In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Nigerians seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. This trend, while not unique to Nigeria, speaks to a broader conversation about global migration, socio-political factors, and the UK’s changing immigration policies. UK-based commentators like Alex Phillips and Isabel Oakeshott have shared various...
Read MoreThe pursuit of New Nation self-determination is a meaningful and impactful journey, one that so many of us are wholeheartedly devoted to. This cause is built on the unwavering dedication, energy, and sacrifices of its advocates. However, amid the passion and demands of this movement, there’s one vital aspect that deserves attention: our health....
Read MoreWhen I moved abroad, I thought life would be a breeze. But what many don’t realize is that living in a new country, especially a place like Dubai, brings unique challenges, including some that impact health in unexpected ways. Unlike back home, there’s a constant stream of bills here that never give you a...
Read MoreAliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and one of Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, has recently shared his insights on a range of pressing issues affecting Nigeria and the global economy. From fuel subsidy reforms and fluctuating oil prices to his long-standing passion for football, Dangote’s perspectives offer a glimpse into how a billionaire entrepreneur...
Read MoreThe persistent fuel queues across Nigeria are largely due to weaknesses in the country’s distribution chain within the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, according to Comrade Festus Osifo, President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). Speaking on Thursday at the 3rd edition of the PENGASSAN...
Read MoreIn a move that has deepened political divisions in Venezuela, the country’s highest court has confirmed the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro, despite widespread claims of electoral fraud. The decision, announced on , has sparked outrage among opposition leaders and raised concerns about the state of democracy in the crisis-hit nation. Maduro’s victory...
Read MoreThe leader of the Autopilot faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has escalated the quest for Biafran independence by taking the movement to the international stage. In a bold move to secure global support and recognition, Ekpa, who identifies as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE),...
Read MoreBy Olasunkanmi Akoni, Peter Duru, Wole Mosadomi, Demola Akinyemi, Femi Bolaji, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Steve Oko, Bashir Bello, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, and Idris Salisu Amid growing concerns over food insecurity, confusion lingers regarding the Federal Government’s promise to deliver 740 truckloads of rice to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The palliative...
Read MoreOn Monday, the Naira appreciated in the official market, trading at N1,607.15 to the dollar. Data from the FMDQ Exchange, the platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicated that the Naira gained N9.93. This marks a 0.61% increase compared to the previous trading day on August 2, when the Naira...
Read MoreIn a recent statement, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast as lacking substance and failing to address the pressing hardships facing Nigerians. Atiku, speaking through his Media Adviser Paul Ibe, criticized the speech for missing the mark and failing...
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