By Funke Egbemode If the man you are considering spending the rest of your life with is a man who is allergic to maids and househelps in any form, you need to pause and take a second look at your shopping list. Are you the kind of woman who can do without a maid, run…
As I sat quietly in the backseat of an Uber this afternoon, on my way to an important appointment, my thoughts drifted — from something to nothing, and from nothing to that inexplicable space of mental wandering. I thought about life’s small puzzles and its giant questions. I remembered my late parents, friends, and acquaintances…
Key Takeaways Currently, every NATO member spends less on their military than on health or education However, a 5% GDP defense target would push 21 of them to spend more on the military than on schools. NATO countries officially agreed to raise their defense expenditures to 5% of their GDP by 2035. But how do their military expenditures compare to what…
By Owei Lakemfa The United States, US, government of President Donald Trump insulted Nigerians by seeking to offload its responsibilities on Venezuelan immigrants on them. The US in regarding the Venezuelan immigrants as some piece of shit, decided to throw them down Nigeria, a country Trump once referred to as a “shit hole”. The schizophrenic…
Visa restrictions are more than bureaucratic hurdles. They are a mirror reflecting how the world sees us. They are red flags waving in our faces, telling us that we are falling behind where it matters most: the trust and respect of the global community. But we are not powerless. With serious reforms, a clear diplomatic…
By Vice Admiral Awwal Z Gambo (Rtd) CFR, 21st Indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff (2021-2023) With a deeply saddened heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), I pay tribute to a towering figure in our national history, our beloved father, leader and elder statesman, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. His…
We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing away of our former President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari in a London hospital at the age of 82. Our hearts are with the immediate family, friends and associates in these trying moments, especially his activist wife, Hajiya Aisha. We must admit, his death has come…
By General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd.) It is with a deeply heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of my friend, my brother, my course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood — President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Our paths crossed in 1962 when we both joined the Nigerian Military…
Former President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, specifically targeting crude oil, which is Brazil’s top export to the United States. Analysts suggest that while these tariffs could create short-term disruptions, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras is in a position to redirect its oil exports to other countries with limited long-term impact.…