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The modern green movement is far removed from the original principles of environmentalism. Fake sustainability is the political agenda designed and pushed by the United Nations, implemented by subservient governments, and which serves the aims of the private banking and mega-corporate super-entity. Central to this agenda is the climate change deception and other false UN narratives, as described in the book Transcending the Climate Change Deception Toward Real Sustainability. Under ‘FAKE sustainability’ we may consider points including: Central bankers are entirely funding the advancement of the worldwide climate change ‘project’. Central bankers hijacked the real environmental movement in 1992 creating the fake…
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Last year, Nigeria’s most successful businessman and richest person alive in the country, Aliko Dangote, had a meeting with his selected strategists. The purpose of the meeting was simple. To decide among the three presidential candidates, Aliko Danogte would support The three candidates were Peter Obi Atiku Abubakar Bola Ahmed Tinubu The candidate’s profile, merit, and demerit were analysed by the gentlemen seated in that room. At the end of the meeting, the consensus was that Atiku Abubakar was a better option to back, and the reasons were not far-fetched. Aside from the special chummy relationship between the businessman and…
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President Joe Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, following mounting calls from Democrats in recent weeks. The president faced pressure to exit the race amid concerns about his age and ability to win in November after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta last month. Read the full letter here. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said in a letter released on Sunday. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and…
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The US presidential candidate has vowed to “bring peace to the world” Former US president Donald Trump directly told Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky that he will bring the conflict between Moscow and Kiev to an end – should he return to the White House – during a phone call between the two on Friday. The Republican candidate for November’s presidential election wrote in a post on Truth Social that he “had a very good phone call” with Zelensky, who congratulated him on a “very successful” Republican National Convention and condemned last weekend’s “heinous assassination attempt.” Trump went on to say that he appreciates Zelensky “for reaching out because I,…
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The White House does not expect Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack President Joe Biden when he addresses the US Congress on Wednesday, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said. Senior US officials were reportedly concerned that the speech could include public jabs at the administration. The US paused its delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel in early May amid calls for West Jerusalem to scale back its assault on the densely-populated city of Rafah in southern Gaza. In June, Netanyahu publicly criticized Washington for “withholding weapons and ammunition to Israel” for several months, calling it “inconceivable.” The Israeli leader could stage a “diplomatically complicated and…
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The Republican presidential frontrunner narrowly avoided death when a would-be assassin opened fire on him during a campaign rally last Saturday The US Secret Service has acknowledged that it repeatedly denied Republican frontrunner and former President Donald Trump additional protection since he left office, the New York Times has reported, citing the agency’s chief spokesperson. The official reportedly attributed the supposed security lapse to the service being overstretched. Trump narrowly avoided death at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, when a would-be assassin’s bullet clipped his ear as it whizzed past his head. Firing from a…
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Though non-binding, the ICJ’s rulings on the ongoing Gaza massacre strip away the Jewish state’s ability to obfuscate its crimes The 15 judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the highest judicial organ of the United Nations, have issued what everyone agrees is a landmark finding. “Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem,” is, in essence, a devastating condemnation of Israel’s policies and crimes in the territories which it conquered more than half a century ago, as a consequence of the Six Day War of 1967, which it still holds…
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In the years following the deployment of “Operation Python Dance” (Egwu Eke) in the Southeast, it has become increasingly clear that the initiative, ostensibly launched to curb criminal activities such as kidnapping and armed robbery, had far-reaching and largely negative consequences. What was intended as a security measure ended up sowing fear, resentment, and violence, ultimately destabilizing the region it aimed to protect. Symbolism and Fear The name “Python Dance” was itself a harbinger of doom. In Igbo culture, pythons are seen as dangerous creatures, and their presence signifies imminent danger or death. By naming a military operation after such…
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What is significant is that the German Health authorities based on official data have now been obliged under Freedom of Information to reveal the devastating nature and impacts of the Covid lockdowns imposed on 190 countries, starting March 11, 2020. Of Significance, the official documents of Germany’s Ministry of Health are consistent with the independent reports published in the course of more than 4 years pertaining to the COVID-19 lockdowns, the mandatory wearing of the face mask, and the experimental mRNA vaccines. Huge news out of Germany as the federal government have been forced to admit that so-called “conspiracy theorists” were right…
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Important article first published on May 22, 2024 The “Soviet Threat” which became Washington’s foreign policy mindset was a self-serving creation of Allen and John Foster Dulles. The consequences of their creation and its recreation by the US neoconservatives await us unaddressed. Some years ago I reviewed Stephen Kinzer’s book, The Brothers, an extraordinary account of two men long serving at the top of the US government, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and CIA Director Allen Dulles. Both were appointed to office by President Eisenhower. Allen Dulles was the Director of the CIA, and John Foster Dulles was the Secretary of State. The interests…
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Zero legitimate explanation for how a man with a rifle got onto a roof only 120 meters away from Trump with a clear line of sight. As I have observed in previous columns, our era in the United States is frequently beset with incidents characterized by a catastrophic loss of competence. Decades of procedural knowledge seem to vanish from one day to the next, leaving sensible people wondering how it could possibly happen. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump this evening at the the Butler Farm Show Grounds is a perfect example of this bizarre phenomenon. The shooter climbed onto the roof—purportedly with…
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A major challenge facing this nation today is that people trying to fix Nigeria don’t seem to understand the problem. What they are focusing on as the problems are not the real problems but the offsprings which the problem brought. I have heard repeatedly trumpeted by many, including scholars, that corruption is our major problem. Well, it is not. It is merely the effect or symptom of the problem. The problem of Nigeria is neither stealing nor corruption. It is the absence of a culture of honour among both leadership, elites, and the commonality. The real trouble with this nation,…
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Emeka Maduewesi wrote: What I’m about to reveal will upset many people. I understand. History could be very upsetting. It could make one nauseous, and hypertensive, and at times create enmity. But we cannot forget our past, especially when the key to our freedom and liberty could be found in our past. Olaudah Equiano wrote about his place of birth thus, “The Kingdom is divided into many provinces or districts in one of the most remote and fertile called Eboe. I was born in the year 1745 in a charming fruitful vale called Essaka. The distance of the province from…
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Below is the perspective of a senior friend of mine on the Dangote Refinery story: “That refinery is a scam. It is a prematurely birthed government-supported venture that cannot survive without continuous government aid. There was no proper feasibility study; instead, a plan was hastily put together by his assorted Indian experts. In London, they told us the refinery was built on the assumption that subsidies would continue indefinitely. A man with a degree in Arabic & Islamic Studies from Cairo University managed to dominate the cement industry and make substantial money. He ventured into the instant noodle market with…
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This incisive article was first written by the late Stephen Lendman in the wake of France’s April 2017 first runoff election. May Stephen’s legacy prevail. Feature image: les présidentielles, April 2017 “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” in France? Historic Crisis of the French Republic by Stephen Lendman, April 2017 Its deplorable policies belie its national motto – first declared during its 1789 – 99 revolution, overthrowing monarchical rule, establishing the First French Republic in 1792. When the 1848 Constitution was drafted, it was considered a “principle of the Republic.” July 14, Bastille Day, represents transferring power from the monarchy to the people. The national motto was…
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Nigerian statesman Olusegun Obasanjo’s rejection of liberal democracy is heartfelt—and wrong. In recent times, Nigerian statesman Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken repeatedly of his conviction that Nigeria and other African countries “made a mistake” by adopting “Western liberal democracy,” a system that, being a unique product of “Western history, culture, and way of life” is poorly suited for African conditions. In the same breath, Obasanjo has canvassed for “a model of democracy that is true to the African heritage,” a model that, in his telling, “encompasses our culture, our traditional ways of life.” Obasanjo’s pedigree is one reason his assaults…
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On Sunday March 31, President Joe Biden posted the following message on the social platform X, formerly Twitter: “Today, On Transgender Day of Visibility, I have a simple message to all trans Americans: I see you. You are made in the image of God, and you’re worthy of respect and dignity.” The message drew immediate condemnation from various U.S. evangelical and right-leaning groups. House Speaker Mike Johnson, aggregating the opinion of many of such groups, accused President Biden of “betraying the tenet of Easter by proclaiming Sunday, Easter Sunday, as Transgender Day.” Although the White House noted in its response that Transgender Day had…
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The ongoing Emirship tussle in Nigeria begs broader questions about the place of traditional rulership in Africa’s emerging democracies. When, back in 2009, an interviewer asked Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the time, whether he had any presidential ambitions, Mr. Sanusi gave a curt reply: “No, I don’t. I have ambitions to be the emir of Kano.” Five years later, in June 2014, Mr. Sanusi got his wish with his installation as Emir of Kano following the transition of Ado Bayero, who had occupied the stool for fifty years. In March 2020, Sanusi’s reign was…
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Kenya’s protests mark a generational revolution in the country’s politics. The ferocity of Kenya’s uprising in opposition to President William Ruto’s Finance Bill should definitively debunk the notion that Kenyan youth are politically apathetic. It’s true that many young Kenyans declined to vote in the 2022 general elections. Unconvinced that either presidential candidate would represent their interests or offer a change from the political status quo, the elections had the lowest overall turnout in fifteen years. But recent days have heralded a dramatic break from the typical Kenyan political playbook, and young people are the agents of that change. When…
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Accusations of influence peddling in the heart of its presidency raise the ugly scepter of state capture in Nigeria. At a conservative N15 trillion Naira, the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, which will run through nine states upon completion is, by some estimates, the single most expensive infrastructure project ever embarked upon by the Nigerian government. To put the cost of the project in perspective, it is more than half of the total expenditure of N27.5 trillion budgeted by the Nigerian government for fiscal year 2024. Considering that the outsize cost of the project alone would have been ordinarily sufficient to…
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Contingency Planning Memorandum Violence around U.S. elections in 2024 could not only destabilize American democracy but also embolden autocrats across the world. Jacob Ware recommends that political leaders take steps to shore up civic trust and remove the opportunity for violence ahead of the 2024 election season. Introduction There is a serious risk of extremist violence around the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Many of the same sources of instability and grievances that precipitated the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol (along with other challenges to the outcome of the last election) remain present today. And, while the risk…
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The US president said that he is “praying” for his political rival who has survived an assassination attempt US President Joe Biden has condemned the shooting of his reelection rival Donald Trump that occurred at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Several shots were fired when the former president and Republican frontrunner was delivering a speech in the city of Butler. Trump was wounded to the right ear but received no other injuries. “I am grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as…
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There is something to be said about ignoring actors. They assume roles, quite literally, camouflage themselves in scripts where personalities are created, and behave accordingly. Given that they are paid liars, their political promptings should be treated with caution. It is no accident that much the same thing can be said about the members of Congress. Given that the US President is now not so much functioning in twilight as in rapidly descending darkness, the recent intervention by Hollywood grandee and Democrat benefactor George Clooney has prompted ever more tittering about the electoral prospects of Joe Biden. Choosing the New York Times to make his point,…
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The Brandon entity, from the start of its career in the executive branch, has been a synthetic creation of the corporate state, sponsored by the donor class, foisted on the American people with no due consideration to their will. (The reason, incidentally, Biden has always been a useful tool for the donor class is because it has publicly acknowledged that it is a prostitute in very clear, literal terms — subtlety not being a personality trait it is known for.) “I Tried To Prostitute Myself” Via Washington Free Beacon (emphasis added): “Former Vice President Joe Biden said during a 1974 discussion on campaign…
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As NATO wrapped up its Summit and Biden held a crucial press conference, the media frenzy continued to focus on Biden’s age and cognitive abilities. Is he too old and disoriented to lead the “free world”? Was he able to get through his press conference without stumbling too many times? Lost in the media coverage about the Summit, however, has been a serious discussion of NATO’s advanced age and NATO’s ability to lead the “free world.” At 75, NATO has not aged well. Back in 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron was already sounding the alarm, accusing NATO of being “brain dead.” While Russia’s invasion…
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US President Joe Biden used the opening of the NATO summit in Washington DC on July 9 to reassure member states that he can fight off an election challenge from Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Democratic Party donors are already writing off the presidential election and want another candidate. Although Biden defiantly spoke for about 13 minutes at the NATO summit and delusionally said, “Russia will not prevail; Ukraine will prevail,” visiting diplomats expressed scepticism about Biden’s leadership capabilities. “We don’t see how he can come back after the debate,” one unnamed European envoy told Reuters news agency. “I can’t imagine him being at [the]…
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The Same Folks Who’ve Been Running Every Administration Since 1976 The Trilateral Commission is the gatekeeper of the modern technocracy movement, and technocracy is ground zero for the global totalitarian (beast) system. This organization was co-founded 50 years ago by David Rockefeller and Zbigniew Brzezinski. Trilateralists are the ones today who are pushing the war on carbon, the war on food and the coming world war between Russia-China and U.S.-NATO. Their overall agenda represents a war on humanity and, as such, receives inspiration from the very depths of hell. Since the Carter Administration in the 1970s, members of the Trilateral Commission have…
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“If I do not run for president, We’ll All be OK” Concluding his opening remarks, Biden handed over to Zelenskiy with the words: “Now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination.” “Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin!” https://www.cbc.ca/i/phoenix/player/syndicate/?mediaId=9.6445890 “When Zelensky took the microphone, he said, “I’m better” than Putin. Biden responded, “You’re a hell of a lot better.” Biden also called his own Vice President Kamala Harris, “Vice President Donald Trump,” (see below) at a time when he had to prove to the world that he was fit to serve another four years…
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Momentous events took place in southeastern Nigeria in January, 1970. That was the month the secessionist Biafra collapsed as federal Nigerian troops finally overran it. The Biafran leader, Gen. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, had given up command on 8th January; three days later abandoning ship. He delayed his departure for three days because the relief planes that were still bringing in supplies were too small to evacuate all the property he didn’t want to leave behind as he went into exile. U.S. President Richard Nixon, who was then clocking one year in office, had decided some months earlier to begin supporting the…
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In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian politics, Imo State has emerged as a microcosm reflecting a broader national trend of political degradation. The new breed of Imo politician is often characterized by immorality, sycophancy, and a profound ideological bankruptcy. This profile offers a critical examination of these traits and their implications for the state’s political and social fabric. Immorality and Ethical Decay The political arena in Imo State has become a breeding ground for immorality. Politicians in this new breed frequently exhibit a blatant disregard for ethical standards and public accountability. This immorality is not limited to personal conduct but…
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Dedication [ This essay is dedicated to the memory of Ariel Sharon, Colin Powell, Gamal Abdel Nasser, and Hosni Mubarak, Generals of the army – Generals indeed and in truth not pepper-soup generals or generals by quota or manipulation – men who dealt bitterly and fatally with Islamic terror and saved their people from its scourge.] The Encyclopedia Britannica defines trench warfare as “a warfare in which opposing armed forces attack, counterattack and defend from relatively permanent systems of trenches dug into the ground. These opposing systems of trenches are usually close to one another.” One thing about trench warfare…
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Former governors James Ibori of Delta State and Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State have different takes on the Supreme Court judgement on Thursday that granted financial autonomy to local government councils Both Ibori and Kalu belong to the Class of 1999-2007 Governors together with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who equally served within same period as Governor of Lagos State.q Tinubu, whose Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, filed the suit at the Supreme Court, has expectedly hailed the judgement. But Chief James Ibori, former Governor of Delta State, said the judgement that granted financial autonomy to local government councils dealt a severe setback…
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By the grace of God and with the prevailing situation now surrounding Local Government funding and Financial Allocation, Imo State will be electing Twenty-Seven (27) Executive Chairmen in the Twenty-Seven Local Government Areas of the State. This is happening seven years after a former Governor of the State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, conducted a sham Local Government election just months before leaving office after spending two terms of eight years in governorship. The only time Imo citizens witnessed real Council Elections were during the eras of Governor Achike Udenwa between 1999 to 2007 and Governor Ikedi Ohakim from 2007 to 2011.…
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The Imo East senatorial zone, also known as the Owerri zone, has long faced political marginalization in the power dynamics of Imo State. This imbalance has created a pressing need for a clear and fair system to manage diversity and ensure equitable power distribution among the state’s zones. As we approach the 2027 governorship election, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of an Owerri zone governorship to restore balance and uphold the principles of equity, fairness, and justice. As Imo State prepares for the 2027 governorship election, the necessity for a power shift to Owerri zone cannot be overstated.…
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The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that the 774 local government councils in the country should manage their funds independently. The apex court held that the power of the government is divided into three arms: the federal, the state, and the local government. The court further declared that a state government has no power to elect a caretaker committee and that a local government council is only recognizable with a democratically elected government.…
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The China-Europe Freight Train service, a cornerstone of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transformed intercontinental trade in just over a decade. On July 1, 2024, Beijing launched its first train to Moscow for the year, marking the initial journey between the capitals of China and Russia in 2024, as reported by the China Railway Beijing Bureau Group Co., Ltd. Following the first trial train in March of the previous year, further improvements have been made, and the service is running at least once a month. On May 25, China launched its 90,000th freight train from Xi’an, Shaanxi…
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Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a fierce ultra-conservative critic of Pope Francis, has been found guilty of schism and excommunicated, the Vatican’s doctrinal office said. Vigano, the papal envoy in Washington from 2011-2016, went into hiding in 2018 after alleging that the pope knew for years about sexual misconduct by U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and did nothing about it. He had said the pope should resign and subsequently branded him a “false prophet” and a “servant of Satan”. The Vatican rejected Vigano’s accusations of a cover-up of sexual misconduct and last month summoned him to answer charges of schism and…
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In Nigeria, as history has shown and contemporarily too, power is sought for and protected for one singular purpose which is self-interest and any other consideration simply masks the true essence of seeking power. The character of the Nigerian political milieu is not different from the rest of the developing world where enlightened self-interest is the dominant purpose for seeking political power not of any pretentious altruistic consideration. In Nigeria, as history has shown and contemporarily too, power is sought for and protected for one singular purpose which is self-interest and any other consideration simply masks the true essence of…
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As a man, it’s never your duty to protect your woman from other men coming to toast her, flirt with her, or even sleep with her. It’s 100% your woman’s responsibility to create boundaries against men who want to encroach on her space. The moment your woman begins to entertain these external male figures, your job is not to protect her from them, start questioning her, begging, or trying to stop her. No, absolutely not. There is nothing you can do about a woman whose eyes are outside. You will only hurt yourself if you try to caution her. As…
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I dare say that few British Catholic Herald readers are atheists. A number won’t vote Labour. But even some of those who do will recoil at the prospect of “the first atheist prime minister in British history”, as an interviewer described Sir Keir Starmer moving into 10 Downing Street later this year – as he seems almost certain to do. But the facts of the matter, and their implications, turn out to be more complicated. For a start, the interviewer may have been wide of the mark. Sir Keir indeed replied, “No, I don’t”, when asked whether he believes in God. But…
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Terrorists, bandits, and killer herdsmen have since declared war on Nigeria. Coming to terms with this situation is necessary for a better response and more workable strategies. The form of war the country is currently experiencing is asymmetric warfare, which involves deep psychological issues. To begin with, conventional armies of nations are ill-prepared for non-positional, i.e., asymmetric warfare. The military confronting asymmetric wars does more improvising than drawing from foundational training. It is not their forte. The enemies in asymmetric warfare may even consist of active military personnel of the nation. This is typically observed in its most extreme forms…
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Millions of people pass through Brighton railway station each year, but how many are aware of the secrets below their feet? Hidden beneath the tracks are mosaic bathrooms, World War Two communication rooms and even a rifle range. Brighton’s network of underground secrets stretches far across the city, with Victorian sewer systems, a hidden road, and tunnels below the Royal Pavilion rumoured to be built for King George IV to meet his lover. The BBC has been given special access to this seaside labyrinth to find out what it reveals about the city that lies above. “Nobody would know this…
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A frontrow lmo born entrepreneur, Chief Fidel Anujuo has added his voice to the trending debate in lmo, over which of the three political zones in the State should produce the governor of the State in 2027 and who will ultimately succeed the incumbent governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, whose tenure will expire the same year. Anujuo said, ” ensuring the fair distribution of our shared heritage and resources holds greater significance for the average lmo person than the geographical or Zonal origin of whoever is going to emerge as the Governor of the State”. According to him, not ensuring…
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She lived with us for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings without pay. I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized who she was. The ashes filled a black plastic box about the size of a toaster. It weighed three and a half pounds. I put it in a canvas tote bag and packed it in my suitcase this past July for the transpacific flight to Manila. From there I would travel by car to a rural village. When I arrived, I would hand over all that was left of the woman who had spent 56 years…
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Chief Fidel Anujuo’s argument against zoning in Imo State overlooks the essential role zoning plays in ensuring equitable power distribution and mitigating historical inequities. While the fair distribution of resources is undeniably significant, it cannot be decoupled from the need for balanced political representation. Examining other Southeastern states that have successfully implemented gentleman agreements for power rotation highlights the benefits of such systems in promoting fairness and unity. One zone in Imo State, Orlu, has dominated the governorship for nearly 24 years. This prolonged rulership has fostered a sense of resentment, bitterness, inequity, unfairness, injustice and a sense of marginalization…
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Spills Over into Bystander Serbia Introductory Note What is the the unspoken agenda of Woke Lunacy? Does it emanate from the WEF? See this Not one of the items that follow will strike a typical resident of the “collective West,” aka the 14 percent of the world that styles itself as the “international community,” as inherently improbable or even odd in many instances. They have grown accustomed to it; it is part of their everyday landscape. Here, for illustrative purposes, is a select but representative sample of policies and prescribed behaviours that in that bizarre but thankfully shrinking part of the world…
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The recent trend of multinational corporations (MNCs) withdrawing from Africa has sparked widespread concern. Headlines often portray these exits as ominous, suggesting economic instability and a loss of investment. However, this perspective overlooks a critical nuance: not all foreign investments are beneficial, and the departure of certain MNCs could pave the way for more sustainable and equitable economic growth. Understanding the Different Types of Multinational Corporations To fully appreciate the implications of these exits, it is essential to categorize MNCs into three distinct types: exploitative, parasitic, and symbiotic. The Misplaced Focus on Quantity Over Quality African governments have long pursued…
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Part I of a Five-Part Series Introduction The world looks on with horror, and apparent impotence, as more than 23,000 [at time of writing] defenseless Palestinians, many of them women and children, have been killed, many more wounded since the October 7, 2023 bombing campaign by the Israeli armed forces, pulverizing Gaza, ostensibly in retaliation for the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, which killed approximately 1,500 Israelis. Calls for a ceasefire from around the world are ignored, and, most shamefully of all, the United Nations Security Council, whose mandate requires it to uphold global peace and security, has,…
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We are witnessing accusations of anti-semitism, in colleges and universities, coupled with police intervention, arrests. prison sentences, for all those who act in solidarity with the people of Palestine. But there something very fishy going on. While Western governments are actively repressing the protest movements against Israel’s act of genocide, —with mass arrests on charges of antisemitism—, those same governments are supporting Ukraine’s Nazi movement which actively participated and collaborated with Nazi Germany in the genocide directed against the Jewish population of Ukraine during World War II. Sounds contradictory? My question is: Who are the Anti-semites? The answer is obvious. Our Western governments (including the…
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Intimate partner violence (often abbreviated as “IPV”) and mental health are twin topics seldom discussed openly in Nigeria either for cultural or socio- religious reasons. Meanwhile, IPV is one of the most common forms of violence against women across the globe. In its limited meaning, IPV is a form of domestic violence against women arising from intimate partnership. IPV is restrictively different from the generally used term “domestic violence” which encompasses partner violence, child or elder abuse, or abuse by any member of a household. Whereas IPV is gender sensitive and applicable only to women in intimate relationship, domestic violence…
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In the last week of April 2024, Pastor and Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, swore that he would “resign as EFCC chairman if embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not prosecuted.” Unaccompanied as it was by any calendar or deadline, this undertaking cannot be regarded as having been made with any intention that it should be taken seriously. Mr. Bello lost his constitutional immunity from legal process when his tenure as governor of Kogi State ended three months earlier on 27 January. In the third week of April, Yahaya Bello’s successor as…
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“Kabiyesi, the message which I bring you today is the message of all the women who have left their stalls, their homes and children, their farms, and petty affairs to come and visit you today. They are the suffering crowd who are gathered on your front lawn… they are all the womanhood of Egba, and they have come to say – Enough is Enough” (Soyinka 1981, 208). There is a trending trailer of a film titled “Funmilayo Ransome Kuti”. I have not watched the film, but I know the event that gave birth to the epochal event which forms the…
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The values and ethics of journalism are fundamentally grounded in principles such as truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity, impartiality, fairness, and public accountability. These principles aim to ensure that the information disseminated to the public is reliable and trustworthy, thereby enabling citizens to make informed decisions. Ethical journalism serves as a watchdog, holding power to account and providing a platform for a diversity of voices, ultimately strengthening the fabric of democratic society. In stark contrast, “cash and carry” journalism, which is prevalent in most if not all Nigerian federal and state government media circles, operates on a different set of motivations. Here,…
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Apart from Nigeria, Yorubas live in Benin, Togo, etc. Apart from Nigeria, Fulanis live in Mali, Guinea, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Senegal, etc. But have you ever heard a Fulani living outside Nigeria say “I am not Fulani” or a Yoruba say “I am not Yoruba” because I am not a Nigerian or because I am living faraway from where the majority of Yorubas live? But someone whose ancestors were Igbo in 1967 and who has Igbo as a language, has an Igbo name, culture, outlook, DNA, and identity, proudly says, “I am not Igbo.” I am mean someone whose neighbouring…
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Our Right to Abolish Government Governments are instituted to serve We the People. We have authority over our government. We have the power to reform, alter or even abolish our state governments. What are WE waiting for? Exercising the right, and the duty, to reform and to even abolish government when it no longer serves us, is how the United States of America began 248 years ago. In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which…
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The signing of the Samoa Agreement has ignited a significant wave of commentary among Nigerians, many of whom believe the country is “dancing to the tune of foreign interests” due to a “stolen mandate.” This sentiment reflects a broader dissatisfaction and mistrust in the government, suggesting that Nigerians feel their leaders are making decisions that do not genuinely represent the will of the people. The phrase “Nigeria is on autopilot” encapsulates a belief that the country is progressing without clear, effective leadership, suggesting a sense of drift and lack of direction in governance. Accompanying this is the assertion that “Nigeria…
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It is nauseating that despite several meetings held with Nigerian officials and several briefs and memoranda sent to them, the Nigerian officials proceeded yesterday to sign the dreaded and devious Samoa Agreement. The Samoa Agreement, named after the Pacific Island, Samoa, where it was signed on November 15, 2023 is a celebration of perversity. Certain Articles of the Agreement especially Articles 2.5 and 29.5 legalize LGBT, transgenderism, abortion, teen sexual abuse, and perversity in African countries. The signing of the Agreement by Nigeria constitutes a threat to the sovereignty of Nigeria and Africa. It further debases our democracy. Minister of…
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Introduction Incisive and carefully documented geopolitical analysis by Richard Medhurst pertaining to the building of the Ben Gurion Canal linking the Eastern Mediterranean to the Gulf of Aqaba. The Ben Gurion Canal Project was initially a “secret” (classified) U.S. project formulated in 1963 by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNG, a strategic think tank (focussing on nuclear radiation) on contract with the U.S Department of Energy. The LLNG project was formulated in response to the nationalization of the Suez Canal in July 1956 by President Gamal Abdel Nasser (1956-1970). Its intent was to bypass the Suez Canal. According to the “classified” document prepared by the LLNG (1963) quoted by Business Insider,…
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The US president claims he was tired after traveling extensively ahead of the showdown with Donald Trump Joe Biden has claimed that too much international travel was the reason for his disastrous performance in the first US presidential debate with Donald Trump last week. The 81-year-old Democrat’s campaign previously attributed his poor showing to a cold and misguided preparation by his aides. During the CNN-hosted 90-minute faceoff against his Republican rival, the incumbent US president appeared visibly frail and confused, with his answers marred by awkward pauses and numerous inaccurate statements. Most commentators, both Republican and Democrat, have concurred that…
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The president of the Republic of the Congo recently paid a state visit to Moscow Denis Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of the Congo and one of Africa’s political heavyweights, has paid a state visit to Russia. African leaders regularly come to Russia on working visits. In fact, since the Russia-Africa summit held in July 2023, five African heads of state (from South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, and Zimbabwe) have visited Russia. However, a state visit, the highest level of an international visit and the one with the strictest protocol, is a unique event. In 2023, such…
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He wants the former US president to explain his plan to resolve the conflict between Moscow and Kiev Former US President Donald Trump should set out his plan to resolve the Ukraine conflict, which he claims would take just 24 hours if he’s returned to the White House in November, Vladimir Zelensky has said. Following the launch of Russia’s military campaign against Kiev in 2022, Trump has repeatedly said the conflict would not have escalated if he were still president, and has vowed to resolve the crisis in a single day if he is elected once again. During last week’s…
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The White House has told the outlet that the claim is “absolutely false” US President Joe Biden is seriously considering whether he can recover from his “disastrous” debate performance, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing a “key ally” who wished to remain anonymous. Biden struggled through last week’s exchange with challenger Donald Trump, hosted by CNN. The Times described his performance as “devastating,” even though Biden’s campaign had arranged the circumstances to be maximally favorable. “He knows if he has two more events like that, we’re in a different place” by the end of the Independence Day weekend, the unnamed ally told the newspaper. While the unnamed…
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West Jerusalem claims it’s close to defeating Gaza’s militants but the facts show otherwise Through April, the IDF had targeted more than 32,000 military sites belonging to Hamas and its allies. In June, Israel announced that 15,000 of the group’s militants had been eliminated. But experts are certain those measures won’t eradicate the Islamic group that has been in charge of Gaza since 2007. “We are advancing to the end of the stage of eliminating the Hamas terrorist army,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, addressing the cadets of Israel National Defense College. “I was very impressed by the achievements above…
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With a youth summit, the Southeast Governors’ Forum (SEGOF) Secretariat led by Senator Uche Ekwunife, is realigning itself. Aware that a country that ignores its youth is not prepared for a beautiful future, the body is fundamentally refocusing on the youths of the zone, setting its sights on leadership development, and value reorientation.Since the present-day players will eventually succumb to the corrosion of time, the future certainly belongs to the younger generation. As a result, SEGOF Secretariat’s desire to equip Southeast youth for the monumental challenge that lies ahead is noble, considerate, and apt. The thematic areas and the variety…
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When Akin Fapohunda circulated his ‘Memo’ on restructuring Nigeria and it started drawing flak, I sent Professor Ọbasi Ìgwè’s critique to him. He was, apparently, rattled. He called me to discuss it.He complained about the complaints and asked that I suggest changes I wanted. I: Pro. Chidi G Osuagwu http://www.oblongmedia.net
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We live in such an overtly sexual and promiscuous society these days, but does anyone stop to consider the consequences? Entity attachment through sex is just one aspect nobody seems to even be aware of. We firstly must come to understand just how truly powerful sex actually is, I mean think about it through sex we actually create life! Sex is powerful on a level most of us never even consider. Sex magic has long been known about by occultists, and they know full well about its ability to manifest not only life but many other human desires or needs.…
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A Florida judge unexpectedly released the transcripts of a 2006 grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein on Monday afternoon. The transcripts delve into allegations of sex trafficking and rape against the late financier, stemming from incidents that initially surfaced in Palm Beach County. The release could have marked the beginning and the end of the Epstein saga back in 2006. Instead, Epstein was only indicted on a single charge of prostitution 17 years ago. The documents, totaling about 150 pages, are now available to the public.The decision to release these documents ahead of schedule was unexpected, especially since Circuit Judge…
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“The Merchant of Venice” is a play by William Shakespeare. In it, a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan taken out on behalf of his dear friend, Bassanio. The loan is provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock, with seemingly inevitable fatal consequences. The play contains two famous speeches: Shylock’s “Hath not a Jew eyes?” on the subject of humanity, and Portia’s speech on “the quality of mercy.” Debate exists on whether the play is anti-Semitic, given Shylock’s insistence on his legal right to a pound of flesh in opposition to his plea for the rights of…
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When asked about the nature of failed societies, the renowned Russian writer Anton Chekhov poignantly observed: “In failed societies, there are a thousand fools for each successful brain and a thousand clumsy words to counter each piece of good advice.” Chekhov’s insights reveal a profound truth about the dynamics that undermine societal progress. Failed societies are characterized by a dominant majority that is often uninformed, self-centered, and overpowering the rational and intelligent minority. These societies thrive on trivializing critical issues to avoid confronting their harsh realities. Meetings in such societies are frequent but unproductive, often devolving into sessions of banter…
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-Ex DIA chief warns TinubuJune 29th 2024 Following the wave of uprising and peoples angst directed at government authorities across Africa, the latest being Kenya, a plea for caution has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to take the resilience and patience of hungry Nigerians for granted. Former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration at the Defence Intelligence Agency(DIA), retired Commodore Kunle Olawumi, on Thursday in Abeokuta sounded an alarm that Nigeria may be the next to witness a large-scale insurrection following after that of Kenya unless the government takes urgent steps to assuage peoples immediate societal needs. Dr Olawunmi,…
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Former President Buhari Praises Lawmaker’s Humility and Initiative The push for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has gained new momentum as Hon. Obi Aguocha, representing the Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, held talks with former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. Hon. Aguocha’s visit aimed to seek Buhari’s intervention and support for a political dialogue that could resolve the ongoing detention and trial of Nnamdi Kanu. This initiative is seen as a step towards national reconciliation and unity. In his discussion with…
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The name “OGBUNIGWE” literally means an “instrument that kills in multitudes” in the Igbo language. “OGBUNIGWE” also called “OJUKWU BUCKET” Bucket” was a series of weapons systems including command detonation mines, improvised explosive devices and rocket propelled missiles, mass-produced by the Republic of Biafra and used in defence against Nigeria between 1967 and 1970 in the Biafran War. At the outbreak of hostilities, the Biafran armed forces were poorly equipped as compared to the Nigerian army with arms and ammunition being in short supply. This imbalance in power was intensified in the course of the war. Biafran scientists, prominently from…
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Keep your Degree in a safe custody for future opportunity, and engage in entrepreneur skills, otherwise you will die poor. Most of the educated people in Nigeria are poor. Majority of the educated earn less than N55,000 for a salary before tax and other deductions. When the deductions are put into consideration, the net salary comes to around N50,000. The net salary then suffers from loan deductions of up to N15,000 leaving the salary at around N35,000. The landlord then demands for his N15,000 and monthly shopping takes away N10,000 leaving one with a N10,000. The bus will demand for…
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How time flies! Seventeen years ago, the late Chief Augustine Ejikeme Ilodibe, the founder of Ekene Dili Chukwu (Nigeria) Limited, bowed to join the saints on July 1, at the age of 75. His memory remains evergreen, his legacy bears testimony to a young boy, who was determined to turn every obstacle on his way into opportunity. He was the son of a produce trader in Aba, Abia State that was struggling to make ends meet; so, Chief Ilodibe was not born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. However, by dint of hard work, diligence and tenacity, he…
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There is a definite shift in Moscow’s narrative intimating that it will retaliate. Crimea is considered to be part of the Russian Federation. Sevastopol is home to Russia’s Naval base on the Black Sea. See the report by al-Jazeera below. Our thanks to Al Jazeera. Moscow blames US, says retaliation will ‘definitely follow’ Russia has blamed the United States for a “barbaric” attack in Crimea that relied on US-provided missiles and killed at least four, including children, and wounded 151 others. Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy on Monday and accused the US of waging a “proxy war” and said…
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Historical analysis The economic might of the United States was one of the major reasons why the Allies won WW2. While much of the world was in ruins thanks to the combined invasion of the Axis powers, America was virtually unscathed. Its strategically isolated position made it possible to switch to an unprecedented war economy without the fear of it ever being disrupted by anything. Unfortunately, one of the tools of victory over the world’s most repugnant ideology soon turned into a way of pushing the outgrowth of that ideology all across the globe. The birth of the US MIC (Military…
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By allowing the US government to compel Julian Assange to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit, America has condemned itself to be a land where telling the truth is a crime. “The press was to serve the governed, not the governors. The Government’s power to censor the press was abolished so that the press would remain forever free to censure the Government. The press was protected so that it could bare the secrets of the government and inform the people. Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government. And paramount among the responsibilities…
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The IDF’s “brute force” strategy makes no sense from a counterinsurgency perspective, Col. Jacques Baud has claimed Israel’s tactics in Gaza go against all the rules of counterinsurgency and can only be explained as a deliberate effort to “eliminate the Palestinians,” former NATO analyst and Swiss intelligence officer Col. Jacques Baud has said. Speaking to ‘Going Underground’ host Afshin Rattansi on Monday, Baud said that Israel is “not trying to solve the problem [of Hamas violence] on the political side, as we normally should for a counterinsurgency.” “They are doing it by brute force, meaning that they destroy people and that’s the name…
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Some displaced Gazans have found a new home in Grozny, capital of Russia’s Chechen Republic Over 200 Palestinians displaced from Gaza have been given apartments in a newly built neighborhood of Grozny, the capital of Russia’s Muslim-majority Chechen Republic, regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov has announced. A foundation run by Kadyrov’s mother Aymani commissioned the construction of the five apartment buildings, to permanently house refugees welcomed to the Russian region last November. “Congratulations to the Palestinian brothers and sisters on finding new comfortable housing! I wish them never to see war again, to live in plenty and prosper!” Kadyrov said in a…
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Voters can no longer ignore the president’s deteriorating condition, the US newspaper’s editorial board has warned US Democrats must admit that President Joe Biden is no longer capable of defeating Donald Trump on Election Day in November, and that they need to find a stronger candidate to replace him, The New York Times editorial board wrote on Friday. The appeal came a day after Biden delivered what was universally seen as a disastrous performance against Trump during a live presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia. Observers noted that Biden appeared frail and confused, struggling to finish his sentences and mixing up…
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The 81-year-old president’s condition puts the country in a “very dangerous situation,” Mike Johnson has argued Joe Biden should be replaced as US president, having shown he is “not up to the task” during his debate with Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson has said. The US president’s performance in his first election face-off with Trump on Thursday was widely viewed as a disaster. The 81-year-old appeared frail and confused, struggling to finish his sentences and mixing up words. According to media reports, Democrats were “panicking” after the debate, and some donors have demanded that the president be dropped from the party’s ticket for the November…
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Here are the facts… The latest worm to creep out of the “can of worms” in this govt is the newly commissioned VP’s house, built for Shettima. The date was June 7th. The president, flanked by his enablers—Godswill Akpabio, Wike, and others—“proudly” commissioned the N21 Billion VP’s Residence. The house now becomes the official residence of the VPs of Nigeria. Shettima is yet to move in. Some details about the new residence… The house, which is located at the “Three Arms Zone” in Aso Rock, was initiated and started in 2010 by Goodluck Jonathan. At the time, it was awarded…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has criticized Washington for the persistent “misalignment” of its fiscal policy US budget deficits and soaring debt present a “growing risk” to the global economy and have to be urgently addressed, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday. The US national debt is piling up, approaching $35 trillion, data shows. The US federal budget deficit jumped from $1.4 trillion in fiscal 2022 to $1.7 trillion last year, according to the IMF’s latest figures. The Congressional Budget Office, the official fiscal watchdog in the US, predicted earlier this month that the deficit was likely to hit…
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Imo State stands out in the South East region for a troubling reason: it is perhaps the only state where young, able-bodied men widely view politics and government as their primary means of livelihood. This dependence on political positions and government contracts has bred a generation of morally bankrupt and misguided youth, whose actions reflect the worst aspects of human nature. Blackmail, backbiting, betrayal, and warped reasoning are rampant, epitomizing a societal decay that sociologists might describe as “crabology”, the tendency to drag each other down to prevent anyone from succeeding. The Roots of the Problem The root of this…
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Knowledge can be a wonderful thing, but in the case of the ancient philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria, it also led to her doom. Hypatia was one of the most important intellectuals of the Byzantine Empire in the 4th Century, and she was also a woman. Her story is both inspiring and terrifying. Hypatia was born around 355, when the Roman empire had just split, leaving Alexandria in a disconnected state of religious and social unrest. Members of all religions – Christians, Jews, and pagans – were now living together in perpetual strife. Over the next few decades, their…
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For two thousand years we have lived among you, offering you our knowledge, discoveries and inventions. At the UN Special General Assembly in New York, held at the request of the leaders of the European Union and the New Arab Bloc, the representative of Israel, Miriam Novak, spoke. Standing at the podium, in front of the green marble wall of the main UN hall, Miriam Novak said into the microphone: “Ladies and gentlemen! As you know, eighty years ago, Europe, led by Germany, carried out an ethnic purge: it exterminated almost all the Jews who lived there. French, Belgians, Dutch,…
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For around two decades after the (First) Cold War Russia tried building close ties with the European Union, the United States and other countries of the political West. Obviously, ties to its old friends never died, but were essentially reduced in terms of practicality. Moscow didn’t want any sort of enmity with NATO, seeking to build a mutually beneficial relationship that would defuse tensions and create an atmosphere of peace and cooperation. However, the world’s most aggressive racketeering cartel had other plans. The NATO-orchestrated Georgian War of 2008 was the first direct clash between a Western proxy and the Russian military…
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The mainstream has presented the G7 summit in Puglia, under Italian chairmanship, as some kind of grand social event, ignoring the Final Communiqué: a document of about 40 pages by which the G7 – composed of the 6 major NATO powers plus Japan, NATO’s main partner in East Asia – set out their agenda. They denounce Russia for “the brutal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine, and for the blatant violation by it of international law and the fundamental principles that underlie the international order.” They then announce that “the G7 will launch extraordinary loans in order to make approximately…
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For those who are less familiar with the Project for the New American Century (PNAC), since the media abstained from mentioning it lately, PNAC was officially created in 1997 in Washington DC, by the cream of the crop of the then new neoliberal elite, William Kristol and Robert Kagan. The PNAC’s declared objective is to: “Fight and decisively win multiple, simultaneous major theater wars”. This statement indicates that the US plans to be involved simultaneously in several war theaters in different regions of the World. Neo-Conservatives Note to readers: Please click the share button above. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to our Telegram Channel.…
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Chima: The Aro Native Doctor. “Eze Chima was an Aro native doctor. In pursuance of the role of the Aros in the Atlantic Slave Trade quoted…from Michael Crowder’s story of Nigeria, Chima left Arochukwu to Benin to set up as an agent of the Aro Long Juju, for the usual purpose of collecting slaves from Benin. Whenever, in the olden days, a native doctor travelled to a place, he by custom would, on arrival, report himself to the local chief or to the head of the society of native doctors of the land. He is either the guest of the…
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The political atmosphere in Imo State has arguably never been this electrified. The most common discussion among groups in the state today revolves around whether to organize and manage the political and cultural diversity in Imo, similar to other states, or continue as a chaotic “banana state,” the worst so far in Southeast history. Hope Uzodinma, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), vowed during his reelection campaigns to address the marginalization of the Owerri zone, which has not had an opportunity to fully contribute to governance. However, as we speak, aspersions are being cast due to his reappointment…
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A prescription for President Tinubu’s urgent action to stabilize the Naira, tame inflation, and reboot economic growth As Nigeria grapples with a failing economy and soaring inflation, President Tinubu’s administration faces an unprecedented challenge. The country’s economic woes are a complex web of factors, including a crashing currency, declining oil revenues, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of diversification in the economy. In this critical moment, President Tinubu must take bold and decisive action to restore economic stability and reboot growth. This comprehensive plan outlines the urgent steps the President must take to revive Nigeria’s economy, focusing on three key areas: stabilizing…
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It’s surprising to note that open grazing is not practiced in any of the top twenty countries in the world that breed cow or export beef. Equally surprising is that Nigeria is also not one of these top twenty nations that export cow meat or breed cows. However, Nigeria is the nation with the greatest number of fatalities from violent disputes between farmers and herders. These conflicts and deaths between farmers and herders are the result of Nigeria’s refusal to breed cattle in confined spaces like ranches like these twenty top-ranked countries do. The question is: why the refusal? Speaking…
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The New York Times in its June 11, 2024, edition described Nigeria as a nation of 200 million citizens who are skilled at filling the gap for government. Let me quote it directly: “A nation of entrepreneurs, Nigeria’s more than 200 million citizens are skilled at managing in tough circumstances, without the services states usually provide. They generate their own electricity and source their own water. They take up arms and defend their communities when the armed forces cannot. They negotiate with kidnappers when family members are abducted. But right now, their resourcefulness is being stretched to the limit.” For…
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Vladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea have ramped up ties to a “new level,” pledging to help each other if either nation is attacked in a “breakthrough” new partnership announced during the Russian president’s rare visit to the reclusive state. Thousands of North Koreans chanting “welcome Putin” lined the city’s wide boulevards brandishing Russian and North Korean flags and bouquets of flowers, as Putin kicked off his first visit to North Korea in 24 years with a finely choreographed display of influence in the dictatorship. The pair then signed the new strategic partnership to replace previous deals signed in 1961, 2000 and 2001, according to Russian…
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Imo State remains a grouping of fragmented and disengaged clans that have been drowned in socio-economic quagmires through tribalized clannism and Abuja politicized democratic kakistocracy. This has left the state with endemic bad leadership, the enthronement of electoral fraud, corruption, and mediocrity. Since the dawn of the Fourth Republic in 1999, Imo State has suffered a prolonged period of substandard governance, earning an unfortunate reputation as the kakistocracy capital of Nigeria. This term, describing a government run by the least qualified and most unscrupulous individuals, has become synonymous with the leadership in Imo State, reflecting a chronic pattern of ineptitude…
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The leader of the Ijaw Nation, Chief Edwin Clark, says former President Muhammadu Buhari did everything to subjugate Igbos from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria for reasons best known to him, noting that Buhari excluded the southeast from some of his appointments during his time in office. Clark stated this in a letter to President Bola Tinubu, where he also pointed out that Buhari did not appoint anyone from the sSouth East in his constitution of the Board of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, even though the region had three oil-producing states including Abia, Anambra and Imo States. He further…
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Nigerians are naturally creative. Forget their indiscipline, Nigerians are punctilious people. Nigerians “love good life” and they have high survival instincts. Nigerians like to sugarcoat things too. They give fancy names to odd jobs in order to show class or have an upscale feel. Hence, tailors and seamstresses are proudly called “fashion designers” and “costumiers”. Barbers are called “hair dressers” who work in “barbing salons” and spas. Nigeria can easily pass for a huge comedy scene. Palace jesters and clowns have been restyled “stand-up comedians” who now live posh lives from huge amounts of money they are paid. While erstwhile…
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A growing number of countries want to discard the vestiges of imperialism, the former Russian president has argued A growing number of countries want to break free from colonial legacies, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. Numerous former imperial powers in the West have imposed unprecedented sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, triggering accusations from Moscow of neocolonialist policies. Medvedev, who currently serves as deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, made the comments in an opinion piece titled ‘The time of colonial powers is over’ for the Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper. The article was published ahead of a…
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