Environment
Climate Change Takes a Grim Toll in Morocco and Libya
In the wake of an exceptionally powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night, the death toll has surged significantly. The numbers now stand at a staggering 2,901 confirmed deaths, with an additional 5,530
Open Letter to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
Subject: Urgent Action Required: Unpaid Salaries at Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital Dear Governor Seyi Makinde, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of
TCI’s Intervention Increases Family Planning Uptake In Osogbo Local Government
The intervention of a reproductive health solutions group, The Challenge Initiative (TCI), has significantly impacted family planning in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, records have shown, increasing uptake by about 55 percent since
Osun State Government Hands Over Oba Hills Forest Reserve To FG
The former Oba Hills Forest Reserve, which extends to three local government areas of Osun State, was formally handed over to the Nigerian National Park Service (NNPS) for management on Tuesday. Governor of the
An Open Letter to the President and People of Nigeria – Navigating the Complex Web of US-Russia Relations in West Africa
As the 21st century unfolds, West Africa has become a critical theater for global power dynamics, with the United States and Russia vying for influence in ways that deeply impact the sovereignty, security, and development
The Next Four Years of US-African Relations Under Trump: A Provisional Outlook
The inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States ushered in an era marked by uncertainty for many regions of the world, including Africa. His campaign rhetoric, laced with anti-immigrant
President Donald J. Trump’s Inaugural Speech
Thank you. Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance. Speaker Johnson. Senator Thune. Chief Justice Roberts. Justices of the United States Supreme Court. President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama,
A Critical Review of President Trump’s Inaugural Speech: A Vision of Nationalism, Exceptionalism, and Political Reversal
The inaugural speech delivered by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, offers a sweeping vision of national renewal, infused with populist rhetoric and heavy appeals to American exceptionalism. In this review, I critically examine
Chosen Cruelty: Donald Trump’s Ethos and the American Electorate
Introduction: An Ethos on Full Display Donald Trump’s rise to the U.S. presidency was not marked by stealth or subtlety. From the outset of his public life in politics, Trump flaunted a blatant lack
Understanding Boko Haram: Beyond the Gun and the Battlefield
I have followed the Boko Haram (BH) insurgency with close attention and scholarly commitment since 2006. Over the years, I have gathered not only data but deep insight into the group’s formation, evolution, and
When the Circle of Care Collapses: South Africa, Xenophobia and the Betrayal of African Solidarity
There are betrayals that wound the body, and there are betrayals that wound memory. The xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, Ghanaians, Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Malawians, Ethiopians, Somalis and other African immigrants in South Africa do both. They
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power In Nigeria, we often explain politics backwards. A man reaches the summit of power, and we call him destined.
First Lady Commissions ICT Centre at Nigerian University
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre named after her at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State. The hub named Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre
New Concerns Emerge Over Trump’s AFRICOM Claim as Sokoto Blast Raises Questions
Sokoto, Nigeria — Fresh doubts have surfaced over U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest public claim that the United States, through AFRICOM, intervened militarily in northern Nigeria to dislodge terrorists, following new information from Punch Newspaper
Obasanjo, Coup-Proofing, and the Burden of Hypocrisy
When Elders Forget Their Own Footprints: Obasanjo, Coup-Proofing, and the Burden of Hypocrisy There is a proverb that warns that when an elder forgets the path he once walked, the entire village wanders in circles.
Civil Authority vs Military Obedience: Legal Analysis of the Wike-Yerima Abuja Land Incident
Introduction A recent confrontation in Abuja between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian military officer has sparked debate about the legal boundaries of civil authority and military obedience.
Nigeria in the Crosshairs: Trump’s Threat, Tinubu’s Dilemma, and Africa’s Moment of Reckoning
The recent designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” by the Trump administration, accompanied by veiled threats of military intervention under the guise of protecting religious minorities, represents not merely a bilateral diplomatic
Challenging the Idea that Popularity equals Wisdom
“What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.” This famous adage, often attributed to Albert Einstein, rings true in a world where many people equate popularity with wisdom.
UNICEF Advocates Girl Child Protection, Elimination of FGM in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the protection of girls in Nigeria and an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a practice that infringes on the rights of girls and interferes with
Oyo State, UNICEF Partner to End Female Genital Mutilation
The Oyo State Government has collaborated with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening of a two day Media Dialogue in support of advocacy to
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