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Please, make it a habit to check in on your family, friends, acquaintances and colleagues. You never know who might have passed away or who might be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Nigeria has unfortunately seen a rise in suicide rates in recent times. Many are also suffering greatly due to the current economic hardships
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Victor Hugo, a renowned philosopher, famously said, “No force on earth can stop an idea whose time has come”. An idea that has reached its prime is known as a zeitgeist or spirit of the times. The moment that yields to its utility as demanded by historical necessity is when the idea or concept—a “spirit,”
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Many, including myself, recognize the pivotal role that politics will play in the success of government policies. But I wonder if there could also be a concept of ‘economic will’ behind the effectiveness of economic policies? I hope so. If we accept that rational decision-making derives from deep held convictions, then Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX)
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Nigeria is blessed with a wealth of young talent excelling in various fields, including Engineering, the Sciences, the Arts, Education, Commerce, Agriculture, Entertainment, Fashion, Banking, Entrepreneurship, E-commerce, and Divinity, to name a few. However, one area where this talent seems conspicuously absent is in Politics. When I highlight an exception in politics, it’s with good
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Russia supplied just over €29 billion ($31.2 billion) worth of energy to the EU last year, according to data from the bloc’s statistics office, Eurostat, as cited by the Russian business daily RBK. Despite bans and extensive sanctions, the bloc has continued to import oil, petroleum products and natural gas from Moscow This figure represents
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The phenomenon of the quick money syndrome versus the acquisition of formal education and gradual wealth building in Nigeria has significantly impacted our youth’s psyche and development. This contrast reflects broader societal issues influenced by economic challenges, unemployment, and societal values that prioritize material success over educational attainment and ethical labor. Additionally, there’s an increasing
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Today, President Bola Tinubu in company of Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House met with the 36 States Governors and the FCT Minister. He informed the Governors that the Federal Government will work with them and the National Assembly towards putting in place a mechanism that will engender state police instead of the
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The 1963 Constitution of Nigeria, often referred to as the Republican Constitution, marked a significant transition in Nigeria’s constitutional and political development. It replaced the Queen of England as the head of state with a President elected by a secret ballot of the joint session of the two houses of the Federal Assembly. This move
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An aging population and higher interest expenses have been pushing the country’s indebtedness higher The US national debt could surge by $19 trillion over the next decade to surpass the $54 trillion mark, owing to the mounting costs of an aging population and higher interest expenses, according to the latest report by the Congressional Budget
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President Bola Tinubu recently declared that he should be included in the Guinness Book of Records for having the guts to remove fuel subsidy on his first day in office—something that no other Nigerian president has ever done. Yes, he does deserve a spot like that, but sadly, it’s not for the wrong reason. The
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Josep Borrell has urged the US to send “less arms” to Israel Supplies of weapons to Israel should be reduced as the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignored international calls to avoid civilian casualties during the IDF’s military operation in Gaza, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said. According to the latest figures
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Naledi Pandor claims to have received intimidating messages arising from the war crimes case against Israel South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has accused Israeli intelligence of attempting to intimidate her and her family in response to Pretoria’s genocide case against the Jewish state in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the war in
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People need to be given a “political horizon” toward a state of their own, the foreign minister said The UK is considering whether to officially recognize a Palestinian state, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has revealed. Such a gesture would create “irreversible progress” toward peace in the Middle East, he believes. Speaking at a reception for Arab
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West Jerusalem must carefully consider any military action in Rafah, Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said Israel must carefully consider the consequences of further military action in Rafah in southern Gaza, which hosts approximately a million displaced Palestinian civilians, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has said. His comments came shortly after Israel carried out airstrikes
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The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in the southern Gaza city may further violate Palestinians’ rights, Johannesburg says South Africa urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to evaluate whether Israel’s planned ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah requires the court to intervene to prevent further breaches of Palestinian rights in an
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Disgusting: Here are the 18 Republicans Who Voted with Democrats In an unusual session held on Super Bowl Sunday, the US Senate voted to move forward a substantial $95 billion aid package that will support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with no southern border security provisions. The vote garnered support from RINOs, with a final tally
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This narrative invites a reflection on the principles of self-determination, the importance of respecting cultural and ethnic identities, and the potential for peaceful restructuring to create more cohesive and prosperous societies. It’s a call to consider alternative pathways to harmony and development, emphasizing dialogue, respect, and mutual understanding as foundational pillars. The emphasis on peaceful
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The microzoning dilemma in the Owerri zone, involving the three power blocs—Owerri, Mbaike, and Mbaise—underscores a tangled scenario of political maneuvering and equity issues. This situation calls for a unified effort from all Owerri zone stakeholders to establish unity and reach a consensus on rotating political offices, ensuring equitable representation for all blocs. Such collective
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Report, February 2, 2024. Dele Alake states, “State governments and local governments are entitled to collect other taxes, such as ground rent, but not royalties and taxes on mining.” This policy, if enforced, undermines the revenue-generating capacity of mineral-rich states and escalates constitutional disputes highlighted by recent Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) rulings on internal
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The political environment in Imo State is characterized by the emergence of various self-serving, unsanctioned political pressure groups. These groups, often formed to advance specific political agendas, may align more with individual or party interests than with the general welfare of the public. Their activities, ranging from advocacy and lobbying to potentially manipulative actions affecting
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In June 2022, Bola Tinubu’s declaration of “Emi lokan” (It is my turn) during an event in Ogun State starkly underscored the self-centered ethos pervading Nigeria’s political scene. This proclamation, far from being a mere personal ambition, epitomized the widespread greed, self-indulgence, and egotism characterizing Nigerian politics. It unveiled a deeper, detrimental political philosophy where
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Delay in Appointing New Ambassadors Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Diplomatic Relations. Five months have passed since President Bola Tinubu recalled all of Nigeria’s ambassadors, and he has yet to appoint their replacements. On September 2, 2023, President Tinubu ordered the immediate recall of all Nigerian ambassadors and envoys. Nigeria operates 109 diplomatic missions globally, including
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Nigeria stands as a beacon of potential, evoking both admiration and concern on the global stage. Its wealth in natural resources, from aluminum and gold to fertile lands yielding diverse crops, positions it as a powerhouse for industrial and agricultural development. The vision of thriving industries—from technology to agriculture, fueled by resources such as oil,
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Will Western media outlets look past their egos and establishment narratives to take advantage of the insights from the conversation? American establishment media spent the days in the run-up to Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin pre-judging it as propaganda, and soliciting the opinions of establishment figures, like former US secretary of state, first lady,
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From our Archives 31 October 2019 Even the Gray Lady admits the president is up against a powerful bureaucracy that wants him sunk. The New York Times on Thursday published a remarkable piece that essentially acknowledged the existence of an American “deep state” and its implacable hostility to Donald Trump. The Times writers (fully five on
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As more nations continue to find viable solutions to bypass the US dollar for other alternative currencies, the US government’s stranglehold on global finance and trade continues to decline. No one should be surprised at this point since Washington has been using its currency as a weapon of war including the economic sanctions it has
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Background and Introduction This relatively lengthy introduction is deemed necessary to understand how we got to where we are today; to grasp the long-term western (US) plan to dominate the world economy with their currency, the US dollar, to which some 23 years ago the US-dollar’s cousin, the Euro, was added, with the same “zero-backing”
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First published in June 2023 In his bestselling book of 1987, The Rise and Fall of Great Powers, historian Paul Kennedy chronicles the rise of western power and its world dominance from 1500 to the present. He reports that the rise was not due to any particular event, nor even an unusual series of events.
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30 January 2019 American economic sanctions have been the worst crime against humanity since World War Two. America’s economic sanctions have killed more innocent people than all of the nuclear, biological and chemical weapons ever used in the history of mankind. The fact that for America the issue in Venezuela is oil, not democracy, will surprise
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Venezuela’s crisis is both profound and man-made, mirroring a nation engulfed in war. It is plagued by acute shortages of food and medicine, unchecked crime, and frequent electricity outages. This narrative finds echoes in the experiences of another nation familiar to me. Economists have labeled Venezuela’s situation as an extreme hyperinflation scenario, where goods’ prices
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“The Western Hemisphere is our Region” Michael Pompeo, US Secretary of State First published in March 2019 Introduction Not since the US pronounced the Monroe Doctrine proclaiming its imperial supremacy over Latin America, nearly 200 years ago, has a White House regime so openly affirmed its mission to recolonize Latin America. The second decade of
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The argument over whether Nigerians should be allowed by law to carry weapons for self-defence is returning and gaining traction in light of the terrifyingly high levels of insecurity in the nation, especially kidnapping. When the notion was recently put to the Chief of Army Staff, he soberly rejected it. Nigeria’s chief of army staff,
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In a landmark ruling on Wednesday, February 7, the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, directed the federal government to establish pricing for various goods and petroleum products within the next seven days. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa issued the directive following a motion presented and argued by the petitioner, human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN. Justice
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Analyzing the Super Eagles’ Success: Team Composition and the Spirit of Patriotism FACTS: °12 Igbos out of 25 players ° 22 Christians out of 3 Muslims °21 Southerners out of 4 Northerners °12 states, Imo, Edo, Abia, Kogi, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Enugu, Anambra, Kebbi, Kano, Borno out of 36 States °12 Igbos, 5 Yorubas,
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This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a policy dialogue. They expressed alarm about the shortcomings of democracy, especially in West Africa, the sub-region where the majority of Black people live, as seen by the military’s increasing reentry into
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The Fulani socio-cultural organisation in Nigeria, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, established the “Nomad vigilante group” in Nassarawa state on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The Miyetti Allah’s national president, Bello Bodejo, stated that the security group will support law enforcement in their efforts to battle criminal activity within the state. He added that 1,144 Fulani youths
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Sunday is the 20th anniversary of Facebook’s* launch. In twenty years, the company has grown into a major tool for manipulation, social engineering and control by the deep state, big business and Western intel agencies. Sputnik reached out to an insider-turned whistleblower for info on the architecture of Facebook’s censorship industrial complex. Formally launched on
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Three influential opposition figures have hinted at the coming of a mega party that will challenge the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election. These are Prof. Pat Utomi of the Labour Party, a former governor of Kano State and the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,
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France has been exerting pressure on Tinubu, utilizing its influence over previous allies such as Mali, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. These countries have historically supported Nigeria’s efforts to maintain unity and combat insurgencies, including during the Nigeria-Biafra war and the fight against Boko Haram. In exchange, France was promised access to Nigerian gas. This arrangement
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Qatari negotiators are awaiting a final response from Hamas officials, who have seemingly welcomed the plan Israel has agreed to a ceasefire proposal that would halt its war with Hamas, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday, citing the Qatari Foreign Ministry. Hamas has reportedly given the plan a “positive” response. The ceasefire plan was hashed out in Paris
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A former gubernatorial aspirant in Ogun State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Segun Showunmi has insinuated that the continued detention of Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was a testament to the unfair treatment of South-East people in the country. This is as he also on behalf of Nigeria
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U.S. senators on Wednesday grilled leaders of the biggest social media companies and said Congress must quickly pass legislation, as one lawmaker accused the companies of having “blood on their hands” for failing to protect children from escalating threats of sexual predation on their platforms. The hearing marks the latest effort by lawmakers to address
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The shift towards cryptocurrency in Nigeria has been influenced by economic factors and actions of law enforcement agencies like the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These agencies have targeted young, enterprising Nigerians, often labeled as ‘scammers’, leading to the blocking of bank accounts, seizure of cash and
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Ndigbo have a saying that, ‘Oji ọfọ ga ana’. Translated, this means that he or she that lives by pious virtues need not be afraid of any harm or danger coming to the person. Ọfọ is not just a piece of wood that can be seen in the home of a titled Igbo man, or
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A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is there is no opposition in the nation’s so-called democracy. Opposition political parties simply exist as platforms for power grabbers to contest and capture power and there
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N40 Trillion LGA Allocations Unaccounted For. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called upon the 36 state governors of Nigeria and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Nyesom Wike, to disclose the details of federal allocations intended for local governments in their respective states and the FCT. This request includes
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If we take the Central Bank of Nigeria to Sokoto, will that translate to wellness for the seat of the caliphate? The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced a decision to send back to Lagos some of its departments. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) also announced a decision to go back to its
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In a significant move to promote transparency and address the decline in oil revenue, President Bola Tinubu has initiated a major reform in Nigeria’s oil sector. This reform involves transferring the responsibility of crude oil sales from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Historically, the NNPC had
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In a startling development in Owerri, Imo State, the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) uncovered five decomposing bodies, including that of a woman, in a forest opposite the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) Ihiagwa. This disturbing discovery, made during an operation based on intelligence reports, has raised significant fear and concern in
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Justice Sebutinde argued that the case against Israel was political not legal Uganda’s government has distanced itself from Judge Julia Sebutinde, Kampala’s representative in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), after she opposed all emergency measures sought by South Africa in the genocide case against Israel. On Friday, the ICJ ordered Israel to take “all measures
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Tony Elumelu, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, is flourishing under the current administration. His bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is poised to earn a substantial commission of approximately $66 million (or 66 billion naira) for orchestrating and facilitating the Afrexim-NNPC $3.3 billion loan deal. However, this achievement is just a part of
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed significant perplexity regarding a substantial $3.3 billion emergency crude oil repayment loan. This loan, obtained by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and facilitated by the African Export-Import Bank (Afrieximbank) in 2022, is a point of contention. This financial arrangement emerged during a period marked by the
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If history were a child, the Yoruba would insist on calling it an Abiku. History keeps climbing the chimney and, in Wole Soyinka’s voice, yelling at us: “I am Abiku, calling for the first/ And the repeated time.” And with J.P. Clark’s opening glee, his entrance chant, history revels in “coming and going these several
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I wrote a piece highlighting the constitutional order that was being challenged in Anambra state when the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, decided to call out Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the media. The much-respected royal father made a very poor decision with that one. It was an unprovoked fight with all gloves off.
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Yes, Buhari was a Mistake. Few weeks ago, he turned 80. At that, he is the oldest Nigerian to serve as the leader of this country. He is unarguably one of the luckiest Nigerians. Besides Olusegun Obasanjo who became Nigeria’s democratically-elected President, having served as military Head of State, no other person has been as
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) emerged from a long-standing secessionist sentiment in Nigeria’s South East region. Its roots can be traced back to the secessionist movement of the 1960s, led by Lt. Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu, which sought to establish the Republic of Biafra. The movement stemmed from feelings of marginalization by the central government,
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As year 2024 gets underway, not even the staunchest optimists and the predatory political class can pretend any longer that all is well with the world’s largest agglomeration of Black people. In all sectors of national life–governance, the economy, security, infrastructure, social services, and national cohesion–confusion, decay and misery are prevalent amid unmistakable symptoms of
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The Ikwerre (natively known as Iwhuruọha are one of the Igbo Subgroups in Rivers State. Traditional history has classified Ikwerre into seven groups called “Ikwerre Essa”. They are Elele, Isiokpo, Rumuji, Emohua, Choba, Aluu Igwuruta and Obio group. This division was recognized by Forde and Jones; (1950) in their ethnographic study of the Igbo speaking
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The issue of Igbophobia in Nigeria is deeply rooted, with its origins dating back to the colonial era and the early years of Nigeria’s independence. During this time, the Igbo people were perceived as disproportionately favored by colonial authorities, leading to envy and resentment from other ethnic groups. This negative sentiment was further exacerbated by
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On January 17, 1961, in this farewell address, President Dwight Eisenhower warned against the establishment of a “military-industrial complex.” In a speech of less than 10 minutes, on January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower delivered his political farewell to the American people on national television from the Oval Office of the White House. Those who
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The Nigerian nation is a confused state. The protection of people’s lives and property as well as their welfare are the two main reasons that governments are in place everywhere in the globe. Any additional justification is incidental rather than central. This implies that any nation with a government that is unable to guarantee the
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The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has a complex and evolving history, characterized by both achievements and significant challenges. Established with colonial origins, the NPF has played a crucial role in law enforcement and maintaining peace and order in Nigeria. However, the force has faced issues such as police brutality, extrajudicial killings, corruption, and a lack
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The US and Israel have clashed over the future of post-war Gaza Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel “will not settle for anything short of an absolute victory,” rejecting calls from Washington to either wind down the hostilities in Gaza or support the creation of a Palestinian state. The US pushed for the realization of the
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has committed “genocide” against the Palestinians of Gaza, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. Speaking at a warship commissioning ceremony at the Yalova shipyard near Istanbul, the Turkish leader laid into both Israel and the West. “There is no more trust towards the Western countries that have failed
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Netanyahu has vehemently denied such claims, blaming Iran for the flow of arms and funds to the Palestinian group EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has openly accused the Israeli government of funding Hamas, an allegation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied. Borrell did not elaborate on the claim, which has been repeatedly made by
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What is the Hidden Agenda? This “Engineered Chaos” –which consists in deliberately prolonging an unwinable war, to the detriment of the people of Ukraine–, creates conditions which favour the Neo-Colonial Privatization of An Entire country The Privatization of Ukraine was launched in November 2022 in liaison with BlackRock’s consulting company McKinsey, a public relations firm which has largely been responsible
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On January 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the political West is trying to exert greater control over the increasingly unhinged Kiev regime frontman Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Lavrov’s assessment, the US-led power pole’s puppet is trying to expand his grip on power by eliminating any form of dissent, including canceling this year’s presidential election. The increasingly
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Israel’s appearance at The Hague last week to defend itself against South Africa’s charge of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip marked the most significant legal and diplomatic challenge to the country since its inception more than seven decades ago. In a public hearing, South Africa’s legal team presented a solid legal document that outlined
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After 85 years, British energy major Shell (SHEL.L) has agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore oil and gas subsidiary in Nigeria to a consortium of five mostly local companies for up to $2.4 billion. Active in the West African country since the 1930s, Shell has struggled for years with hundreds of oil spills at its
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Fellow Nigerians, let me tell you from the outset and without equivocation that I voted “against” the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25th presidential election. And if the opportunity arises again, I will repeat the same thing, whether in the rain or in the scorching sun. It
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When you read this column, you may think it’s about a successful entrepreneur selling his business and making a lot of money. He did make a lot of money, but the real story is that this man plans to build multiple businesses that will create many much needed high paying jobs. Birmingham and Jefferson County
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The debate over Nigeria’s political and governance structure is complex, touching on the nation’s diversity, large population, and centralized system. Nigeria’s immense diversity in ethnicities, religions, and languages is a potential strength but has led to conflicts, raising questions about the suitability of the current centralized government for such a diverse nation. The proposal to
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In failing to look past Joe Biden, Democrats have shown cowardice and complacency American politics is paralysed by a contradiction as big as the Grand Canyon. Democrats rage about how re-electing Donald Trump would doom their country’s democracy. And yet, in deciding who to put up against him in November’s election, the party looks as
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The term “challenge” can often trigger a defensive reaction, as it is frequently associated with conflict or drama. However, being challenged can also mean being intellectually stimulated or encouraged to excel. Regrettably, not many women encounter men who challenge them in this positive sense. Women have made significant progress in both financial and educational fields.
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Serial digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has spotlighted the chief reasons why multinationals are exiting Nigeria and warned that if nothing was done, more of such businesses and indigenous ones may close shop in the coming months and years. In a press statement, Ekeh who is the Chairman of Zinox Technologies Limited, a Nigerian conglomerate
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A court has ruled stolen assets worth £6.9m ($8.9m) can be returned to Nigeria. It comes after Jersey’s Attorney General served a forfeiture notice to the Royal Court in Jersey in November. The court ruled the money, deposited in a Jersey bank account, was likely stolen by officials in the Nigerian Government in 2014. The
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The current exchange rate of the Naira, around N1,000, is merely a midpoint in its journey to N3,000 by 2027. This projection is based on the lack of significant improvement in key macroeconomic variables or factors by then. The exchange rate is an economic metric comparing two economies. It reflects disparities in macro variables between
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I believe Igbo should have their Biafra because I find no single positive reason why we must live as one nation while other people closer to us than the Igbo are having separate nations. As a man without colonial mentality, I do not allow colonial hangover to becloud my reason. There is already Biafra. No
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The battle against the hydra-headed monster known as corruption has primarily been political since the establishment of Nigeria’s two primary anti-corruption agencies. President after President has used these main agencies as a weapon against those who are thought to be opponents of the president or the ruling party. A national chairman of the ruling party
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Everywhere I look, it feels like a national emergency. The widespread despondency is matched only by a profound sense of helplessness. Driven by curiosity about this pervasive disquiet, I have been quietly observing conversations in various WhatsApp groups. Despair seems to reign; many believe the economy is in a nosedive. Opinions range from believing we’re
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Globally, subsidies, whether for food, transportation, energy or housing, are part of good governance. So, the issue is not subsidies but who benefit from them. In Nigeria, subsidies are primarily of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. I will highlight a few, how they are being manipulated and how huge sums of
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The problem with writing skewered history is that it equally misinforms its target: Kayode Esho was a great jurist, but Akunne Oputa was the “Socrates” of the Supreme court. Enahoro was a young editor at his paper, the Southern Nigerian Defender in Ibadan, but Azikiwe made him that young editor with Osita Agwuna as his
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Countries across the continent have been unable to capitalise on their demographic dividend A global baby bust is slowing growth in every major economy, from China and Japan to Germany and the US. But the flip side of this story goes untold: even economies that could still get a big boost from population growth are
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This Friday, African Independent Television (AIT) aired two opposing press statements of the Nigeria Police and the Army regarding the Netizens’ 2024 slogan, “No Gree for Anybody.” The Police spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi issued a warning, stating that the slogan might cause the nation’s law and order to collapse. He said, “We have been informed from
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An Intelligence Ministry document revealed by Local Call and +972 shows how the idea of population transfer to the Sinai is reaching official discussions. First published on November 1, 2023 The Israeli Ministry of Intelligence is recommending the forcible and permanent transfer of the Gaza Strip’s 2.2 million Palestinian residents to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, according to
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January 11 Hearing at the World Court Israel’s Secret Intelligence Memorandum An official “secret” memorandum authored by Israel’s Ministry of Intelligence “is recommending the forcible and permanent transfer of the Gaza Strip’s 2.2 million Palestinian residents to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula”, namely to a refugee camp in Egyptian territory. There are indications of Israel-Egypt negotiations as well as consultations with the
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Restructuring Federal Powers and Empowering Regional Autonomy. The argument for restructuring Nigeria and decentralizing key sectors such as transport, education, health, police, works, aviation, mines, and power to the states is multidimensional, encompassing historical, political, economic, and social aspects. With the Population Reference Bureau forecasting Nigeria’s rise as the world’s fourth-largest population by 2050, the
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I saw the BBC documentary on the late Prophet TB Joshua and his Synagogue church and wasn’t surprised. I have a personal experience too. I’m not sure if this qualifies as the proverbial “case of curiosity kills the monkey.” However, I was aware that Prophet TB Joshua and his Synagogue Church had gained significant traction
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The origin of the “Savior” – Later becoming the person worshipped today as Jesus Christ. Ptolemy I Meryamun Setepenre (circa 367-283 B.C.E- Before Common Era) (also known as Soter) (“Soter” means savior) became the first European pharaoh of Egypt through military force led by Alexander the Greek (a.k.a Alexander the Great). When Ptolemy became pharaoh
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The controversy about the request by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Accountant General, as widely reported, is only a reflection of the systemic failure in our public service. I will point out a few issues while we await the outcome of the investigation. Before I proceed, it is evident
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The BBC reveals how the late megachurch leader TB Joshua, who is accused of committing sexual crimes on a mass scale, locked up his own daughter and tortured her for years before leaving her homeless on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. Warning: Contains details some readers may find distressing “My dad had fear, constant fear.
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Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members – five British – allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria’s late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive Lagos compound spans almost 20 years. The Synagogue Church of All Nations did not respond to the allegations but said previous claims have been
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When we enter luxurious malls, boutiques, and supermarkets, we often accept prices without question. We pay exactly what the price tags display and sometimes even generously tip the staff. However, this attitude sharply changes the moment we step outside to buy something as simple as bananas. Our haggling skills intensify. Imagine a poor widow, burdened
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1- In 1938, Lee Byung-Chull launched Samsung in South Korea as a grocery shop. 2- In 1940, due to tight competition in the grocery segment, Samsung abandoned grocery for producing and selling of noddles. 3- In 1950, Samsung abandoned production of noddles for producing of sugar. 4- In 1954, Samsung left sugar and started a
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“Was It A False Flag”? An Israeli cabinet meeting devolved into a bitter argument Friday in the wake of the IDF chief announcing plans to launch an inquiry into the military’s failure to respond to the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. Several ministers lambasted IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzl Halevi during a discussion on “the day after” the Gaza War
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These are some of the things we adopted from the United States of America. In Nigeria’s past: These were the days before American influence transformed our society, days of strong, visionary leaders and communities bound by tradition and morals. Pastors and Imams were spiritual guides, and monarchs were custodians of customs. Then came the American
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Cyber attack, Power Grid Goes Out, Synchronized Chaos, Collapse, “Civil War” “Leave the World Behind” depicts the unraveling of society in the wake of a surprise attack by an unknown assailant. Many believe the film, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, predicts a cyberattack on the U.S. power grid A cyberattack that will make the COVID pandemic
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End the Genocide against the People of Palestine. Nuremberg Principle IV: Disobey Unlawful Orders, Abandon the Battlefield under Principle IV of the Nuremberg Charter. The Republic of South Africa’s Legal procedure against the State of Israel. APPLICATION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS To the Registrar of the International Court of Justice, the undersigned, being duly authorised by the
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The educational landscape in Imo State, Nigeria, particularly in its public primary and secondary schools, has been facing significant challenges. When compared with past decades, the overall quality and quantity of education in Imo State have shown a negative trend. The neglect and near collapse of the education system in Imo State casts a shadow
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Extraordinary Stories of the WaZoBia Billionaires: Ojukwu, Da Rocha, and Dantata” offers a captivating insight into the lives of three Nigerian remarkable figures who rose to immense wealth and influence in pre independence Nigeria. This book explores their unique journeys, business successes, personal challenges, and their significant socio-economic and cultural impact. Through engaging storytelling, it
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