In Nigeria today, even as ethnic tensions mount, there are calls in open and closed quarters for the country to split. Some believe that Nigeria’s unity cannot work and breaking up the […]
Nigerian Drums of War and the Lessons from Sudan
50 Years of Nigeria-China Relations: Who Are the Real Gainers?
Although Nigeria-China relations date back to more than five decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this relationship with respect to investment, trade and aid. This month, Nigeria […]
China-UK Media War: A New Face of International Conflict?
The role of the media anywhere in the world is universal. Any media worth its salt plays a vital role in disseminating information and knowledge, including educating and entertaining the people. But […]
Okonjo-Iweala as WTO DG: Fluctuating Hopes for Nigeria and Africa
Apart from being the first woman to ever achieve this milestone, the name, Okonjo-Iweala will go down in history as the first African to assume the position of the Director General of […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Apathy and The Influence of Conspiracy Theories
Since the breakthrough of COVID_19 vaccines, worries and concerns have accompanied their procurement in Africa. It has been over three months since the roll out of vaccines in Europe and America, yet […]
Laurels for Presidential Task Force on COVID-19
There is no doubt that the COVID_19 pandemic has virtually brought the whole world to its knees. Businesses and social interactions have been on the verge of a total halt. Most countries […]
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 […]
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 […]
“The Hand of God”: Celebrating Diego Maradona
“The Hand of God” is a phrase by Diego Maradona he used in describing a goal he scored against England in the 1986 world tournament. The Argentina-England quarter final match had a […]
Media Myopia: Donald Trump Wasn’t So Bad
The people of the United States and the rest of the globe have relied on the media to deliver accurate, unbiased, and robust analyses on the US Presidential elections. Unfortunately, political polarisation […]
World’s Longest Serving Prime Minister Dies at 84
The royal court has announced the passing on of the 84-year old Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Prime Minister, today. He served as Prime Minister since 1971, as is regarded as […]
Former Mali President, Toure Dies at 72
Amadou Toumani Toure, former Mali President, has been confirmed dead. This was made known by his Chief of Staff, Seydou Cissouma. The chief refused to disclose any information on the cause of […]
UAE Convicts Six Nigerians over Boko Haram Sponsorship
Six Nigerians have been indicted for alleged funding of Boko Haram. They were convicted by an Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal in the United Arab Emirates. While two (Surajo Abubakar Muhammad […]
World Leaders Congratulate US President-Elect, Joe Biden
World leaders have begun to congratulate Joe Biden after media reports showed that the Democratic candidate had won at the polls. Former President Barack Obama joined others in the celebratory mood as […]
Joe Biden Wins US Presidential Elections
Joe Biden, the democratic party candidate at the United States Presidential Elections has emerged winner over the incumbent President Donald Trump. Joe Biden won key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, which President Trump […]
Biden Announces Preparations for Presidency
Joe Biden, Democratic candidate for the US Presidential Elections, disclosed Friday night that he has already begun preparations for work as President of the United States. Biden gave the speech at Wilmington, […]
Biden Prepares for Presidency with Transition Website
Joe Biden, the Democratic Candidate for the U.S. President, has launched an official transition website, www.buildbackbetter.com. The website was created to inform the public of Joe Biden and Harris’ intention when they […]
Bull Dog Emerges Winner in US Electoral Polls
As Donald Trump and Joe Biden battle for the Presidential Elections, a bulldog has been announced the winner in the regional elections of a Southeastern district in the United States. The French […]
US Election 2020: Joe Biden Takes Early Lead
The Electoral College count showed that Joe Biden, the Democratic Party Candidate was leading with 238 votes while Donald Trump, the incumbent, and the Republican Party Candidate had 213 votes. Media reports […]
