasses partner violence, child or elder abuse, or abuse by any member of a household. Whereas IPV is gender sensitive and applicable only to women in intimate relationship, domestic violence…
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In the last week of April 2024, Pastor and Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, swore that he would “resign as EFCC chairman if embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not prosecuted.” Unaccompanied as it was by any calendar or deadline, this undertaking cannot be regarded as having been made with any intention that it should be taken seriously. Mr. Bello lost his constitutional immunity from legal process when his tenure as governor of Kogi State ended three months earlier on 27 January. In the third week of April, Yahaya Bello’s successor as…
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“Kabiyesi, the message which I bring you today is the message of all the women who have left their stalls, their homes and children, their farms, and petty affairs to come and visit you today. They are the suffering crowd who are gathered on your front lawn… they are all the womanhood of Egba, and they have come to say – Enough is Enough” (Soyinka 1981, 208). There is a trending trailer of a film titled “Funmilayo Ransome Kuti”. I have not watched the film, but I know the event that gave birth to the epochal event which forms the…
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The values and ethics of journalism are fundamentally grounded in principles such as truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness, and public accountability. These principles aim to ensure that the information disseminated to the public is reliable and trustworthy, thereby enabling citizens to make informed decisions. Ethical journalism serves as a watchdog, holding power to account and providing a platform for a diversity of voices, ultimately strengthening the fabric of democratic society. In stark contrast, “cash and carry” journalism, which is prevalent in most if not all Nigerian federal and state government media circles, operates on a different set of motivations. Here,…
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Apart from Nigeria, Yorubas live in Benin, Togo, etc. Apart from Nigeria, Fulanis live in Mali, Guinea, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Senegal, etc. But have you ever heard a Fulani living outside Nigeria say “I am not Fulani” or a Yoruba say “I am not Yoruba” because I am not a Nigerian or because I am living faraway from where the majority of Yorubas live? But someone whose ancestors were Igbo in 1967 and who has Igbo as a language, has an Igbo name, culture, outlook, DNA, and identity, proudly says, “I am not Igbo.” I am mean someone whose neighbouring…
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Our Right to Abolish Government Governments are instituted to serve We the People. We have authority over our government. We have the power to reform, alter or even abolish our state governments. What are WE waiting for? Exercising the right, and the duty, to reform and to even abolish government when it no longer serves us, is how the United States of America began 248 years ago. In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which…
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The signing of the Samoa Agreement has ignited a significant wave of commentary among Nigerians, many of whom believe the country is “dancing to the tune of foreign interests” due to a “stolen mandate.” This sentiment reflects a broader dissatisfaction and mistrust in the government, suggesting that Nigerians feel their leaders are making decisions that do not genuinely represent the will of the people. The phrase “Nigeria is on autopilot” encapsulates a belief that the country is progressing without clear, effective leadership, suggesting a sense of drift and lack of direction in governance. Accompanying this is the assertion that “Nigeria…
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It is nauseating that despite several meetings held with Nigerian officials and several briefs and memoranda sent to them, the Nigerian officials proceeded yesterday to sign the dreaded and devious Samoa Agreement. The Samoa Agreement, named after the Pacific Island, Samoa, where it was signed on November 15, 2023 is a celebration of perversity. Certain Articles of the Agreement especially Articles 2.5 and 29.5 legalize LGBT, transgenderism, abortion, teen sexual abuse, and perversity in African countries. The signing of the Agreement by Nigeria constitutes a threat to the sovereignty of Nigeria and Africa. It further debases our democracy. Minister of…
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Introduction 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. 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 (focussing on nuclear radiation) on contract with the U.S Department of Energy. The LLNG project was formulated in response to the nationalization of the Suez Canal in July 1956 by President Gamal Abdel Nasser (1956-1970). Its intent was to bypass the Suez Canal. According to the “classified” document prepared by the LLNG (1963) quoted by Business Insider,…
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The US president claims he was tired after traveling extensively ahead of the showdown with Donald Trump Joe Biden has claimed that too much international travel was the reason for his disastrous performance in the first US presidential debate with Donald Trump last week. The 81-year-old Democrat’s campaign previously attributed his poor showing to a cold and misguided preparation by his aides. During the CNN-hosted 90-minute faceoff against his Republican rival, the incumbent US president appeared visibly frail and confused, with his answers marred by awkward pauses and numerous inaccurate statements. Most commentators, both Republican and Democrat, have concurred that…
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The president of the Republic of the Congo recently paid a state visit to Moscow Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of the Congo and one of Africa’s political heavyweights, has paid a state visit to Russia. African leaders regularly come to Russia on working visits. In fact, since the Russia-Africa summit held in July 2023, five African heads of state (from South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, and Zimbabwe) have visited Russia. However, a state visit, the highest level of an international visit and the one with the strictest protocol, is a unique event. In 2023, such…
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He wants the former US president to explain his plan to resolve the conflict between Moscow and Kiev Former US President Donald Trump should set out his plan to resolve the Ukraine conflict, which he claims would take just 24 hours if he’s returned to the White House in November, Vladimir Zelensky has said. Following the launch of Russia’s military campaign against Kiev in 2022, Trump has repeatedly said the conflict would not have escalated if he were still president, and has vowed to resolve the crisis in a single day if he is elected once again. During last week’s…
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The White House has told the outlet that the claim is “absolutely false” US President Joe Biden is seriously considering whether he can recover from his “disastrous” debate performance, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing a “key ally” who wished to remain anonymous. Biden struggled through last week’s exchange with challenger Donald Trump, hosted by CNN. The Times described his performance as “devastating,” even though Biden’s campaign had arranged the circumstances to be maximally favorable. “He knows if he has two more events like that, we’re in a different place” by the end of the Independence Day weekend, the unnamed ally told the newspaper. While the unnamed…
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West Jerusalem claims it’s close to defeating Gaza’s militants but the facts show otherwise Through April, the IDF had targeted more than 32,000 military sites belonging to Hamas and its allies. In June, Israel announced that 15,000 of the group’s militants had been eliminated. But experts are certain those measures won’t eradicate the Islamic group that has been in charge of Gaza since 2007. “We are advancing to the end of the stage of eliminating the Hamas terrorist army,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, addressing the cadets of Israel National Defense College. “I was very impressed by the achievements above…
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With a youth summit, the Southeast Governors’ Forum (SEGOF) Secretariat led by Senator Uche Ekwunife, is realigning itself. Aware that a country that ignores its youth is not prepared for a beautiful future, the body is fundamentally refocusing on the youths of the zone, setting its sights on leadership development, and value reorientation.Since the present-day players will eventually succumb to the corrosion of time, the future certainly belongs to the younger generation. As a result, SEGOF Secretariat’s desire to equip Southeast youth for the monumental challenge that lies ahead is noble, considerate, and apt. The thematic areas and the variety…
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When Akin Fapohunda circulated his ‘Memo’ on restructuring Nigeria and it started drawing flak, I sent Professor Ọbasi Ìgwè’s critique to him. He was, apparently, rattled. He called me to discuss it.He complained about the complaints and asked that I suggest changes I wanted. I: Pro. Chidi G Osuagwu http://www.oblongmedia.net
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We live in such an overtly sexual and promiscuous society these days, but does anyone stop to consider the consequences? Entity attachment through sex is just one aspect nobody seems to even be aware of. We firstly must come to understand just how truly powerful sex actually is, I mean think about it through sex we actually create life! Sex is powerful on a level most of us never even consider. Sex magic has long been known about by occultists, and they know full well about its ability to manifest not only life but many other human desires or needs.…
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A Florida judge unexpectedly released the transcripts of a 2006 grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein on Monday afternoon. The transcripts delve into allegations of sex trafficking and rape against the late financier, stemming from incidents that initially surfaced in Palm Beach County. The release could have marked the beginning and the end of the Epstein saga back in 2006. Instead, Epstein was only indicted on a single charge of prostitution 17 years ago. The documents, totaling about 150 pages, are now available to the public.The decision to release these documents ahead of schedule was unexpected, especially since Circuit Judge…
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“The Merchant of Venice” is a play by William Shakespeare. In it, a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan taken out on behalf of his dear friend, Bassanio. The loan is provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock, with seemingly inevitable fatal consequences. The play contains two famous speeches: Shylock’s “Hath not a Jew eyes?” on the subject of humanity, and Portia’s speech on “the quality of mercy.” Debate exists on whether the play is anti-Semitic, given Shylock’s insistence on his legal right to a pound of flesh in opposition to his plea for the rights of…
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When asked about the nature of failed societies, the renowned Russian writer Anton Chekhov poignantly observed: “In failed societies, there are a thousand fools for each successful brain and a thousand clumsy words to counter each piece of good advice.” Chekhov’s insights reveal a profound truth about the dynamics that undermine societal progress. Failed societies are characterized by a dominant majority that is often uninformed, self-centered, and overpowering the rational and intelligent minority. These societies thrive on trivializing critical issues to avoid confronting their harsh realities. Meetings in such societies are frequent but unproductive, often devolving into sessions of banter…
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-Ex DIA chief warns TinubuJune 29th 2024 Following the wave of uprising and peoples angst directed at government authorities across Africa, the latest being Kenya, a plea for caution has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to take the resilience and patience of hungry Nigerians for granted. Former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration at the Defence Intelligence Agency(DIA), retired Commodore Kunle Olawumi, on Thursday in Abeokuta sounded an alarm that Nigeria may be the next to witness a large-scale insurrection following after that of Kenya unless the government takes urgent steps to assuage peoples immediate societal needs. Dr Olawunmi,…
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Former President Buhari Praises Lawmaker’s Humility and Initiative The push for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has gained new momentum as Hon. Obi Aguocha, representing the Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, held talks with former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. Hon. Aguocha’s visit aimed to seek Buhari’s intervention and support for a political dialogue that could resolve the ongoing detention and trial of Nnamdi Kanu. This initiative is seen as a step towards national reconciliation and unity. In his discussion with…
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The name “OGBUNIGWE” literally means an “instrument that kills in multitudes” in the Igbo language. “OGBUNIGWE” also called “OJUKWU BUCKET” Bucket” was a series of weapons systems including command detonation mines, improvised explosive devices and rocket propelled missiles, mass-produced by the Republic of Biafra and used in defence against Nigeria between 1967 and 1970 in the Biafran War. At the outbreak of hostilities, the Biafran armed forces were poorly equipped as compared to the Nigerian army with arms and ammunition being in short supply. This imbalance in power was intensified in the course of the war. Biafran scientists, prominently from…
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Keep your Degree in a safe custody for future opportunity, and engage in entrepreneur skills, otherwise you will die poor. Most of the educated people in Nigeria are poor. Majority of the educated earn less than N55,000 for a salary before tax and other deductions. When the deductions are put into consideration, the net salary comes to around N50,000. The net salary then suffers from loan deductions of up to N15,000 leaving the salary at around N35,000. The landlord then demands for his N15,000 and monthly shopping takes away N10,000 leaving one with a N10,000. The bus will demand for…
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How time flies! Seventeen years ago, the late Chief Augustine Ejikeme Ilodibe, the founder of Ekene Dili Chukwu (Nigeria) Limited, bowed to join the saints on July 1, at the age of 75. His memory remains evergreen, his legacy bears testimony to a young boy, who was determined to turn every obstacle on his way into opportunity. He was the son of a produce trader in Aba, Abia State that was struggling to make ends meet; so, Chief Ilodibe was not born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. However, by dint of hard work, diligence and tenacity, he…
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There is a definite shift in Moscow’s narrative intimating that it will retaliate. Crimea is considered to be part of the Russian Federation. Sevastopol is home to Russia’s Naval base on the Black Sea. See the report by al-Jazeera below. Our thanks to Al Jazeera. Moscow blames US, says retaliation will ‘definitely follow’ Russia has blamed the United States for a “barbaric” attack in Crimea that relied on US-provided missiles and killed at least four, including children, and wounded 151 others. Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday and accused the US of waging a “proxy war” and said…
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Historical analysis The economic might of the United States was one of the major reasons why the Allies won WW2. While much of the world was in ruins thanks to the combined invasion of the Axis powers, America was virtually unscathed. Its strategically isolated position made it possible to switch to an unprecedented war economy without the fear of it ever being disrupted by anything. Unfortunately, one of the tools of victory over the world’s most repugnant ideology soon turned into a way of pushing the outgrowth of that ideology all across the globe. The birth of the US MIC (Military…
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By allowing the US government to compel Julian Assange to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit, America has condemned itself to be a land where telling the truth is a crime. “The press was to serve the governed, not the governors. The Government’s power to censor the press was abolished so that the press would remain forever free to censure the Government. The press was protected so that it could bare the secrets of the government and inform the people. Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government. And paramount among the responsibilities…
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