How impunity fuels Nigeria’s underdevelopment
Jide Ojo writes… Over time, I have been reflecting on Nigeria’s underdevelopment status despite our great potential. Many say our problem is leadership; others think it is followership. Not a few have also identified corruption, nepotism, lack of…
Monkeypox: A Growing Global Health Concern
Monkeypox (mpox) is emerging as a global health threat, with recent outbreaks leading to increased international attention and concern. Once mainly confined to Central and West Africa, the disease has seen a worrying rise in cases across multiple regions…
Musk’s $1 Million Offer to Voters: Is It Legal?
Giving with intention? Elon Musk’s recent initiative to incentivize voter engagement by offering daily million-dollar prizes to swing-state voters has sparked legal and ethical debates. Organized by America PAC, a group supporting Donald Trump,…
Why Youth Entrepreneurs Are Key To Tackling Climate Change in Africa
Tony Elumelu wrote… I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that to effectively tackle climate change within the African context, from Egypt to Nigeria to South Africa, we…
Agony in Gaza
No respite anywhere, just blood, tears and uncertainty. The recent escalation in Gaza paints a harrowing picture of lives devastated by war. Among the tragic stories is that of the al-Dalou family, whose anguish has captured the world’s attention.…
Innovative Solutions to Climate Change: Eco-Friendly SIM Cards and Flood-Resistant Infrastructure
Little things matter now. As climate change intensifies, nations worldwide are exploring innovative ways to mitigate its impact. Two recent initiatives in Nigeria reflect this urgency. MTN Nigeria, in its commitment to reducing plastic waste, has…
Nobody saw it first: The Mysterious prediction for 2025
What could the nearest future look like, who knows? As 2025 approaches, predictions from mystics Nostradamus and Baba Vanga have sparked global intrigue and anxiety. Nostradamus, known for his cryptic quatrains, foresaw wars in Europe, natural…
Corruption Must be Tired – O.Barat
When Nigeria knew corruption, she embraced it and impregnated it. Unfazed by its unnatural nutrient. Nigeria, despite being Africa’s largest economy and having abundant natural resources, continues to grapple with widespread poverty and systemic…
Falcon Aero Canada and Flybird Launch OrientJets: A New Era in International Aviation
Two leading business aviation firms, Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited and Falcon Aero Canada Inc., have joined forces to establish OrientJets, a new international aviation company. Headquartered in Aruba, OrientJets is set to redefine…
An Unusual Prize in Stockholm (For Kylian Mbappe) – Gimba Kakanda
Rich, timely, poignant. Gimba Kakanda Wrote: “I have been in Stockholm, caught between two starkly contrasting moments—celebrations of the Nobel laureates and the weight of a rape allegation against my dear ‘cousin’, Mbappe, after his…
