UK military would only last two months against Russia – top general

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 […]

Netanyahu explains why he snubbed Washington

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 […]

Western officials were too quick to distribute blame for the Moscow attack.

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 […]

African leader holds defense talks with Putin despite US concerns

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, […]

Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Zone President-General Role to Rivers State in 2025

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 […]

US bridge collapses after being hit by ship.

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 […]

How Ibrahim Babangida Laid the Foundation Of A Destroyed Nigeria.

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 […]

“The Sloppy Collin Powell Dossier”: Plagiarism and “Fake Intelligence” Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq.

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 […]

Was the Iraq War the Biggest Con of the 21st Century?

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 […]

STATE POLICE: BETWEEN INVADING JANJAWEED BANDITS AND SOULLESS TERRORISTS AND FEAR OF ABUSE

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 […]

Detained Binance Boss Escapes From Custody In Nigeria

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 […]

FG begins renovation of former seat of govt, Dodan Barracks

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 […]

Everyone behind Moscow terror attack will be punished – Putin

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 […]

Why is America Letting the Oil Industry Destroy the Planet?

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 […]

A Special Operations Command (SOC), to combat Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Insurgency.

In response to the escalating threats of kidnapping, armed robbery, insurgency from groups like Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen, and unidentified 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 […]

DO WE REALLY NEED FLYOVERS IN KANO

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 […]

SENATOR NINGI’S HOOPLA: A CASE OF “HONOUR AMONG THIEVES” PRINCIPLE?

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 […]

Western civilisation is being driven to oblivion by the false prophets of ‘diversity’

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 […]

NIGERIA: A HISTORY OF SCANDALS

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 ODI MASSACRE

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 […]

August 19, 1953 Coup d’Etat: ‘Our policy was to get rid of Mossadegh as soon as possible.’ Britain’s Role.

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 […]

The CIA Takeover of America in the 1960s: The Killing of the Kennedys and Today’s New Cold War

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, […]

The Paradox of Knowledge and Ignorance: Navigating the Vast Unknown.

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 […]

Trump 2.0: What would it mean for America and the world?

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 […]

Don’t wait until your friend reaches out for financial help.

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 […]

Imo state Governorship 2027: Owerri Zone’s Quest Amidst Political Dynamics.

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 […]

Western troops in Ukraine: How a big lie could lead to the biggest war

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 […]

iPhones won’t work in World War III scenario – Russian MP

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 […]

Too old for the court, but not for the White House: Biden’s escape from justice is peak absurdity

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 […]

Here’s how a joint African military force can do what the West couldn’t

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, […]

Tensions escalate between African neighbors over Red Sea deal

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 […]

Unrecognized state steps up independence bid

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 […]

Netanyahu hurting Israel more than helping – Biden

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 […]

US senators urge Biden to stop arming Israel – New York Times.

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 […]

Biden knew Israel was bombing indiscriminately – Washington Post

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 […]

US warns African nation against ties with Russia and Iran

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 […]

African state scraps military ties with US

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 […]

Iran inks $13 billion worth of new oil deals

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 […]

Putin scores historic win in Russian presidential election – official results

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 […]

The long history of Western interference in Russian elections

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 […]

Can we restructure the Neocolonial political system without its economic system?

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 […]

“ROTHEN SCHILD”, “THE RED SHIELD”, THE HISTORY OF THE ROTHSCHILDS 1743 – 1898

THE 15th JANUARY 1966 MILITARY REBELLION

The July 29th 1966 Northern military counter-rebellion : (Operation AURE)

Sen Ningi : The Okonkwo Syndrome

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 […]

THE TRUTH THAT NIGERIANS DO NOT WANT TO HEAR:

Sadly most Nigerians will not read or appreciate this contribution because it is beyond them. Worst still many of them, particularly in the younger generation, find it difficult to read more than three lines even though it is to their shame and detriment. For those that have the gravitas, insight, foresight, profundity and intellectual virility […]

On the Need for a New National Architecture

We need a new Nigeria national architecture, which will include the new national culture, new national structure and new national infrastructure for unity, peace and development. The present inherited architecture is outdated and unable to provide answers to the emerging national questions and challenges. Unless we make a collective commitment to a new Nigeria nation, […]

A Tragedy Sixty-Four Years in the Making

The crisis in Nigeria offers a rare opportunity to rethink the moral foundations of the Nigerian state. As is often the case in moments of crisis, the current ugly situation in Nigeria has provided occasion for aggressive finger-pointing. That public indignation is overwhelmingly directed at the incumbent Tinubu administration is perhaps to be expected. Among […]

The Strange Resurrection of the Two-State Solution

How an Unimaginable War Could Bring About the Only Imaginable Peace For years, the vision of an Israeli state and a Palestinian state existing side by side in peace and security has been derided as hopelessly naive—or worse, as a dangerous illusion. After decades of U.S.-led diplomacy failed to achieve that outcome, it seemed to […]

Are False Flag Attacks Planned in the Persian Gulf as a prelude to War against Iran?

The current dominant system of the American establishment would use the invisible dictatorship of compulsive consumerism of material goods to nullify the ideals of the primal individual and transform him into an uncritical being, fearful and conformist who will inevitably join the ranks of a homogeneous society, uniform and easily manipulated by the techniques of […]

The Myth of Israel as ‘US Aircraft Carrier’ in Middle East

If Israeli apartheid were to disappear, oil and trade would still flow from the Middle East towards the West, write Jean Bricmont and Diana Johnstone. Why does the United States give total support to Israel? In answer, there is a common myth shared by both champions and radical critics of the Zionist state which needs […]

Are We Stumbling Into World War III in Ukraine?

President Biden began his State of the Union speech with an impassioned warning that failing to pass his $61 billion dollar weapons package for Ukraine “will put Ukraine at risk, Europe at risk, the free world at risk.” But even if the president’s request were suddenly passed, it would only prolong, and dangerously escalate, the brutal war […]

Would A Trump Presidency Bring Back Isolationism and Threaten NATO?

Indian academic Pratap Bhanu Mehta, a former president of the Centre for Policy Research, writes that a Trump election would be a threat for democracy in the US. Other experts have argued Trump could endanger NATO and bring back American isolationism. Things might not be quite so simple, though. As I wrote recently, besides the much talked about issue […]

The Bananization Of The Nigerian State.

How did Karl Maier, that American journalist get it so right in his description of the Nigerian state as a criminal enterprise about two decades ago? What made his dark prediction about the future prospects of the country so remarkable was that he made his prophesy at the dawn of the 4th republic in 1999 […]

WATCH: Full Putin interview with domestic media

The Russian president has spoken at length on international politics and Moscow’s place on the global stage Russian President Vladimir Putin has given an extensive interview to Dmitry Kiselyov, the head of Rossiya Segodnya. The journalist noted that it expands upon Putin’s keynote speech to the Federation Council earlier this month. Among the topics, the […]

Trump reveals position on banning Bitcoin

The top-polling US presidential candidate has suggested he would not try to block the use of cryptocurrencies Former US President Donald Trump has essentially ruled out the threat of cryptocurrencies being banned if he wins another term in the White House, triggering a jump in Bitcoin prices to an all-time high. Trump, who warned in […]

Zelensky a ‘clown’ for badmouthing the Pope – Maduro

The Ukrainian president increasingly resembles self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido, Nicolas Maduro said Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky looks like a clown, a brute, and a loser when he attacks Pope Francis for urging a negotiated peace with Russia, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said during a television program on Monday. The Latin American leader was rebuking his […]

US State Dept requesting funds to counter Russia and China in Africa

The money is intended to be used to “revive democracy and protect human rights” on the continent The US State Department has requested $322.5 million for the 2025 fiscal year to bolster operations in Africa, including in response to Chinese and Russian activities, according to a press release on Monday. The funds are slated “to support […]

Answers to Questions on the Igbo: Dispelling Basic Misunderstandings Honestly

Question: Is Southeast and Igboland the same thing? Answer : Not at all. Southeast is only about 3/5th of Igboland. Igboland covers the whole of Southeast, parts of Rivers, Delta, Edo, Cross river, Benue, Kogi and Akwa Ibom states. Question: Why were we taught in school that Igbo people are easterners? Answer : It is […]

The WaZoBia Billionaires: The stories of Da Rocha , Dantata and Ojukwu

Was Nuland Fired for Her Role in the Ukraine Debacle?

Victoria Nuland’s retirement is an admission that Washington’s premier foreign policy project has failed. No government official is more identified with the Ukraine fiasco than Nuland. She was on the ground micro-managing activities during the 2014 coup, and has overseen the State Department’s sordid involvement since the war began. Her career-path is inextricably linked to the […]

CBN: Tinubu Versus Buhari Clash Inevitable.

The suspension and subsequent arrest of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has brought the inevitable collision between President Tinubu and ex-President Buhari closer than the two of them realize. Buhari, who hoped to have a peaceful retirement in Daura or Niger Republic, will soon discover that he had murdered sleep. Short […]

Trump reportedly meets with Musk amid fundraising push

The former president has met with the tech mogul as he trails Joe Biden in campaign funds, the NYT reports Donald Trump met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday as the former US president seeks a major cash infusion for his reelection campaign, the New York Times has reported, citing sources. According to […]

Russia and Nigeria strengthening ties – Lavrov

The two countries’ foreign ministers have discussed increased cooperation in energy and agriculture Russia and Nigeria have discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in energy and agriculture, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced during a press conference on Wednesday. Lavrov noted that Russian-Nigerian ties continue to develop following talks with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar. […]

Trump rival quits race

US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has suspended her campaign following Super Tuesday losses Former US President Donald Trump has become the presumptive Republican nominee in the 2024 election, after Nikki Haley suspended her campaign following the Super Tuesday primaries. Trump swept 14 out of 15 states that held primaries, with Haley only winning in Vermont. […]

Here’s the worst part about the leaked German ‘Crimean Bridge attack’ call

Some officers seem to have forgotten which country they are sworn to defend – and they are really bad at deception, too Since Russia has revealed that on February 19 high-ranking Luftwaffe officers discussed – on a basically open conference platform – how German Taurus cruise missiles could strike Russian targets (let’s call it the ‘Taurus Huddle’), […]

THE IMO CHARTER OF EQUITY ‘2027 OWERRI & OKIGWE ZONE: WHICH WAY TO GO?

HISTORICAL CONTEXT: The Imo Charter of Equity was initiated in 1999 and later truncated in 2011. I’ll call it Imo Charter of Equity 1.0. The Charter, adopted by the Imo State Council of Elders, aimed to facilitate a smooth transfer and rotation of the office of Governor among the three Senatorial Zones of Okigwe, Orlu, […]

Words matter: How everyday language discriminates against Black people.

A linguist and language professor discusses the intersection between words and racism. Discrimination against Black people has seeped into English and Spanish languages. / Design: Musab Abdullah Güngör Black and white—opposite tones. White, a reflection of light, sum of all colours of the spectrum. Black—total absence of light and colour. What we recognise as black […]

MCFA Franc: The ‘colonial currency’ keeping 14 African nations on a leash

France’s financial control over the African nations is a relic of a shady past. Only African initiatives imagined and implemented by Africans will pave the way for the continent’s awakening. In 1962, when Modibo Keita, President of the newly-independent Mali, decided to create the Malian Franc, the immediate result was for his neighbours, themselves freshly […]

REINVENTING, RESTRUCTURING, RENOVATING, PANEL-BEATING NIGERIA OR WHAT? – 1

Politics apart, the aggregate of opinion is that Nigeria is in a very bad shape; opinion is divided, though, on what needs to be done to return it to a better shape. Has this become a mission impossible? Can Nigeria be salvaged or is it beyond redemption? Is the task of our heroes, past and […]

Reinventing, restructuring, renovating, panel-beating Nigeria or what? – 2

Last week, we ran the first part of Prof. Banji Akintoye’s treatise on Nigeria, its history, problems, prospects and, well, final solution to the Nigerian quagmire; hopefully, not in the mould of Adolf Hitler’s final solution to the Jewish question! None of the over 360 Nigerian ethnic nationalities equates to the Jews, in my reckoning, […]

A CASE OF IKOYI-BRED ECONOMISTS TRYING TO OPERATE A FADEYI ECONOMY?

The more I watch Cardoso and Edun struggle to come to grips with the abnormal situation, the more I am convinced they are not the right men for this season. Firstly, I personally give them their due for at least hustling to find solutions. They are not just staying in their offices, crying or looking […]

How multi-billion dollar corruption under Buhari hit economy — Investigation

It may never be known whether the man, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have gone ahead to contest in the 2023 presidential election if he had an idea of what had gone down under the eight-year rule of Muhammadu Buhari. It may also never be known whether President Bola Tinubu would have acted differently and not […]

WHICH WAY NIGERIA?

Nigeria is facing a multitude of challenges, from pervasive poverty and hunger to escalating insecurity and inadequate government policies. These challenges have profound implications for the well-being and development of the country and its people. The pressing question on the minds of many citizens is: which way Nigeria? Poverty and Hunger Nigeria has one of […]

PERSPECTIVE OF THE WIGWE TRAGEDY

So, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe would be carried home like a man who has fallen at the war front. He was a different kind of hero, with a lot of medals and a lot of scars. He won many battles. He, like Admiral Horatio Nelson of Trafalgar, won his last battle, but still fell. He could […]

Business exodus from Nigeria won’t last, South African billionaire.

Nigeria’s large and growing population is impossible for business to ignore and a recent exodus from the West African state won’t last, South African billionaire Christo Wiese said in an interview on Bloomberg TV. Major events that defined Tinubu’s 100 days in office “How do you ignore an economy like this?” said the former chairman of Shoprite Holdings […]

The Secret Rulers of Italy: The Agnellis “Old Money” Family Empire

As the Fiat factory pulsates with vitality in the year 1920, we find the dynamic Giovanni Agnelli surveying the labyrinth of his automotive kingdom. Hopes of power and control echo in his thoughts, twirling like shadowy dancers in a mysterious ballet. A startling ripple breaks through the harmony of the factory as a hush-voiced messenger steals his way in, […]

This present hunger should not be politicised.

One of the oft-repeated myths in this country is that when the poor are hungry enough, their final resort will be to eat the rich. But when one considers the Nigerian situation, one wonders just how much more hungry people need to get before they finally combust. Several revolutions in human history have been triggered […]

ECOWAS RAPPROCHEMENT WITH NIGER, MALI, AND BURKINA FASO: FACE-OFF FAR FROM OVER

The rapprochement of the Economic Commission of West African States, ECOWAS, with the three countries that recently quit the regional body namely, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, is such a welcome development. But many more rivers to cross before the conflict in the 15-member sub-continental body will be over. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hardly […]

Legacy of Vision: The Enduring Impact of “Dee Sam” Mbakwe on Imo State.

His Excellency Hon. Chief Dr. Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe, Ph.D. (Dee Sam), who served as the Governor of Imo State from 1st October 1979 to 31st December 1983, was a visionary and transformative leader. His tenure marked significant and enduring contributions across Imo, Abia, and parts of Ebonyi States, which then comprised the old Imo State. […]

Binance, Others Face Billions Of Dollars In Fines in Nigeria Over Alleged Currency Manipulation

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may slam huge fines running into billions of dollars on one of the world’s biggest exchanges, Binance, and other cryptocurrency firms operating in the country, THISDAY gathered on Wednesday. SEC, alongside other security operatives is currently probing allegations that the crypto companies had engaged in currency manipulations activities against […]

Isn’t It Time for Nigeria to Embrace a Multipolar Approach to Development Partners?

The Bretton Woods approach, characterized by the influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, traditionally offers financial aid and loans to developing countries with strict economic policy conditions aimed at market liberalization and fiscal austerity. This Western-centric model often imposes a one-size-fits-all solution that may not align with the unique contexts […]

Military cooperation with Russia strengthens security – African nation’s foreign minister

Mali’s army “has the opportunity to defend its territory” and the nation needs to continue to work with Moscow, Abdoulaye Diop has said Military cooperation with Moscow has helped strengthen the security of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop, the foreign minister of the West African state, announced during a press conference on Wednesday. After talks with Russian […]

The Day of Glory and Falsehood on Aba Power Project

Congratulations to Professor Barth Nnaji and his crew for the successful completion of Aba Power project after many years of setbacks. This is a day of jubilation for Aba residents and people of the five southeast states. Governor Alex Otti and his officials deserve praise for their contribution to the completion of the Aba Power […]

BOURDILLON, ALMAJIRIS AND POVERTY IN YORUBALAND

The Politics of Collective Immiseration A northern politician once said something that Yorubas ought to ponder seriously about if we are still a thinking people He said if Bola Ahmed Tinubu had come before Obafemi Awolowo, most Yorubas would be almajiris todayDid you hear that? I never heard a word so true from the mouth […]

Agents of Darkness

First published March 23, 2008 When President Umar Yar’Adua made an allusion last January to the colossal sum of $10b sunk between 1999 and 2007 in the power sector by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration which was yet to produce expected results, the news was received with bewilderment across the country. Many thought that, perhaps, the […]

The dark side of the Aba Geometric power project

Residents of Eastern Nigeria’s industrial hub of Aba are still jubilating over the 24-hour power supply that Geometric Power will now bring to them after years in which mindless politics threatened to scuttle the country’s first-ever Integrated Power Plant. Geometric Power, owned by a professor of engineering and former minister of power, Barth Nnaji, had […]

SOLUDO AND A NEW ANAMBRA (Part One)

Despite formidable obstacles, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Master Plan for a new Anambra has begun to document numerous victories. Since its founding on August 27, 1991, Anambra State has tried to prosper under minimum government. It was not until the Anambra Vision 2070, chaired by Professor Chukwuma Soludo, that the state was projected into a sustainable […]

The Crucial Role of the Naze-Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze Road in Urban Mobility and Development.

The Naze-Nekede-Ihiagwa-Obinze Road, integral to the Owerri master plan, plays a significant role in reducing traffic congestion in and around Owerri city by providing a bypass to other cities and connecting crucial institutions and communities. This route traverses more than 20 communities, with its potential to accelerate economic activities along the route and making it a […]

How Traders Use Binance to Influence the Exchange Rate of the Naira

Last year, the exchange rate was stable at 730 Naira to $1, mirrored in the Binance P2P market where USDT was pegged at the same rate. So, what changed within a year to cause a 60% depreciation of the Naira? There are two main reasons: Exploration of Factors In June last year, the government took […]

Comprehensive Economic Reform Strategies for Nigeria

A laymans free economic advise. To address the economic challenges Nigeria faces, a strategic approach centered on enhancing transparency, undergoing economic and political restructuring, and enacting sustainable policies is essential. This approach demands significant political determination, a steadfast commitment to exemplary governance, and the engagement of all societal sectors to realize the economic transformation Nigeria […]

Imo: Thinking Out Of The Box

Imo State was created in 1976, and since then Abia and some parts of Ebonyi States have been carved out of the State. As presently constituted, Imo is divided into three Senatorial Zones of Orlu, Okigwe and Owerri. Since 1999 the present Democratic dispensation birthed, the State has produced five elected Civilian Governors namely; His […]

Barth Nnaji: Why I Located $800m Geometric Power Plant in Aba

The Chairman of Geometric Power Group, Professor Barth Nnaji, has explained that his passion to contribute to industrial development in Igbo land in a manner that would accelerate rapid development of Nigeria was the major influence behind the decision to locate the Geometric Power Plant in Aba. Nnaji, who was Nigeria’s former Minister of Power, […]

Tinubu, Intellectual Void and The Nigerian State.

Bola Tinubu’s biggest shortcomings are rooted in his debilitating intellectual laziness. Two months into office have brutally exposed this. Bola Tinubu has guile, he is cunning, and is blessed with significant street smarts, but he is not an intelligent man. Ibrahim Babangida while corrupt was very intelligent. It might be an oversell to describe Olusegun […]

Putin says he was right about Biden

The US leader’s “crazy SOB” comment only proves his point, the Russian president has said US President Joe Biden’s recent insulting remarks are proof that it would be better for Russia if he stayed in office, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Speaking at a fundraiser in California on Wednesday, Biden had called Putin […]

HUNGER PROTESTS: IGBO SILENCE IS A PROTEST (A Reply to Prof Usman Yusuf)

A few days ago, Ndigbo came under fire from Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), for their perceived lack of interest in the ongoing nationally spreading hunger protests and strikes. He said: “I honestly don’t know why the South East is quiet, uncharacteristically quiet. But the President […]

Can the EU be trusted with its own nukes?

Scared of being abandoned by the US under Trump, European officials are floating the idea of the bloc’s own nuclear force With its farmers rebelling, its economy declining, and its traditional parties decaying, you’d think the European Union has enough to worry about at home. Yet its thoroughly detached elites love to think big. And what’s bigger than nuclear […]

Nigeria, crime and insecurity

Crime in Nigeria has increased exponentially over the past few recent years, crimes ranging from car-jacking in streets, armed robbery in homes, sometimes with POS machines to the more grievous kidnapping, abductions and other acts of terrorism. As these problems increase, one reads in the media is calls for more investment in tracking equipment and […]

Why the world stopped having sex

If even France, with its mighty reputation, is losing interest in getting frisky, what hope do the rest of us have? Paris remains the City of Love, the French kiss a globally renowned tongue twister and Serge Gainsbourg’s graphically sexual Je t’aime, moi non plus, a shock to the senses. Everywhere you look, it seems, the […]

Israel has the same Western support as Hitler had– Maduro

The president of Venezuela backed the assessment of the Gaza conflict made by his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva Modern Israel enjoys “the same encouragement, the same funding, and the same support” of the collective West like Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany before the World War II, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said. The president made the remarks […]