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Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari in the Eyes of the People

By Prof Hassan A. Saliu Introduction No doubt, many birthday celebrations have been held in honour of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari but none can compare with the 2024 edition in terms of number of activities lined up for the occasion and the glamour with which it was held last year. This, to my mind, is a…

Charted: The Current State of the World’s Nuclear Arsenal

Despite significant reductions since the Cold War, nine countries collectively maintain over 12,000 nuclear warheads. This graphic illustrates the global nuclear arsenal, using estimated inventories from the Federation of American Scientists as of August 2024. Post-Cold War Inventory Russia and the United States account for approximately 90% of all nuclear warheads worldwide. While Russia has a larger total inventory,…

Charted: All U.S., Russian, and Chinese Leaders Since 1975

This graphic tracks America’s, Russia’s, and China’s government leaders since 1975 using data from Britannica. Only one of these countries is a functioning democracy—though all three hold some form of elections. Thus, this graphic is not a comparison but serves as a look back through history. Regime Changes in America, Russia, And China Since 1975, the U.S. has had…

When ignorance is bliss…

By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 As Christians we are taught that if all else fails, we should try praise and worship! When prayer fails, try praise and worship! When fasting fails, try praise and worship! When vigil fails, try praise and worship! When giving, offering, first fruit, tithe and seed…

AI, Nigeria and Trump 2.0, By Dakuku Peterside

The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in a new era that rivals the Industrial Revolution in its transformative potential. At the forefront of this seismic shift are nations like the United States and China, harnessing the boundless possibilities of AI to reshape…

Nigeria Has No State Religion, Only Manipulators Of Religion

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…

Understanding Kemi Badenoch, By Abiodun Adeniyi

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,…

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Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari in the Eyes of the People

By Prof Hassan A. Saliu Introduction No doubt, many birthday celebrations have been held in honour of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari but none can compare with the 2024 edition in terms of number of activities lined up for the occasion and the glamour with which it was held last year. This, to my mind, is a…

Charted: The Current State of the World’s Nuclear Arsenal

Despite significant reductions since the Cold War, nine countries collectively maintain over 12,000 nuclear warheads. This graphic illustrates the global nuclear arsenal, using estimated inventories from the Federation of American Scientists as of August 2024. Post-Cold War Inventory Russia and the United States account for approximately 90% of all nuclear warheads worldwide. While Russia has a larger total inventory,…

Charted: All U.S., Russian, and Chinese Leaders Since 1975

This graphic tracks America’s, Russia’s, and China’s government leaders since 1975 using data from Britannica. Only one of these countries is a functioning democracy—though all three hold some form of elections. Thus, this graphic is not a comparison but serves as a look back through history. Regime Changes in America, Russia, And China Since 1975, the U.S. has had…

When ignorance is bliss…

By Bola Bolawole [email protected] 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 As Christians we are taught that if all else fails, we should try praise and worship! When prayer fails, try praise and worship! When fasting fails, try praise and worship! When vigil fails, try praise and worship! When giving, offering, first fruit, tithe and seed…

AI, Nigeria and Trump 2.0, By Dakuku Peterside

The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is swiftly redrawing the contours of economic and technological power, ushering in a new era that rivals the Industrial Revolution in its transformative potential. At the forefront of this seismic shift are nations like the United States and China, harnessing the boundless possibilities of AI to reshape…

Nigeria Has No State Religion, Only Manipulators Of Religion

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…

Understanding Kemi Badenoch, By Abiodun Adeniyi

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,…

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