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Joe Biden is caught in a trap caused by his own weakness Given the lying and fact-twisting that have routinely been part and parcel of accounts of what is occurring in the Middle East, the past several weeks have nevertheless been shocking in terms of how an abysmally low standard of truth can be reduced even farther. Looking at developments objectively, one comes up with a series of facts. First of all, Israel was not at war with either Syria or Iran during the first weeks in April. Iran had never attacked Israel prior to that point and Syria last fought Israel…
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First published on April 23, 2023 At first sight you may wonder what do Ursula Von der Leyen and McKinsey and Pfizer have in common? The answer is: Corruption. Utmost corruption. Madame Von der Leyen, unelected President of the European Commission (EC) has several corruption scandals on her neck. It was recently revealed that Madame von der Leyen’s son, David, had a “summer intern” stint at McKinsey, the giant US-based management consulting firm. Though, records of David’s responsibilities with McKinsey are purposefully flimsy, it appears that his employment was much more than a “summer intern”. He had consulting teams under his responsibilities and worked for McKinsey for…
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Nigeria’s economy, which ranked as Africa’s largest in 2022, is set to slip to fourth place this year and Egypt, which held the top position in 2023, is projected to fall to second behind South Africa after a series of currency devaluations, International Monetary Fund forecasts show. According to a recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country’s decline in economic ranking is due to the economic policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu. The IMF projects Nigeria’s GDP to be $253 billion this year, ranking behind Algeria ($267 billion), Egypt ($348 billion), and South Africa ($373 billion). The report…
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An attack on Tehran’s facilities will trigger tit-for-tat retaliation, the IRGC officer in charge of their safety has said. A senior officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that Tehran is capable of striking Israeli nuclear facilities if its own are hit, according to local media. Tensions have escalated in the Middle East this month following an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, in which seven IRGC officers were killed. Tehran retaliated last weekend with a massive barrage of drones and missiles, most of which were reportedly downed by the Jewish…
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Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange control over $1trillion worth of Africa’s resources in just five commodities – oil, gold, diamonds, coal and platinum. My research for the NGO, War on Want, which has just been published, reveals that 101 companies, most of them British, control $305billion worth of platinum, $276billion worth of oil and $216billion worth of coal at current market prices. The ‘Scramble for Africa’ is proceeding apace, with the result that African governments have largely handed over their treasure. Tanzania’s gold, Zambia’s copper, South Africa’s platinum and coal and Botswana’s diamonds are all dominated by London-listed…
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Contrary to their mainstream portrayal, as inspired purely by religious fundamentalism, Daesh are primarily guns for hire. Within just 24 hours of the horrific mass shooting in Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on March 22nd, which left at least 137 innocent people dead and 60 more critically wounded, US officials blamed the slaughter on ISIS-K, Daesh’s South-Central Asian branch. For many, the attribution’s celerity raised suspicions Washington was seeking to decisively shift Western public and Russian government focus away from the actual culprits – be that Ukraine, and/or Britain, Kiev’s foremost proxy sponsor. Full details of how the four shooters were recruited, directed, armed,…
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The Israeli online magazine +972 has published a detailed report on Israel’s use of an artificial intelligence (AI) system called “Lavender” to target thousands of Palestinian men in its bombing campaign in Gaza. When Israel attacked Gaza after October 7, the Lavender system had a database of 37,000 Palestinian men with suspected links to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). Lavender assigns a numerical score, from one to a hundred, to every man in Gaza, based mainly on cellphone and social media data, and automatically adds those with high scores to its kill list of suspected militants. Israel uses another automated system,…
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Kaduna State was once the most cosmopolitan city in the Northern Region, followed by Jos. As the regional capital and having close to one hundred and twenty ethnic groups within 250 kilometers radius, it was indeed a mini-Nigeria. Only Lagos, which was the Federal Capital, surpassed the city in terms of ethnic diversity – until the Federal Capital moved to Abuja. It was the epitome of religious, ethnic and political tolerance under the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, 1910-1966. A more tolerant and even-handed ruler in a multi-ethnic society would be hard to find. For instance, the…
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The Ukrainian president wants the collective West to protect his country directly, pointing to how Iran’s strike this past weekend was handled Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has urged the collective West to become involved in the conflict with Russia and protect Kiev similar to how it aided Israel during the Iranian airstrike over the weekend. Zelensky issued the appeal in a Telegram post on Monday, showering praise on the “allied action” to help Israel. According to Israeli and Western claims, the vast majority of the projectiles fired by Iran were shot down before even reaching the country’s airspace, primarily by US and…
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“Operation True Promise” represents Tehran’s response to the targeted assassinations of military commanders and diplomatic personnel in Damascus, Syria nearly two weeks before. Iran has fired hundreds of drones and missiles into Occupied Palestine in retaliation for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bombing of their embassy in Damascus, Syria on April 1. Seven people were killed in the attack which was never condemned by the staunch allies of Tel Aviv in Washington, London and Brussels. The United Nations Security Council failed to condemn the attacks against the Iranian embassy due to the lack of support by the western imperialist states…
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The warning was on the wall. Ever since Israel attacked “out of the blue” on 1 April 2024 the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing 7, including two generals, an Iranian retaliation was to be expected. The New York Times (NYT) reports “Iran mounted an immense aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching more than 200 drones [other sources talk about 300 drones] and missiles in retaliation for a deadly Israeli airstrike in Syria two weeks ago, and marking a significant escalation in hostilities between the two regional foes.” The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say there were over 300 areal threats,…
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Moscow has urged both sides to exercise restraint, warning that escalation will benefit no one No one would benefit from a conflict between Iran and Israel spiraling out of control, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, voicing hope that the two regional powers will be able to resolve their differences peacefully. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Peskov weighed in on a massive Iranian strike on Israel over the weekend, which West Jerusalem said involved more than 300 drones and missiles. The attack came in response to an alleged Israeli strike on Tehran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month. The…
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330 Against Israel Iran just sent 330 drones and missiles from own territory to Israel. In spite of Israeli statements – the Iranian attack DID penetrate Israel’s defenses, see this. The Israeli generals don’t look happy. This Will Explode Israel will retaliate. Iran is already prepared to escalate on an even MUCH larger scale. Iran’s response to any action will be much greater, see this. There is no way Israel will sit down and say “let’s call it a day”. Israel will have to respond even bigger, and Iran’s next wave of attack will be even bigger yet. How big? Well –…
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Former US leader and current Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump warned in Michigan on April 2 that US President Joe Biden could trigger World War III. Trump’s comments come as he surges in the polls while Biden’s policy on Ukraine is continuously scrutinised. The former president also criticised the way his successor handled the nuclear issue, questioned his mental condition, and claimed that other foreign powers respected the US during his presidency. “This guy has no clue,” the former president said about Biden. “He can’t put two sentences together, and he’s dealing with Putin, and he’s dealing with President Xi, and he’s dealing with Kim Jong-un.…
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Chicken-Hawks Chicken-Hawk: Someone who sends, or intends to send, other people to die for their own ambitions or ulterior motives. Who are the biggest Chicken-Hawks in today’s world? How about French President Emmanuel Macron? British Foreign Secretary David “Lord” Cameron? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? U.S. President Joe Biden? That’s enough to start on. Macron France has been a second-rate power since the defeat of Napoleon. 19th century France had too many presidents, emperors, and cabinets to count. Germany crushed France in weeks in the Franco-Prussian War, the biggest European war of the period. France and Russia were then roped into World War I by…
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Journalists of wars prolonging U.S. and NATO nations media are providing cover for a monstrous genocidal crime against humanity by portraying the Israeli U.S. provisioned devastating bombing and air strikes on Israel’s military occupied Gaza Strip as ‘defensive war.’ “Israel can’t claim a right to defend itself from the people it oppresses and whose land it colonises,” UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese, April 8, 2023. The successful Hamas guerrilla attack of October 7 was part of an ongoing many decades long Palestinian fight for freedom, and was so described by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressing the UN General…
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Biden’s signs of senility, the fentanyl crisis, the dearth of life and the disaffection of the democratic left wing in the face of the Israeli massacres in Gaza, would have sunk his popularity to historic lows, which would facilitate the triumphant return of Donald Trump in the November presidential elections by having cleared the way to the White House after the latest decisions of the Supreme Court. Also, six months after the invasion of Gaza, Israeli society’s disaffection with Netanyahu would have increased due to its nefarious management of the crisis with Hamas and its zero interest in rescuing the…
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Following Israel’s terrorist attack on the diplomatic building of the consulate of Iran in Damascus, Syria that resulted in the deaths of several officials of the Iranian military including a highly respected IRGC official, Mohammad Reza Zahedi is essentially the beginning of the end for Western-Zionist power structure in the Middle East. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s reaction to the terrorist attack said that “After repeated defeats and failures against the faith and will of the Resistance Front fighters, the Zionist regime has put blind assassinations on its agenda in the struggle to save itself,” he continued “Day by day, we have witnessed the strengthening of…
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Genocide is on The Drawing Board of the Pentagon. The Zionist Lobby is firmly aligned with U.S. Foreign Policy First published on November 13, 2023 This article originally published on November 11, 2023 was revised on January 14th, 2024 with a focus on the dangers of escalation and the role of “False Flags”. 1. In Solidarity with Palestine We stand in Solidarity with Palestine. But we must recognize that the United States Military and Intelligence apparatus is firmly behind Israel’s genocide directed against the People of Palestine. And this must be part of the solidarity campaign, namely to Reveal the Truth regarding Washington’s insidious role, which is part of…
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In an unprecedented and dangerous escalation, Israel targeted the Iranian Consulate in Damascus on April 1. It has been many years since Israel has bombed targets inside Iran, and the diplomatic building, directly attached to the Iranian Embassy, is considered the same as an attack on Tehran. According to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, in 1961, articles 21 and 22 concern embassies and all types of diplomatic missions. According to accepted international norms and traditions, diplomatic premises are considered part of the sovereignty and territory of the sending states. Therefore, the attack on the Iranian consulate can be seen…
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One expects that anyone involved in politics will lie whenever they think they can get away with it to burnish one’s own image and while also distorting reality to promote policies that are being favored. Nevertheless, the record of high crimes committed by a series of presidents and their top aides since the so-called “war on terror” began has established a new low for government veracity. One would have thought that the fake intelligence fabricated by a group of Zionists in the Pentagon and White House to launch the misadventures in Afghanistan and Iraq would be as bad as it…
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In a significant move aimed at advocating for the rights of Nigerian citizens, Hon. Obi Aguocha-MHR, representing the Ikwuano Umuahia Federal Constituency, has issued a compelling media release concerning the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Released on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 9:00 PM, the media release titled “Re: Nnamdi Kanu, Sowore, Igboho, and Emefiele” discusses the legal status of individuals accused by the government of various alleged offenses. Aguocha highlights the judiciary’s role in upholding the rights of citizens, citing the cases of Omoyele Sowore and Sunday Igboho, who have been…
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An Encounter with Enron One of my memorable early experiences in BPE was a political baptism of fire – an encounter that opportunity to cash in on that misfortune. They did something similar in India in the 1990s and it went really wrong but they learnt some lessons and came to Nigeria with a more refined approach. What Enron proposed was to supply second-hand, barge-based generators (moveable and easy to relocate in case of payment defaults) using diesel initially, to be supplied by Wale Tinubu’s Ocean & Oil Ltd. (now Oando) until gas pipelines are extended from Egbin to the…
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Multiple entities, including Burisma Holdings, have been involved in funding terrorism, Russian investigators are claiming Criminal probes into the financing of terrorist activities in Russia and abroad have been launched against several private companies, the country’s Investigative Committee announced on Tuesday. The list of suspects includes the Ukrainian industrial conglomerate Burisma Holdings, linked to a corruption scandal surrounding the Biden family that has been dragging on for years. The criminal investigation stems from a complaint filed by a group of Russian MPs and public figures in the aftermath of the deadly Crocus City Hall attack outside Moscow last month. The original complaint…
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The billionaire suggested the southern border crisis could eventually lead to a 9/11-scale tragedy Elon Musk has warned that a terrorist attack on the scale of September 11, 2001 could take place in the US unless the crisis at the southern border and the uncontrolled influx of migrants is addressed. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made the remarks in response to an X post by former Republican presidential candidate and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, who called for mass deportations and the sealing of the US-Mexico border. “Even if only 0.1% of illegal aliens who’ve crossed our border have hostile intentions, that’s…
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According to a new power distribution plan approved by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), certain segments of the Nigerian population will henceforth have regular electricity and pay more, while the rest of society will see far less electricity supply and pay a lower tariff. If this Orwellian electricity plan is followed through, the Nigerian middle class as well as urban and rural poor, who constitute the majority of the country, will most likely retreat into medieval darkness. From a policy standpoint, below are 3 downsides to the new electricity plan: Electricity is much more than cables, light bulbs, and…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubukar has expressed apprehension about the proposed Lagos-Calabar highway project restarted by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibeh, Atiku said the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar coastal highway plan should have commenced from Calabar if it were genuine, and not another project intended to merely cajole the people. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last general election lamented that the road project looked dubious, with all the hallmarks of a white elephant project. Atiku alleged that the Tinubu administration had again revealed its penchant for shady deals. The statement said,…
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Issues surrounding corruption in the Judiciary in Nigeria has been a matter of concern for many for a long time and i will like to shed some light on what is going on. I will be revealing facts many may not know, but I will protect the anonymity of my sources so I will not be naming names. I want to explain the categories of undue Influence on Judges and exactly how Judges who bow to these pressures corruptly decide cases to favor litigants But before I go into judges, let me quickly say this. There is massive corruption through…
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The Black African, the wretched of the earth, Is the only member of the human race who has been brainwashed to think that his ancestors bequeathed him with a curse that has prevented him from Attaining aspired goals and life desires. Almost every misfortune he encounters on earth is the fault of some ancestor… Who must be bound and cast with the fire of the Holy Ghost in the name of Jesus. The white people dont have terrible ancestors who have done terrible things. No. It’s only the black ancestor. Over the years, the black ancestor has been so vilified…
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From Lagos, one Ayinde Salihu wrote to the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the Northern Region, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, on 19 January, 1964, describing the premier as the “Prophet of Nigeria.” The man wanted the Sardauna to take him to Mecca for Hajj. Buliyaminu Oladiti Fadairo wrote from Ibadan on 21 January, 1964, saluting the Sardauna as “Nigerian Holiest Father.” It was his way of massaging the big man’s ego so that he would make him a pilgrim in that year’s Hajj. Same day from Kabba, Aruna Agbana wrote begging the Sardauna to sponsor his pilgrimage to Mecca “in…
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Imagine a political landscape distinctly different from the one we are accustomed to, one where sycophancy and politicians lacking integrity are not the norm but the exception. In this alternate scenario, the dynamics of power and success undergo a profound transformation, offering a glimpse into how political and societal structures might operate under the principles of meritocracy and genuine leadership. In this scenario, political leaders are selected and supported not for their ability to pander or manipulate but for their vision, competence, and commitment to serving the public interest. These leaders, grounded in a strong sense of integrity, navigate the…
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The pursuit of wealth and success drives countless individuals worldwide, deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of various societies. However, this pursuit often carries substantial moral and ethical implications. In places like Nigeria, where material success and social status are highly esteemed, the pressure to achieve financial success can be overwhelming. This societal backdrop reveals the lengths to which some are willing to go to realize their financial ambitions, often unfolding a series of ethical dilemmas centered around the principle of integrity—the essence of being honest and upholding strong moral principles. The compromise of integrity in the relentless chase for…
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Have you noticed that most men raised by today’s above average and wealthy families end up disappointing their parents and many people who had expected them to turn out as a chip of the old block or even better? What we see now is the rise of the children of the not so privileged into prominence in all areas of life. Do you feel bad that your privileged son to whom you provided all you could is not doing well at all? It has nothing to do with the work of “your enemies” but a harvest of what you sowed…
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In the fabric of human interaction, there exists a delicate balance between extending acts of kindness and safeguarding oneself from exploitation. While the virtues of generosity, humility, effective communication, helpfulness, accommodation, and sharing are celebrated, it’s imperative to remain vigilant against the pitfalls of being taken for granted, taken advantage of, or neglected. Being nice to others is not just a social nicety but a reflection of our inherent goodness. However, there’s a fine line between being kind and allowing others to perceive it as a weakness. Similarly, the essence of generosity lies in giving without expecting anything in return.…
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Marriage is becoming a risky business by the hour. Instead of enlarging the family, it is reducing it. When your son or daughter marries, you expect grandchildren as dividends. Now, your initial investment gets liquidated in a pool of blood, without recourse to you. One infuriated sick and weak girl just grabs a kitchen knife and carves up your son in a flash, ripping out your heart and dreams of being surrounded by happiness in your old age. One silly boy in a moment of uncontrollable blinding fury stabs your daughter in the throat, leaving you reeling in that kind…
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The recent advocacy by some Igbo leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) for closer ties with the national grid, amidst the longstanding backdrop of marginalization and exclusion, prompts a critical examination of their motives. This push comes at a time when the Igbo commune is navigating systemic challenges and is in pursuit of autonomy and self-sufficiency. The timing and zeal of these calls suggest they may be more aligned with personal political ambitions than with a genuine effort to address the deep-rooted challenges faced by the region. Leaders championing this cause often present themselves as intermediaries between the federal…
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This is the very tragic story of Hadiza, a girl who had the dream of conquering the skies. She did achieve her dream before she was cut down in her prime by the very people she fed, clothed and trusted with her own life. The late Captain Hadiza Lantana Oboh was the first and only female pilot of the defunct Nigeria Airways. LOVE, FAMILY AND MARRIAGE Hadiza was single and lived alone in her residence where she enjoyed every available luxury and was hardly visited by friends, relations or associates. She seemed to have been very much focused primarily on…
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Anti-government demonstrators marched towards the prime minister’s residence, demanding immediate elections Protesters clashed with Israeli police outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in Jerusalem on Tuesday night as they called for him to step down, according to media reports. Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, to express their outrage at Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza, which has so far killed nearly 33,000 people. They were calling for the release of hostages and immediate elections. The march began with a series of speeches given by family members of hostages being held by Hamas in…
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The turn away from expansion, production and trade toward lending and speculation has precipitated decline for centuries One of the curious features of the American landscape is the fact that these days the financialization of the economy is widely condemned as unhealthy, yet little is being done to reverse it. There was a time, back in the 1980s and ‘90s, when finance-driven capitalism was supposed to usher in a time of better capital allocation and a more dynamic economy. This is not a view one hears often anymore. So, if such a phenomenon is overwhelmingly viewed negatively but isn’t being amended,…
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Divisive politics and historical power structures helped Bola Tinubu win. Nigeria’s 1966 coup d’état ushered a group of young military men into power, where they remain today as kingmakers, wielding immense political influence. In this circle of elites known as the Class of ‘66 is Nigeria’s outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari and the former military leader and later civilian president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who was handpicked as Obasanjo’s successor, was the younger brother of an army officer turned vice president during the junta’s rule in the 1970s. Even Nigeria’s former civilian president, Goodluck Jonathan (the only president…
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Nigeria’s political parties have many similarities than differences, the only visible difference being their names. It is sad we lack the opportunity to vote in terms of party ideology rather; we vote for personalities. This is because the best voters could do in the absence of party ideology is to look for the candidate of their choice. Political parties during the days of the Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s Action group (AG), for instance, were social democrats, and when you voted AG, you would be sure to access free education if the group won the election. Today we lack parties that…
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The Obinze-Ihiagwa-Nekede road, a crucial conduit that enhances connectivity in one of Nigeria’s most vibrant regions, is in dire need of comprehensive rehabilitation. This road, pivotal for its economic, educational, and strategic significance, connects major arteries leading to Port Harcourt, Aba, Umuahia, Uratta, Okigwe, Orlu, and Onitsha roads. It supports the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, the Nigerian Police Training School Nekede, and the Federal University of Technology Ihiagwa, Owerri, making it indispensable to the nation’s educational and security infrastructure. Despite the obvious necessity for a durable solution to the road’s dilapidation, recent efforts by the Imo State government, spearheaded by Governor…
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In Imo State, Nigeria, a concerning reality has emerged. Esteemed educational institutions, including Holy Ghost College, Government College, Emmanuel College, Bishop Shanahan College, Égbu Comprehensive, GTC Owerri, Ihiagwa secondary school, Uratta secondary school, Nekede Boys high school, St Augustine’s Grammer school Nkwerre, National high school Okigwe, Akabo girls high school and others, are in a dire states of shameful and disgraceful disrepair. Once pillars of academic excellence and sources of community pride, these schools now reflect a profound level of neglect and decay, undermining the educational opportunities for the youth of Imo State and eroding the rich legacy of its…
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As Lead Speaker at the Ohaneze Ndigbo Retreat which ended a few days ago in Enugu, I saw the gathering as part of the cocktail of measures being put in place by the current leadership of Ohaneze to ensure greater group cohesion and more strategic engagement, going forward. As Ndigbo would say, the mother hen that does not bring its chicks together from time to time to educate them about their environment, to warn them about the dangers in that environment and also to explain to them how to successfully navigate the environment, has laid a solid foundation for their…
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In this regard, we must understand the history: On how Assange was betrayed and misled by those who allegedly supported him. Julian’s Assange Relation with the Mainstream Media Julian Assange was initially lauded and supported by the mainstream media. In 2008 The Economist, which is partly owned by the Rothschild family granted Assange The New Media Award. Was this a genuine endorsement of Assange’s commitment to “freedom of the press”? Or was it a public relations ploy? Assange was framed by those who supported him: The Guardian, The New York Times, The Economist, Vaughan Smith, George Soros, the Rothschilds, the Council on Foreign Relations, et al.…
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The people of Abia State indeed have reasons to be particularly joyful, especially with Dr. Alex Otti assuming office as the Governor of Abia State. Otti, inaugurated on May 29, 2023, brought a rich background in economics and banking to his governance, previously serving as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc (now part of Access Bank). His educational achievements are notable, with a First Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of Port Harcourt and an MBA from the University of Lagos, alongside executive education from prestigious institutions such as Columbia, Stanford, and Wharton Business…
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Nigeria needs a change of direction, not a change of government. With Nigeria plunged into a full-blown crisis due to a worsening economic climate, a cross-section of Nigerians, desperate for a quick turnaround and certain that the Bola Tinubu administration has lost the plot, have started clamoring for a coup d’état. So loud has been the agitation, especially on social media, that Chief of Defense Staff Christopher Musa came out last week to warn those behind it that “the law will come after them,” and that “the armed forces of Nigeria are here to protect democracy.” It is an interesting paradox…
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The relationship between a Nigerian pastor on death row and his congregation offers a timely glimpse into the nature of devotion and social obedience across African Pentecostal churches. On February 26, members of the Christian Praying Assembly (CPA) Church Worldwide, a Lagos-based Pentecostal church, took out paid advertorials in a Nigerian daily newspaper to celebrate the birthday anniversary of their pastor, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, aka His Holiness Dr. Reverend King. This has been their practice since January 2007 when Reverend King was convicted and sentenced to death by the Lagos High Court for the murder of a congregant, Ann Uzor. Ms. Uzor had…
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More than a mere automobile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Nigeria is rich in social meaning. Many Nigerians and observers of Nigerian politics reacted with a mix of outrage and disbelief when, last November, it emerged that a supplementary budget by the Bola Tinubu administration had earmarked upward of one hundred million dollars for imported sport utility vehicles (SUVs) at a cost of more than $150,000 each for the country’s 460-odd lawmakers. Pressed to defend the costs at a time when a majority of Nigerians were struggling to put food on the table, some of the lawmakers argued, without any irony,…
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Sometimes the only thing worse than foreign intervention is non-intervention. It takes no special powers to discern that external intervention is officially in bad odor. To hear a wing of the foreign policy commentariat talk about it, nothing could be more damaging to the health and long-term stability of (developing) countries undergoing various forms of political distress. The argument advanced against external intervention basically boils down to two key ideas. The legal one is simple enough and goes as follows: intervention is an unwarranted intrusion in the private business of a sovereign state, a direct attack on the idea that…
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Large sums of money were transferred to the Crocus City Hall attackers from Ukraine, the Russian Investigative Committee has said The suspects in last week’s Moscow terrorist attack were linked to Ukrainian nationalists, the Russian Investigative Committee stated on Thursday, citing preliminary findings. The perpetrators had received “significant sums of money” from Ukraine, the law enforcement agency said. The investigators have obtained “substantiated evidence” that the suspected assailants received funding from Ukraine in the form of cryptocurrency, which was then used to prepare the terrorist attack, the statement read. Law enforcement officers also identified and detained another suspect who was allegedly involved in financing…
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The Enugu State High Court presided over by Justice A.O Onovo has thrown away for lack of merit, a suit initiated by the late Chief (Dr) Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu (who claimed to be the first son of the late Ikemba Nnewi, Dim Chukwemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu) against Ikemba’s window, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu. Debe had gone to court challenging the authenticity of Ikemba’s will, arguing that as the first son of the late Biafra leader, his name was supposed to be contained in the will which his name was not therein. Debe further claimed that Ojukwu’s will was tampered with and sought…
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African countries see Moscow as a “reliable partner” in the atomic energy sector, according to Rosatom Russian energy giant Rosatom has signed several agreements for developing cooperation in nuclear energy with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Algeria on the sidelines of the 13th international ATOMEXPO exhibition and forum in Sochi this week. The roadmaps outline steps each country will take to establish a working proficiency in civilian nuclear technologies, enhance nuclear infrastructure, and cultivate a favorable public perception of nuclear power in Africa, Rosatom’s press service reported on Tuesday. According to Ryan Collier, acting CEO of Rosatom Central and…
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Reminiscing about the demise of His Excellency Okwadike Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, one might easily think of the great philosopher Epicurus. The great thinker made this statement on the marble: “Against all else, it is possible to provide security, but as against death, all of us mortals alike dwell in an unfortified city.” Death is indeed an inevitable end that must come when it must come. In his magnum opus, The City of God, one of the Doctors of the Church (Catholicism), St. Augustine, pointed out how death is inevitable. He said, “For no sooner than we begin to live in…
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The British army lacks ammo and equipment, the deputy chief of the Defense Staff has told MPs. The British Armed Forces are not prepared for a potential confrontation with an adversary such as Russia, the deputy chief of the Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Robert Magowan, told a parliamentary defense committee on Tuesday. The military severely lacks the resources, particularly ammunition, for any such conflict, he believes. The amount of money the government spends on ammunition, although “significant,” still “does not meet … the threats we face,” Magowan stated, adding that the military would have to manage “operational risk” linked to the lack of resources. When further…
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Not sending a delegation to the US was a “message to Hamas,” the Israeli prime minister has said Israel canceled the planned visit of a high-level delegation to the US as a message to Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. The snub came after Washington refused to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Monday. Meeting in Jerusalem with US Senator Rick Scott, a Florida Republican, Netanyahu explained his reasons. “I thought the US decision in the Security Council was a very, very bad move,” the Israeli prime minister said. “The worst part about it… was that…
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Western officials were too quick to distribute blame for the Moscow attack in ways agreeable to their political goals In the wake of the terrorist attack that killed over 140 people in Moscow, the White House is sure about a lot of things – that it had nothing to do with Ukraine, and that the fact that Washington’s intelligence-based prediction came to fruition is proof-positive that American counterterrorism efforts are working. Excuse me? What just transpired in Moscow strikes me as the kind of thing that suggests it’s not actually working all that well, considering a bunch of people were killed.…
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Nigerien military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani has spoken to the Russian president about security in the Sahel, the Kremlin says Niger’s transitional leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, and Russian President Vladimir Putin have committed to coordinating efforts to combat terrorism in the Sahel region, where Western military partners have suffered setbacks in recent years According to the Kremlin, the issue was discussed on Tuesday when the West African nation’s military ruler spoke to Putin by phone to express solidarity with Moscow following last Friday’s terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, which killed 139 people. “In discussing the bilateral agenda, the leaders expressed determination…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo zones President-General to Rivers State for 2025, emphasizing democracy, equitable leadership, and Igbo community’s socio-economic growth. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-political organization, has recently made headlines with its announcement to zone the position of President-General to Rivers State for its 2025 elections. This decision, unveiled in a press statement following the 2024 Easter Igbo retreat dubbed the Asaba Declaration, underscores the group’s commitment to democracy and equitable representation within its leadership structure. The statement, signed by prominent members including Prof. Nwokojie Ambrose and Chief Chidi Ibeh, also reflects on the Igbo community’s resilience and contributions to Nigeria’s…
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Footage of the incident shows cars falling into the water A large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed into the Patapsco River after being hit by a ship, the authorities in the largest city of the US state of Maryland have confirmed. The incident happened at around 1:30 am, according to AP. The clips posted on X (formerly Twitter) show several sections of the bridge going down, with multiple cars falling into the water. There have so far been no reports of deaths or injuries. The Maryland Transportation Authority said that all lanes in both…
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I’ll attempt a modest effort to respond to Prof. Yusuf Dankofa, a cerebral lawyer and law lecturer, who incidentally taught me Legal Methods in my first year at the Faculty of Law, ABU, Zaria. You see, the learned Professor believes i was unfairly critical of Babangida (IBB) yesterday, when i pointedly accused him in my facebook post of being the grand architect of the rot we see today in Nigeria’s society. My learned Prof told me in clear terms, that all past leaders share, or should share, the blame, equally. I have had time to sleep over this matter, and…
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Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an “Official” British Intel Report The Iraq War’s “Smoking Gun”: Plagiarized quotations slipped into an official intelligence report pertaining to Iraq’s WMD Our thoughts today are with the people of Iraq, whose country was invaded twenty-one years ago on March 20, 2003. This article first published in June 2005 focusses on the fake intelligence used to justify the invasion. Colin Powell’s “intelligence report” presented to the UN Security Council on February 5, 2003 was fabricated. IT WAS FAKE INTELLIGENCE. The intimate details pertaining to Colin Powell’s fake report were revealed by Cambridge lecturer Dr. Glen Rangwala. It was copied and…
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This article was originally published in March 2023. The Iraq War was spawned by a deadly combination of political depravity and media complicity. Unfortunately, on the twentieth anniversary of the war, both elements of that conspiracy are being whitewashed. Instead, politicians and their pundit accomplices are prattling as if the Iraq war was a well-intentioned mistake, not a crime against humanity. In the days after 9/11, when pollsters asked Americans who they thought had carried out the 9/11 attacks, only 3 percent of respondents suggested Iraq or Saddam Hussein as culprits. But President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney…
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For a while now, there has been a heated debate in Nigeria regarding the creation of state police. The majority of Nigerians think state police is a good idea whose time has come, but they are extremely concerned that the avaricious and power-hungry state governors, who have a famous predilection for using brutal force against both real and imagined opponents, will abuse it. Before discussing how to put safeguards in place to prevent governors from going too far, there is a much more infuriating question that has not gotten the attention it deserves: is it better to leave Nigerians defenceless…
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Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has escaped from lawful custody, those familiar with the matter have said. Sources said Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers in the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan fast. The Briton, who also has Kenyan citizenship, is believed to have flown out of Abuja using a Middle East airliner. It remains unclear how Mr Anjarwalla got on…
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The Federal Government has started renovating the former seat of power, Dodan Barracks, with plans to complete works by May 29, 2024. Senior government officials involved in the project exclusively revealed that the work became necessary as perennial floods threatened the facility and critical components were deteriorating fast. This comes months after President Bola Tinubu proposed N4bn to renovate the official residence in Lagos and another N3bn to refurbish the Vice President’s official quarters in the state. On October 30, 2023, the Federal Executive Council approved the amount as part of a N2.18tn supplementary budget for the 2023 fiscal year.…
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Russia’s president has addressed the nation in the aftermath of the deadly attack at a popular concert venue. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday addressed the nation about the Crocus City Hall shooting, denouncing it as a “bloody and barbaric” terrorist attack and vowing to punish all involved. At least 133 people have been killed and over 120 wounded in Friday evening’s massacre. In his video address, the president declared a national day of mourning on Sunday, March 24 to commemorate the victims of the attack. Putin expressed his gratitude to all first responders, to law enforcement, and to ordinary citizens who…
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The men who made the intentional decision to murder my father are long dead; the men and women who today are plotting to render much of our beautiful planet uninhabitable are very much with us… When my mom got pregnant with me in 1950, my dad, whose lifetime ambition had been to be a history professor, decided to abandon the GI Bill, drop out of college, and go to work in a steel plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan to financially prepare for their new arrival. It was hot, dirty work and the steel came out of the furnace over asbestos-covered…
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In response to the escalating threats of kidnapping, armed robbery, insurgency from groups like Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen, and unidentified criminal gunmen, this proposal advocates for the creation of an elite mercenary Special Operations Command (SOC). This SOC will aim to integrate elite military and law enforcement capabilities with advanced technology and community engagement to address these security challenges effectively. Proposal Content: Executive Summary The proposal outlines a comprehensive approach to formulating an elite mercenary intervention force, a Special Operations Command (SOC), to combat the intertwined challenges of terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, and insurgencies in affected zones. The SOC will…
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Though nostalgic, i remembered with deep gratitude to the almighty, how over a decade ago in the height of Boko Haram terror attacks in Kano, one could ply Zaria Road, one of the busiest streets in the metropolitan area with only few motorists and scanty pedestrians at 2:00 pm in the afternoon. Resolutely, the over 20 million people in the state shakes off the fear through cooperation, prayers and outright rejection of Boko Haram ideologies and campaign of terror and bounced back as the most hustle-bustle city north of the Niger River. As i write this, Kano and Jigawa states…
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Senator Abdul Ningi’s exposé of the national assembly’s budget padding has generated a lot of excitement and activity. His protest smacks more of a violation of “honour among thieves” principle and a betrayal of confidence. Put differently, robbers won’t steal from one another, and this adage implies that criminals uphold a moral code of honour by not committing any unlawful acts against their fellow criminals. Recently, there was a report of a kidnapping victim who paid his ransom with fake money, and the kidnappers saying to him, “God will judge you.” “Honour among thieves” is a phrase suggesting trustworthiness within…
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The woke revolutionaries reject real equality in favour of a permanent revolution against fairness and merit If you still believe that not everything should be about race and gender, I have bad news. Our side has been routed. While the Tories were asleep at the wheel, a new generation of woke activists seized control of most of our institutions, fomenting grievance, division and discord, undermining our economy, trashing our culture and costing the taxpayer millions. The “diversity, equity, inclusion” (DEI) movement is the wokerati’s provisional wing, the vehicle by which critical race theory, trans extremism and other post-modern garbage is taking over…
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On October 29, 1974, the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, through the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote to Nigerian missions and embassies abroad that it wanted to buy tonnes of cement to build barracks for its post-civil war armed forces of 200,000 officers and men. The Nigerian Army had just about 8,000 personnel before the war. The ministry not only made that open call for supply of cement, it avoided competitive bidding; it fixed the price at $60/per ton. Analysts noted that that offer price was five dollars more than the prevailing world market price. But, no wahala. Price and pricing…
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On November 4th, 1999… An armed gang killed 7 policemen in the community of Odi, Bayelsa State. A few days later, they killed 5 more policemen. President Obasanjo immediately wrote the excerpt below to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, giving him 2 weeks to fish out the members of the gang and arraign them in a criminal court. Many may not know, but the gang that killed those policemen was used by the Governor and his party (PDP) during the democratic elections in February 1999 to commit illegalities, and Obasanjo already knew this. The problem was that Alamieyeseigha…
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70 years on from the 1953 coup d’etat that subverted democracy in Iran, STEVE BISHOP suggests Britain should apologise for its role in overthrowing the democratically elected prime minister August 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the 1953 coup d’etat in Iran which brought down the government of democratically elected Dr Mohammed Mossadegh. The deposing of Mossadegh by a combination of the US CIA and British security forces was not an overnight event. As far back as 1951 there were “concerns,” as British foreign secretary at the time, Anthony Eden, late wrote in his memoirs: “When I assumed the post of…
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A Quasi-Review of A Lie Too Big To Fail: The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy by Lisa Pease “‘We’re all puppets,’ the suspect [Sirhan Sirhan] replied, with more truth than he could have understood at that moment.” – Lisa Pease, quoting from the LAPD questioning of Sirhan When Senator Robert Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968, the American public fell into an hypnotic trance in which they have remained ever since. The overwhelming majority accepted what was presented by government authorities as an open and shut case that a young Palestinian American, Sirhan Sirhan, had murdered RFK because of his support…
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Similarly, knowledge is difficult to define but broadly refers to the facts, skills, and information we acquire. Ignorance, considered the opposite of knowledge, is defined as a lack of knowledge. The ignorant individual is often brash and overconfident, unaware of their ignorance. In contrast, the truly knowledgeable person possesses metacognition, an awareness of their own thought processes and limitations, making them cautious, circumspect, and measured. They understand that their knowledge is merely an infinitesimal fraction of what can be known. Metacognition—the understanding of one’s own thinking and its limits—is a key difference between knowledge and ignorance. To the knowledgeable, their…
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Vengeance on Biden, curbing illegal migration, ending support for Kiev – The Donald will have a busy schedule should he win the presidency, but how much can he accomplish? In the event of another Trump presidency, will the Orange Man restrain the desire to seek vengeance on his political enemies, or will he succumb to the temptation to play ‘dictator for a day’, unleashing mayhem in the process? Perhaps it would be the understatement of the century to say that Donald Trump has a grudge to bear. Not only was his first term as president overshadowed by the dual hoaxes…
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At a school reunion, one alum dressed plainly, yet no one inquired about his situation. He was unable to pay the annual dues, and again, his circumstances went unquestioned. He mentioned his lack of funds to make calls, suggesting he would have liked to check in on friends, but his financial and personal wellbeing remained unaddressed. This neglect continued until it was shockingly revealed that this once brilliant classmate had passed away from hypertension exacerbated by depression. In response, his peers collected 10 million for a grand funeral, a gesture that starkly contrasted with his modest living conditions. This prompts…
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The journey towards securing the governorship for Owerri Zone in Imo State encapsulates a myriad of deeply rooted challenges and political intricacies. Since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, the zone has faced hurdles in claiming the governorship seat, despite the establishment of the first Imo Charter of Equity intended to ensure fairness among the state’s zones: Owerri, Orlu, and Okigwe. The historical context reveals a pattern of perceived injustice, notably the controversial cancellation of Chief Martin Agbaso’s election in 2007 and the removal of Emeka Ihedioha from office in 2020 due to a Supreme Court ruling. These events have…
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Macron’s latest sallies and the spat they’ve caused show that Western Europe must finally be honest about the causes of the Ukraine conflict The current situation in the conflict between Ukraine – serving (while being demolished) as a proxy for the West – and Russia, can be sketched in three broad strokes. First, Russia now clearly has the upper hand on the battlefield and could potentially accelerate its recent advances to achieve an overall military victory soon. The West is being compelled to recognize this fact: as Foreign Affairs put it, in an article titled “Time is Running Out in Ukraine,” Kiev and its…
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Apple may block smartphones used by Russians if a global conflict breaks out, Anton Gorelkin has warned Western smartphones could stop working in Russia if the Ukraine conflict turns into a global war, Anton Gorelkin, deputy head of the Russian State Duma’s Information Policy Committee, warned in an interview posted to the YouTube channel Telega Reality. According to the MP, if the conflict “moves to another stage,” everyone will “up the stakes,” including the tech companies. “I’m talking about something that some experts call World War III. In this scenario, I fully expect that Apple will disable all iPhones in the Russian Federation, and Google will…
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The US president has predictably been let off the hook for mishandling state secrets and jeopardizing national security A US prosecutor’s report rationalizing why President Joe Biden won’t face justice for his mishandling of classified documents contained an excuse that ought to trigger some major soul-searching about the state of America’s leadership and how it got there. It won’t. Instead, in a nation where gaslighting and thick-faced contempt take the place of serious political discussion, Americans are expected to accept that Biden shouldn’t be prosecuted partly because he’s a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” If that explanation – proffered in…
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The Sahel States’ newly formed joint forces will be effective only if a complex approach is taken by the three nations The Sahel states have been facing numerous security challenges in recent years, such as terrorist threats, intercommunal conflicts, drug and arms trafficking, and difficulties relating to governance and economic development. In light of this, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), represented by new leaders Assimi Goïta in Mali, Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso, and Abdourahamane Tiani in Niger, decided to establish a common force to enhance their capacity to combat threats and ensure the region’s security. The chiefs of…
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Somalia has insisted on Ethiopia terminating its “illegal” agreement with Somaliland Somalia has rejected mediation in a dispute with Ethiopia, insisting that resolution is only possible if its landlocked East African neighbor cancels a Red Sea access agreement it concluded with breakaway Somaliland. Relations between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa have deteriorated since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s president, Muse Bihi Abdi, signed a memorandum of understanding at the beginning of January granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea port of Berbera for 50 years. Although Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, it has yet to be internationally recognized as…
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Somaliland will apply to the International Court of Justice with a request for sovereignty The government of Somaliland is set to appeal to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a bid to be granted sovereignty, local media reported on Sunday. Lawyers have compiled a case on behalf of the government and will shortly file it with the ICJ, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Issa Kayd Mohamud announced, according to a report in the Somaliland Standard on Saturday. Somaliland gained independence from the UK in 1960, while Somalia achieved independence from Italy soon afterwards. From 1960 to…
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The US president, however, insists that he will continue supporting the Jewish state no matter what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing Israel more harm than good by ignoring civilian casualties in Gaza amid the ongoing war with Hamas, but that doesn’t mean that Washington will stop backing the Jewish state, US President Joe Biden has said. According to Gaza’s health ministry, at least 30,960 people have been killed and 72,524 others wounded since October 7, when the IDF began its attacks on the Palestinian enclave in response to the Hamas surprise attack on Israel, in which more than…
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The president is violating the aid law because the Netanyahu government is blocking humanitarian assistance to Gaza, a letter from a group of Democrats argues in A group of Democrats in the US Senate has called on President Joe Biden to stop providing weapons to Israel until it lifts restrictions on Washington’s humanitarian assistance to Gaza, according to a New York Times report. The Senate approved an emergency national security aid bill last month that would send an additional $14.1 billion in military aid to Israel, including $10 billion for offensive weapons for the country’s war against Hamas. The NYT…
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The US president was told in October that Israeli airstrikes were often carried out without “solid intelligence,” the newspaper claims The White House knew since late October that Israel was regularly bombing civilian targets in Gaza, but President Joe Biden continued to publicly defend the Israeli military’s conduct, the Washington Post reported on Monday. On October 27, three weeks into Israel’s war with Hamas, Biden’s top foreign policy officials told a small group at the White House that “Israel was regularly bombing buildings without solid intelligence that they were legitimate military targets,” the newspaper wrote, citing three sources familiar with the meeting. …
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Niger’s coup leaders have canceled a defense pact with Washington, citing a breach of diplomatic protocol A US delegation that traveled to Niger last week warned the new leadership of the West African nation about its potential relations with Russia and Iran, the Pentagon said on Monday. The statement followed an announcement by Niger’s military on Saturday that it was revoking an agreement for US military personnel and civilian contractors to operate in the Sahel nation. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters that Washington is “working through diplomatic channels to seek clarification” on the Nigerien decision. According to the Pentagon, there are…
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Niger has denounced “with immediate effect” a defense pact that allows Washington to operate a $100 million drone base Authorities in Niamey have decided to revoke an agreement with the US which allowed American military personnel and the Pentagon’s civilian contractors to operate in the West African state, a spokesman for the post-coup government announced on national television. “The National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland officially denounced… the military cooperation agreements linking the country to the United States of America,” spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane said in a statement on Saturday night. The decision comes just days after a senior US delegation,…
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Contracts with domestic energy firms are aimed at boosting daily production in major fields of the sanctions-hit country. Iran’s energy companies were granted their biggest contracts in the past decade on Sunday, as Tehran seeks to boost output at major oil fields, state media have reported. Deals worth $13 billion, aimed at developing deposits and increasing production by as much as 350,000 barrels per day, were signed in the presence of Oil Minister Javad Owji and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Managing Director Mohsen Khojastehmehr. The contracts were signed two days before the 73rd anniversary of the sector’s nationalization. Iranian…
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The incumbent head of state has also attracted a record share of the total poll, securing a fifth term in office Vladimir Putin has been re-elected as Russia’s president, according to the official results of the country’s presidential vote, published on Monday by its Central Election Commission (CEC). Putin has claimed 87.28% of the vote, a record share of votes, winning his fifth term in office by a landslide. Putin’s candidacy was supported by over 75 million voters. Putin’s opponents in the 2024 race, Communist Party candidate Nikolay Kharitonov, Vladislav Davankov of the New People party, and Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democrats…
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The US and its allies have tried to manipulate this country’s politics since the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s One of the most curious cases in the turbulent history of post-Cold War US-Russian relations is the decision of the US authorities to reduce financial aid to Moscow after the free elections to the State Duma in 1993 gave a significant number of seats in the new Russian parliament to representatives of the former ruling Communists and the nationalist LDPR. This direct reaction by Washington to the results of the popular will in a foreign country was a perfect…
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Unless we rely on anarchy and total system collapse to push complete political Restructuring, we need a quorum of two thirds, 66%, of votes, but with only about four states being financially viable, it might be a tall order to expect financially dependent states to vote for true fiscal federalism. Therefore it might be wise to address the colonial foundations of the Nigeria economy that has skewed development towards only a few states. Nevertheless, low hanging fruits like State Police demands could be achieved, but things like true representative democracy whereby ethnicities are empowered to vote out states to join…
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By Nze James Chinonyerem. Nigeria is sadly, a huge open theatre of absurd. We laugh and grin over serious issues. Issues that make nations burn, monarchies collapse, eminent personalities drown in the river of public opporibrium are laughed away just like that in our country. At the best of our actions, we’re treated to outlandish radio and television analysis of what happened and not happened, why it is right or wrong, at the end, we move on. Cry, the beloved country (apologies to Camara Laye). We laugh to cry and cry to laugh. There’s this existential contradictions in our national…
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