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List of Top 5 Countries That No Longer Exist

Countries that no longer exist: Throughout history, many countries have risen to greatness, only to fade away into obscurity. One of the most notable examples is Prussia, a once-mighty kingdom that played a crucial role in the unification of Germany. After World War II, however, Prussia vanished from the map, with its lands being absorbed…

Oil Prices Set For Weekly Loss as War Premium Evaporates

Crude oil prices are on track for a weekly decline as reduced geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease fears of supply disruptions. Despite recent draws in US crude and fuel inventories, the market's focus is shifting to potential tariff removals and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting in early July. Analysts anticipate that increased OPEC+ production…

List of Top 10 Most Advanced Countries in the World

Most Advanced Countries in the World: Switzerland consistently ranks as the most advanced country, excelling in economic stability, high quality of life, and robust entrepreneurship. Its leading GDP per capita, strong financial services, and top-tier public services solidify its global leadership in innovation and societal well-being Every person wants to experience the best things in…

Iran’s foray into fire, By Funke Egbemode

Whatsoever a man sows, he shall reap. Whatsoever a nation sows, it will reap. Iran chose to invest in nuclear weapons and nuclear enrichment. It devoted decades of sweat and concentration on it. It sank trillions of dollars deep inside rocks and beneath the earth surface to achieve its dream of becoming a major nuclear…

Breaking Down Iran’s Oil Exports by Country

Who Buys the Most Iranian Oil? As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. amid fragile ceasefire negotiations, the Iranian oil market is facing heightened volatility. Certain Asian economies that rely heavily on Iranian crude and stable passage through the Strait of Hormuz now face some of the greatest exposure. This chart visualizes the…

Ranked: The 50 Poorest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025

Key Takeaways India, the 4th largest country by GDP, ranks 50th in the world’s poorest countries by GDP per capita in 2025 ($2,878). South Sudan is the poorest country in the world by GDP per capita at, $251. GDP per capita offers a quick litmus test of how wealth is generated per person within a country.…

The Oil Price Shock No One Saw Coming

The U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities has triggered Iran’s move to close the vital Strait of  Hormuz, risking major oil and LNG supply disruptions. Analysts like Goldman Sachs now predict Brent could surge to $110 per barrel, reversing earlier forecasts of market oversupply. The crisis exposes the oil market’s extreme sensitivity to geopolitical shocks,…

Tony Anenih’s Son Replies President Tinubu’s Media Adviser, Bayo Onanuga 

𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 Dear Bayo, Your account of my father’s involvement in June 12 is, to put it politely, untrue. It is disappointing that you chose to use uncouth language to describe Chief Tony Anenih, and in an official communication from “the Presidency,” no less. I will rise above the emotional…

Israel-Iran conflict: The Nigerian connection, By Dakuku Peterside

When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion in the early hours of June 13, 2025, most Nigerians were asleep. The footage came in fragments—precision airstrikes, sirens over Tel Aviv, defiant chants in Tehran. Within hours, Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, unleashing waves of drones and missiles toward Israeli positions. It was dramatic, brutal, and…

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List of Top 5 Countries That No Longer Exist

Countries that no longer exist: Throughout history, many countries have risen to greatness, only to fade away into obscurity. One of the most notable examples is Prussia, a once-mighty kingdom that played a crucial role in the unification of Germany. After World War II, however, Prussia vanished from the map, with its lands being absorbed…

Oil Prices Set For Weekly Loss as War Premium Evaporates

Crude oil prices are on track for a weekly decline as reduced geopolitical tensions in the Middle East ease fears of supply disruptions. Despite recent draws in US crude and fuel inventories, the market's focus is shifting to potential tariff removals and the upcoming OPEC+ meeting in early July. Analysts anticipate that increased OPEC+ production…

List of Top 10 Most Advanced Countries in the World

Most Advanced Countries in the World: Switzerland consistently ranks as the most advanced country, excelling in economic stability, high quality of life, and robust entrepreneurship. Its leading GDP per capita, strong financial services, and top-tier public services solidify its global leadership in innovation and societal well-being Every person wants to experience the best things in…

Iran’s foray into fire, By Funke Egbemode

Whatsoever a man sows, he shall reap. Whatsoever a nation sows, it will reap. Iran chose to invest in nuclear weapons and nuclear enrichment. It devoted decades of sweat and concentration on it. It sank trillions of dollars deep inside rocks and beneath the earth surface to achieve its dream of becoming a major nuclear…

Breaking Down Iran’s Oil Exports by Country

Who Buys the Most Iranian Oil? As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. amid fragile ceasefire negotiations, the Iranian oil market is facing heightened volatility. Certain Asian economies that rely heavily on Iranian crude and stable passage through the Strait of Hormuz now face some of the greatest exposure. This chart visualizes the…

Ranked: The 50 Poorest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025

Key Takeaways India, the 4th largest country by GDP, ranks 50th in the world’s poorest countries by GDP per capita in 2025 ($2,878). South Sudan is the poorest country in the world by GDP per capita at, $251. GDP per capita offers a quick litmus test of how wealth is generated per person within a country.…

The Oil Price Shock No One Saw Coming

The U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities has triggered Iran’s move to close the vital Strait of  Hormuz, risking major oil and LNG supply disruptions. Analysts like Goldman Sachs now predict Brent could surge to $110 per barrel, reversing earlier forecasts of market oversupply. The crisis exposes the oil market’s extreme sensitivity to geopolitical shocks,…

Tony Anenih’s Son Replies President Tinubu’s Media Adviser, Bayo Onanuga 

𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 Dear Bayo, Your account of my father’s involvement in June 12 is, to put it politely, untrue. It is disappointing that you chose to use uncouth language to describe Chief Tony Anenih, and in an official communication from “the Presidency,” no less. I will rise above the emotional…

Israel-Iran conflict: The Nigerian connection, By Dakuku Peterside

When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion in the early hours of June 13, 2025, most Nigerians were asleep. The footage came in fragments—precision airstrikes, sirens over Tel Aviv, defiant chants in Tehran. Within hours, Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, unleashing waves of drones and missiles toward Israeli positions. It was dramatic, brutal, and…

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