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By Owei Lakemfa Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in a Trumpian manner, made several fallacious and specious statements at the December 2024 dedication of a new church building in Onitsha. For example, the press quoted him as saying: “Since the inception of my administration, we have declared war on criminals, their shrines, priests and…
January 27, 2025
There are usually multiple categories of diasporic citizens. Three are, however, easier to identify. The first are those who express love for their origin, are concerned about its well-being, and directly or indirectly participate in peace, stability, and progress matters. The second group is those indifferent, perhaps because they have integrated into the host society,…
January 26, 2025
President Trump is threatening to impose increased tariffs on Canadian goods entering the U.S. and has added that the U.S. does not need Canadian oil, gas, autos, or lumber. While this may seem like a political move, it highlights a critical issue for Canada: its overdependence on the U.S. as its primary trading partner. In…
January 24, 2025
New President Donald Trump faces a ‘rude awakening’ if he goes ahead with tariffs and launches a trade war with Canada. Image by Lightspring via Shutterstock. Canada may find itself in a stronger position than the United States if a trade war breaks out between the two countries. Don’t take my word for that. That’s…
January 22, 2025
The United States of America (USA) is to present to the world next Monday, 20 January, its two faces. It will mark the Martin Luther King Jnr, MLK Day. The federal holiday which would be holding for the 39th year, is the American face of non-violence, civil and human rights. It is a day that…
January 20, 2025
The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries of territorial, political, and religious disagreements, making it a profoundly ingrained issue. The history of the conflict can be traced back to ancient disputes over the land, but it has taken on modern dimensions since…
January 20, 2025
Bangkok has once again proved its charm, securing the No 2 spot on British media and hospitality company Time Out’s list of the world's best cities in 2025. The ranking, based on surveys of city dwellers worldwide, highlights culture, food, affordability and overall happiness as key factors in making a city truly great. Bangkok’s rise…
January 19, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 We have been told that as we approach the end-time, there is nothing we shall not see or hear! All things become possible. Yinka Aiyefele told us in one of his songs that Ifa now shouts Alleluia (Ifa n ke alleluya). Now, in the ensuing melee over the…
January 19, 2025
The United States, the world’s largest plastic polluter, recycles a mere 5% of its household plastic waste. Around the world, the situation is slightly better, but a staggering 91% of plastic waste is still incinerated, landfilled, or mismanaged (e.g. dumped into the ocean). The graphic above, by Rosey Eason, using OECD data (via Our World in Data),…
January 18, 2025
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By Owei Lakemfa Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in a Trumpian manner, made several fallacious and specious statements at the December 2024 dedication of a new church building in Onitsha. For example, the press quoted him as saying: “Since the inception of my administration, we have declared war on criminals, their shrines, priests and…
January 27, 2025
There are usually multiple categories of diasporic citizens. Three are, however, easier to identify. The first are those who express love for their origin, are concerned about its well-being, and directly or indirectly participate in peace, stability, and progress matters. The second group is those indifferent, perhaps because they have integrated into the host society,…
January 26, 2025
President Trump is threatening to impose increased tariffs on Canadian goods entering the U.S. and has added that the U.S. does not need Canadian oil, gas, autos, or lumber. While this may seem like a political move, it highlights a critical issue for Canada: its overdependence on the U.S. as its primary trading partner. In…
January 24, 2025
New President Donald Trump faces a ‘rude awakening’ if he goes ahead with tariffs and launches a trade war with Canada. Image by Lightspring via Shutterstock. Canada may find itself in a stronger position than the United States if a trade war breaks out between the two countries. Don’t take my word for that. That’s…
January 22, 2025
The United States of America (USA) is to present to the world next Monday, 20 January, its two faces. It will mark the Martin Luther King Jnr, MLK Day. The federal holiday which would be holding for the 39th year, is the American face of non-violence, civil and human rights. It is a day that…
January 20, 2025
The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries of territorial, political, and religious disagreements, making it a profoundly ingrained issue. The history of the conflict can be traced back to ancient disputes over the land, but it has taken on modern dimensions since…
January 20, 2025
Bangkok has once again proved its charm, securing the No 2 spot on British media and hospitality company Time Out’s list of the world's best cities in 2025. The ranking, based on surveys of city dwellers worldwide, highlights culture, food, affordability and overall happiness as key factors in making a city truly great. Bangkok’s rise…
January 19, 2025
By Bolanle Bolawole [email protected] 0705 263 1058 We have been told that as we approach the end-time, there is nothing we shall not see or hear! All things become possible. Yinka Aiyefele told us in one of his songs that Ifa now shouts Alleluia (Ifa n ke alleluya). Now, in the ensuing melee over the…
January 19, 2025
The United States, the world’s largest plastic polluter, recycles a mere 5% of its household plastic waste. Around the world, the situation is slightly better, but a staggering 91% of plastic waste is still incinerated, landfilled, or mismanaged (e.g. dumped into the ocean). The graphic above, by Rosey Eason, using OECD data (via Our World in Data),…
January 18, 2025
