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The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso, started the debate more than a week ago when he raised the allegation of Northern marginalization. Soon afterward, the issue gained traction, with Northern leaders converging on Kaduna last week to echo similar sentiments. According to leaders of…
August 3, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 (Published in my ON THE LORD'S DAY column in the Sunday Tribune newspaper edition of Sunday, August 3, 2025). Last week I printed here one of the two write-ups on President Muhammadu Buhari that I said aligned with my own views on the late president’s place in history.…
August 3, 2025
Summary of Sonny Iroche’s Keynote Address at the 64th Founders’ Day of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (October 9, 2024) In his keynote address, Sonny Iroche, an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), delivered a compelling call to action to revitalize Nigeria’s education sector, with a focus on addressing systemic challenges and preparing…
August 3, 2025
Asia’s oil demand is growing faster than major agencies forecast, led by India and Southeast Asia’s emerging economies. China is rapidly restructuring its supplier base, favoring Brazil while cutting ties with U.S. energy. Kazakhstan’s refining expansion and chronic overproduction raise major questions about its future in OPEC+. I’ve been following the oil market closely this…
August 2, 2025
A poor U.S. jobs report led to a broader sell-off on Friday, with leading stock indices falling from record highs. Friday, August 1st, 2025 Buoyed by Trump’s Russia threats and news of Indian state refiners curbing purchases of Russian crude, crude oil futures have been trending above $70 per barrel throughout the week, settling on…
August 2, 2025
By Dr. Danladi Usman Dangana As an energy expert and public affairs analyst with over a decade of immersion in Africa’s oil and gas sector, I have witnessed the ebb and flow of leadership in national oil companies across the continent. Few figures, however, embody the pinnacle of expertise, integrity, and visionary stewardship as profoundly…
August 1, 2025
Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures show that while his real estate empire is stagnant, he has quietly repositioned himself as a crypto whale and media stock speculator—placing him squarely in the middle of two of the most volatile, politically charged markets on Earth. Other Takeaways His wealth is now tech-driven, not brick-and-mortar. Crypto and Truth Social stock…
August 1, 2025
Key Takeaways Luxembourg’s immense output per person ($141K GDP per capita) masks much of its non-resident workers. Qatar’s oil windfall lifts GDP per capita ($72K) but that hasn’t spread into broader wealth, unlike Australia or Belgium. English-speaking countries translate middling GDP per capita into high median wealth through property ownership and strong pension systems. Generating…
July 30, 2025
By Yemi Adebowale Absolute Profligacy. This is how best to describe President Bola Tinubu’s $2,950,000 gift to the Super Falcons/technical crew for winning the Women African Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Our President sloppily ordered the release of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players and $50,000 to each of…
July 29, 2025
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The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso, started the debate more than a week ago when he raised the allegation of Northern marginalization. Soon afterward, the issue gained traction, with Northern leaders converging on Kaduna last week to echo similar sentiments. According to leaders of…
August 3, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 (Published in my ON THE LORD'S DAY column in the Sunday Tribune newspaper edition of Sunday, August 3, 2025). Last week I printed here one of the two write-ups on President Muhammadu Buhari that I said aligned with my own views on the late president’s place in history.…
August 3, 2025
Summary of Sonny Iroche’s Keynote Address at the 64th Founders’ Day of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (October 9, 2024) In his keynote address, Sonny Iroche, an alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), delivered a compelling call to action to revitalize Nigeria’s education sector, with a focus on addressing systemic challenges and preparing…
August 3, 2025
Asia’s oil demand is growing faster than major agencies forecast, led by India and Southeast Asia’s emerging economies. China is rapidly restructuring its supplier base, favoring Brazil while cutting ties with U.S. energy. Kazakhstan’s refining expansion and chronic overproduction raise major questions about its future in OPEC+. I’ve been following the oil market closely this…
August 2, 2025
A poor U.S. jobs report led to a broader sell-off on Friday, with leading stock indices falling from record highs. Friday, August 1st, 2025 Buoyed by Trump’s Russia threats and news of Indian state refiners curbing purchases of Russian crude, crude oil futures have been trending above $70 per barrel throughout the week, settling on…
August 2, 2025
By Dr. Danladi Usman Dangana As an energy expert and public affairs analyst with over a decade of immersion in Africa’s oil and gas sector, I have witnessed the ebb and flow of leadership in national oil companies across the continent. Few figures, however, embody the pinnacle of expertise, integrity, and visionary stewardship as profoundly…
August 1, 2025
Trump’s 2025 financial disclosures show that while his real estate empire is stagnant, he has quietly repositioned himself as a crypto whale and media stock speculator—placing him squarely in the middle of two of the most volatile, politically charged markets on Earth. Other Takeaways His wealth is now tech-driven, not brick-and-mortar. Crypto and Truth Social stock…
August 1, 2025
Key Takeaways Luxembourg’s immense output per person ($141K GDP per capita) masks much of its non-resident workers. Qatar’s oil windfall lifts GDP per capita ($72K) but that hasn’t spread into broader wealth, unlike Australia or Belgium. English-speaking countries translate middling GDP per capita into high median wealth through property ownership and strong pension systems. Generating…
July 30, 2025
By Yemi Adebowale Absolute Profligacy. This is how best to describe President Bola Tinubu’s $2,950,000 gift to the Super Falcons/technical crew for winning the Women African Cup of Nations held in Morocco. Our President sloppily ordered the release of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each of the 24 players and $50,000 to each of…
July 29, 2025
