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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who announced on January 27, 2025 that he is negotiating with killer bandits, is dead wrong. The over six months he said he has been negotiating with these vipers who kill, maim, kidnap and collect ransom from innocent people, is a waste of time. The governor’s claims that he engaged…
February 3, 2025
Some companies are rooted to the state they’re born in. Think Ben and Jerry’s which is proudly from Vermont and has no intention of moving anywhere else. And then there are others which see their HQ location as a business decision and are happy to pick up shop if it meets a larger financial goal.…
February 3, 2025
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. In the heart of Nigeria, where the air smells of oil and the soil holds an abundance of wealth, the Niger Delta region stands as a stark paradox: an area blessed with natural resources yet plagued by poverty, environmental degradation, and political mismanagement. With its rich history of oil production,…
February 3, 2025
Democracy thrives on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. The legislature, as the guardian of democratic governance, plays a crucial role in lawmaking, budget approval, and oversight. These functions ensure that government policies align with the public interest, resources are allocated equitably, and the executive remains accountable. However, legislative corruption, particularly the exchange of…
February 3, 2025
Last year, half the world’s population voted in elections. Some governments changed. Others came back. And still others stayed in power. Now a month into the new year, how do the people feel about their leadership? We chart the newest approval ratings of world leaders in 24 countries around the world, based on data collected by Morning Consult between…
February 2, 2025
The unforgettable Clara Margarita Pulido-Escandell, the then Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, on Friday June 10, 2022 held a welcome lunch for the new Mexican Ambassador Alfredo Miranda. It was not surprising for she was like a mother hen watching over fellow ambassadors. At the occasion, I had an animated discussion with Pulido’s Deputy, Pavel Bauza…
February 2, 2025
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In the aftermath of the announcement on 28 January 2024 by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic denouncing the Revised Treaty of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and leaving the regional bloc “without delay”, reactions spanned the spectrum from hubris to hyperbole. From Nigeria, the regional anchor and…
February 2, 2025
What We’re Showing This map illustrates the top trading partner of every U.S. state as of November 2024. The data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. Key Takeaways Canada, Mexico, and China are the top trade partners for 42 states. The U.S. imports about $900 billion in goods from Canada and Mexico annually. The largest…
February 2, 2025
The Trump administration is imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on imports from China. The U.S. President says he wants strong action to halt the flow of the opioid fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the U.S. from China via Mexico and Canada, as well as…
February 2, 2025
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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who announced on January 27, 2025 that he is negotiating with killer bandits, is dead wrong. The over six months he said he has been negotiating with these vipers who kill, maim, kidnap and collect ransom from innocent people, is a waste of time. The governor’s claims that he engaged…
February 3, 2025
Some companies are rooted to the state they’re born in. Think Ben and Jerry’s which is proudly from Vermont and has no intention of moving anywhere else. And then there are others which see their HQ location as a business decision and are happy to pick up shop if it meets a larger financial goal.…
February 3, 2025
By Dr. Jude Dike, Ph.D. In the heart of Nigeria, where the air smells of oil and the soil holds an abundance of wealth, the Niger Delta region stands as a stark paradox: an area blessed with natural resources yet plagued by poverty, environmental degradation, and political mismanagement. With its rich history of oil production,…
February 3, 2025
Democracy thrives on transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. The legislature, as the guardian of democratic governance, plays a crucial role in lawmaking, budget approval, and oversight. These functions ensure that government policies align with the public interest, resources are allocated equitably, and the executive remains accountable. However, legislative corruption, particularly the exchange of…
February 3, 2025
Last year, half the world’s population voted in elections. Some governments changed. Others came back. And still others stayed in power. Now a month into the new year, how do the people feel about their leadership? We chart the newest approval ratings of world leaders in 24 countries around the world, based on data collected by Morning Consult between…
February 2, 2025
The unforgettable Clara Margarita Pulido-Escandell, the then Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, on Friday June 10, 2022 held a welcome lunch for the new Mexican Ambassador Alfredo Miranda. It was not surprising for she was like a mother hen watching over fellow ambassadors. At the occasion, I had an animated discussion with Pulido’s Deputy, Pavel Bauza…
February 2, 2025
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In the aftermath of the announcement on 28 January 2024 by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic denouncing the Revised Treaty of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and leaving the regional bloc “without delay”, reactions spanned the spectrum from hubris to hyperbole. From Nigeria, the regional anchor and…
February 2, 2025
What We’re Showing This map illustrates the top trading partner of every U.S. state as of November 2024. The data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau. Key Takeaways Canada, Mexico, and China are the top trade partners for 42 states. The U.S. imports about $900 billion in goods from Canada and Mexico annually. The largest…
February 2, 2025
The Trump administration is imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with a 10% tariff on imports from China. The U.S. President says he wants strong action to halt the flow of the opioid fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the U.S. from China via Mexico and Canada, as well as…
February 2, 2025
