The World Bank in a report released on the 11th of January, 2022 estimated a 2.5 percent economic growth in Nigeria for the year 2022, 0.1 percent higher than the projection for […]
World Bank Projects 2.5% Economic Growth For Nigeria
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed To Continue as UN Deputy Secretary-General
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, currently serving as UN Deputy Secretary-General, has been confirmed to continue in her present role at the UN. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced this yesterday, formalizing the announcement he […]
Chinaphobia: Why America and Its Allies are Losing Sleep over China’s Rapid Rise
Each time China coughs, America gets the flu and her allies fall into a state of frenzy. Why is Chinaphobia becoming a dominant public malady in the West today? **** The United […]
Terrifying Alarm on Global Climate Change
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared a “code red for humanity” in a recent report, giving a peek of the world’s future. Global warming is dangerously close to spiraling […]
The Blood of Children: America’s Manner of Withdrawal from Afghanistan
A day after the Taliban installed themselves in the presidential palace in Kabul, seizing control over Afghanistan two decades after being toppled from power by the U.S. military, fears intensified about a […]
The Law is an Ass: Bill Cosby and the Justice System in America
The decision by the United States Supreme Court to reverse Bill Cosby ’s conviction has generated heated debate in the global community. Critics opine that justice has overstepped its bound in reversing the […]
Lake Chad: The Jigsaw Puzzle in Nigeria’s Persistent Farmer/Herders Crises
The Lake Chad region has been bedevilled with many challenges over the years. This location has been the site of severe violent encounters perpetrated, especially by the Boko Haram sect. In recent […]
Crisis in Mali: A Growing Concern for Africa’s Democracy
The likelihood of another military coup in Mali was fast gaining momentum when everything started. This was following the detention by the military of President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane, […]
Sit-Tight Museveni: Is Uganda a Working Model of Good Governance?
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda was recently sworn in for his sixth term in office after a very controversial election. Nigeria’s Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was in attendance as the representative of […]
Biden’s Partnership Offer to Africa: Handshake Beyond the Elbow?
President Joe Biden’s message to African leaders, meeting virtually at the African Union 2021 Summit about two weeks ago, was a very exciting and soothing one. Speaking in a video address, his […]
Nigerians in Biden’s Cabinet: Motivation for Youth Participation in Politics
The recent appointment of four young people of Nigerian origin into the cabinet of the US President, Joe Biden must have sent a strong message on the capacity of Nigerian youths to […]
US Transition: High Expectations as The Biden Era Begins
When Joseph R. Biden Jnr stretched out his hand on the bible last Wednesday, 20 January 2021 to take his oath of office as the 46th President of the United States, he […]
World Bank Predictions: Government Moves to Circumvent Pitfalls
The global uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has created a major challenge in balancing economic growth. This fact must have shaped The World Bank’s recent presentations on 2021 growth trajectory of […]
Capitol Hill Invasion: The Paradox in The Animal Called Man
When Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote a book in 1999 entitled: “This Animal Called Man”, there was no way he would have had recent events unfolding in America in mind. He […]
Make 2021 A Year of Healing – UN Chief
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called on the international community to make 2021 “a year of healing”. He made the statement in a video message. His words: “Together, let’s make peace […]
FG Considers Flight Ban for UK, US, Others
The FG is considering banning flights from the United Kingdom, United States, and few other countries where the surge of the novel coronavirus is imminent. Senator Smart Adeyemi, Chairman of the Senate […]
UN Commends Prompt Rescue of Kankara Boys, Decry Frequent Attacks on Nigerian Schools
The United Nations (UN) has commended the government of Nigeria for responding promptly to the abduction of over 300 students in Kankara, Katsina State that resulted in their eventual rescue. In a […]
Scientists Battle to Unravel New COVID-19 Strain Causing Surge in UK, South Africa
Scientists globally have started “urgent work” to establish whether the new strain of COVID-19 virus, identified last week in South Africa and South-East of England, can cause a higher mortality rate in […]
Militants Mount Attack on U.S NATO Base in Afghanistan
Militants have attacked a military base in Afghanistan. The militants struck a main U.S NATO base in Bagram district of Afghanistan’s Parawan province which is north of Kabul. The Bagram Airfield capital […]
Amnesty International: Politics and Propaganda against the Nigerian Military
Amnesty International (AI) has been at the forefront of escalating, misinforming and disrupting the peace in Nigeria. Some of their activities have been inimical to the well-being of Nigeria, and these caused […]
