Olakulehin Coronated As 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland
Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin was on Friday crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland in a ceremony that attracted the crème de la crème of Nigerian society. The ceremony preceded…
Is Democracy Under Siege? The Alarming Reappearance of Military Coups in Africa by Meze Goodspeed
Introduction The African continent has long grappled with political instability, and one recurring spectacle that continues to haunt its democratic aspirations is the abrupt incidence of military coups. In recent…
UN Security Council to Hold Special Meeting on Russia’s Deadly Missile Strike in Ukraine
The UN Security Council is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss Russia’s deadly missile strike in Ukraine, which partially destroyed a children’s hospital in Kyiv and…
Supreme Court rules Trump is entitled to some immunity in January 6 case
The Supreme Court’s ruling granting Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution for some actions taken during his presidency has significant implications: Immunity Scope: The decision clarifies that presidents have…
Foreign diplomats react with horror to Biden’s dismal debate performance
President Joe Biden’s dismal showing at the CNN presidential debate against former President Donald Trump resonated around the world, with foreign diplomats expressing shock and concern while raising questions about…
Kenyan President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill amid deadly protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced the withdrawal of a controversial Financial bill following a deadly protest that erupted over the proposed legislation. The bill, which had sparked widespread opposition…
FEC Steps Down Minimum Wage Memo For Consultations
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has stepped down consideration and deliberation on the memo on the new minimum wage to allow President Bola Tinubu engage in more consultation with stakeholders.…
WITH NO INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY, THERE CAN BE NO DEMOCRACY by Barry Goodspeed
WITH NO INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY, THERE CAN BE NO DEMOCRACY In the realm of governance, where the heart’s fire sparks, Lies a union of spirits, a dance of light and dark.…
Tinubu Names Abuja Highway After Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has named the newly inaugurated Arterial Road N20 in Abuja in honour of Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. The President inaugurated the road, which runs from Northern…
Organised Labour Suspends Nationwide Strike in Nigeria
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced a temporary suspension of their ongoing industrial action. This strike was initiated due to a lack of…