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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to attend a G7 summit in Alberta next month, even though convicted felons are technically barred from entering Canada. “It’s very difficult to get into Canada if you have past criminal convictions,” immigration lawyer Len Saunders told CTVNews.ca. “But I’m assuming he has a diplomatic passport, so that trumps his…
May 24, 2025
1/11 Wealthiest cities in the world In 2025, the global distribution of wealth is witnessing notable shifts, with traditional financial centers maintaining their dominance while emerging cities gain prominence. According to a recent report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth, cities like New York and the Bay Area continue to lead,…
May 23, 2025
By Sonny Iroche Introduction: Reframing the Narrative The question raised in a recent publication titled: “why the Yoruba control the Nigerian economy” is one that stirs passionate debate, often steeped in historical anecdotes, ethnic rivalries, and oversimplified assumptions. While the topic may appear trivial or divisive to some, it provides an opportunity to examine Nigeria’s…
May 22, 2025
By Sonny Iroche Since the inception of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in 1999, following the transition from military rule, the country’s political system has been shaped by a complex interplay of regional, ethnic, and religious dynamics. The rotational presidency between the predominantly Muslim North and the predominantly Christian South has been a defining feature, intended to…
May 21, 2025
At a time when the whole country is rejoicing and proud of the fact that President Tinubu embarked on a two day trip to Rome to attend the inaugural Mass of the newly- installed Pope Leo X1V, Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the FG, has decribed his attendance as a "non-event" and alleged that…
May 21, 2025
Key Takeaways With 108 million passengers in 2024, the Atlanta airport is the busiest in the world, a position it has held for a quarter century. Dubai’s airport ranks second globally, with 92 million passengers, thanks to its strategic location between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Between 2019 and 2024, New Delhi’s airport jumped…
May 20, 2025
By Sonny Iroche Introduction In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a cultural shift in how communities handle the death of loved ones. Gone are the days when families relied primarily on close kin and neighbors for support in organizing funerals. Instead, a new practice has emerged—forming 'Committees of Friends' to raise funds for lavish burials.…
May 20, 2025
By Dakuku Peterside The halfway mark of any journey invites a reckoning, and politics is no exception. In mature liberal democracies, the reckoning is built into the calendar: mid-term elections test the strength of the governing party by subjecting its record to the electorate’s cold appraisal. One of the defining features of American-style liberal democracy is…
May 19, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV's installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. On getting…
May 18, 2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to attend a G7 summit in Alberta next month, even though convicted felons are technically barred from entering Canada. “It’s very difficult to get into Canada if you have past criminal convictions,” immigration lawyer Len Saunders told CTVNews.ca. “But I’m assuming he has a diplomatic passport, so that trumps his…
May 24, 2025
1/11 Wealthiest cities in the world In 2025, the global distribution of wealth is witnessing notable shifts, with traditional financial centers maintaining their dominance while emerging cities gain prominence. According to a recent report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth, cities like New York and the Bay Area continue to lead,…
May 23, 2025
By Sonny Iroche Introduction: Reframing the Narrative The question raised in a recent publication titled: “why the Yoruba control the Nigerian economy” is one that stirs passionate debate, often steeped in historical anecdotes, ethnic rivalries, and oversimplified assumptions. While the topic may appear trivial or divisive to some, it provides an opportunity to examine Nigeria’s…
May 22, 2025
By Sonny Iroche Since the inception of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in 1999, following the transition from military rule, the country’s political system has been shaped by a complex interplay of regional, ethnic, and religious dynamics. The rotational presidency between the predominantly Muslim North and the predominantly Christian South has been a defining feature, intended to…
May 21, 2025
At a time when the whole country is rejoicing and proud of the fact that President Tinubu embarked on a two day trip to Rome to attend the inaugural Mass of the newly- installed Pope Leo X1V, Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the FG, has decribed his attendance as a "non-event" and alleged that…
May 21, 2025
Key Takeaways With 108 million passengers in 2024, the Atlanta airport is the busiest in the world, a position it has held for a quarter century. Dubai’s airport ranks second globally, with 92 million passengers, thanks to its strategic location between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Between 2019 and 2024, New Delhi’s airport jumped…
May 20, 2025
By Sonny Iroche Introduction In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a cultural shift in how communities handle the death of loved ones. Gone are the days when families relied primarily on close kin and neighbors for support in organizing funerals. Instead, a new practice has emerged—forming 'Committees of Friends' to raise funds for lavish burials.…
May 20, 2025
By Dakuku Peterside The halfway mark of any journey invites a reckoning, and politics is no exception. In mature liberal democracies, the reckoning is built into the calendar: mid-term elections test the strength of the governing party by subjecting its record to the electorate’s cold appraisal. One of the defining features of American-style liberal democracy is…
May 19, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV's installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. On getting…
May 18, 2025
