The disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system often highlight broader systemic racism and unequal treatment of individuals based on race, social status, and even the nature of alleged offenses. The comparison between the January 6th defendants receiving more lenient sentences or being granted bail and Sean Combs (also known as Puff Daddy or Diddy)…
A man was President for 4 years against all the odds. He came from outside the political establishment. The American people got excited and they chose him over the ultimate establishment personality—Hillary Clinton. The entire nation went into shock mode. Disbelief. That’s the way elections can go, sometimes. Unpredictable. Many things drive what voters want,…
In recent discussions, a growing sentiment among some Black South Africans has emerged, expressing fatigue with the current state of governance and a controversial longing for the return of white leadership. This sentiment, while alarming, reflects deeper issues related to governance, economic challenges, and historical context that continue to shape the nation’s identity. A Complicated…
The year 1979 was seminal for the Middle Eastern Region of the world. Up until then, Sadam Hussein was a factor, and very much a friend to America. So too was the Shah of Iran. Notably, the Cold War was still on and those were the days when America supported oppressive governments around the world…
October 1, 2024, marks Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, a milestone reflecting the nation’s long and complex journey since gaining freedom from British colonial rule in 1960. While celebrations were held across the country, the mood among many Nigerian youths is a mix of pride, frustration, and hope, as they reflect on the country’s current state….
He was born in a manger, yet he was a King. His birth caused a King to lose sleep even though he was an infant. The King was so infuriated, he sent out his army to search out the baby. He tried, and tried but without success. In the end, he passed a decree to…
Beneficiaries of rigging yesterday should not complain about rigging today. The game is the same. The loser of today should go and find out how the winner of today won so that he too can win tomorrow. On Saturday in Benin, one Party offered 4k per vote. The other countered with 10k per vote. At…
By Andy Okosun, Social and Development Activist Nigeria, boasting a population of over 200 million and a landmass of 923,768 square kilometers, stands on the brink of collapse. The current government, led by Bola Asiwaju Tinubu, has exacerbated the nation’s economic hardships, insecurity, and corruption, despite promises to continue from the previous administration. Insecurity and…
More Nigerian Women Left Behind If you have a keen eye, you would have noticed a worrisome trend lately at the various civil wedding registries. Have you not observed a slew of young Nigerian studs getting hitched to foreign women old enough to be their mamas? And to cap it all, mothers of these men…
Where do we begin to talk about the Nigerian problem? Some people say we should go back to the 1963 Constitution. I ask the question: “Were we not operating the 1963 Constitution when Awo began his fight with Akintola?” Awo is regarded as deity among much of the Yoruba population until you encounter someone whose…
