If the push to oust Bashar al-Assad was born anywhere, it was born in Deraa, a small city in Syria near the Jordanian border. Here, on 21 May 2011, the tortured and mutilated body of 13-year-old Hamza al-Khatib was delivered to his family weeks after his arrest at an anti-government rally. His death, and the torture of…
Let’s start from home, shall we? The richest man in Africa is unmarried. Same for his contemporaries on the same list. They are all single fathers with multiple ex-wives. Their American, and European older counterparts also have many ex-wives from different marriages under their belts. So, on Women’s Hub this week, the conversation will centre…
•Lawyers, state AGs aiding govs risk LPDC sanctions, Fagbemi accuses governors of treason The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a stern warning to state governors bypassing the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy, threatening to seek a contempt of court suit if the defiance…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed sweeping reforms to improve the country’s electoral system, following lessons learnt from the 2023 general elections and subsequent off-cycle polls. Among the reforms being proposed are diaspora voting and phasing out of the use of Permanent Voter Card during elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed these…
On December 11, 2024, Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered yet another collapse, marking the twelfth such incident in 2024 alone. This latest setback has intensified concerns about the stability and reliability of the country’s power supply, which has long been a source of frustration for Nigerians. However, amidst these challenges, the ongoing partnership between Nigeria…
In a recent public address, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has admonished Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK Conservative Party, for her critical remarks about Nigeria. Shettima suggested that if Badenoch is not proud of her Nigerian heritage, she should consider dropping her Nigerian name. This statement has ignited a heated debate…
In an exciting turn of events, Selena Gomez has officially announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco. The 32-year-old singer and actress shared the joyful news on her Instagram account on December 11, 2024, posting a series of photos that included a close-up of her stunning pear-shaped diamond ring and a heartfelt caption: “Forever…
In a bold assertion, Professor Adele Jinadu has claimed that the political elite in Nigeria has already initiated processes aimed at rigging the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking at a recent policy dialogue on the “State of Anti-Corruption Policy and Practice in Nigeria” in Abuja, Jinadu highlighted concerning trends within the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Assad Falls in Syria. Who’s Next? Since the Arab Spring that started about 2010, there’s been somewhat of a political reshaping of the landscape in North Africa, and the Middle East at large. Hold the internet responsible. Everyone can now read about what’s going on elsewhere without the government jamming BBC signals or expelling foreign…
In a shocking turn of events, Jay-Z has found himself embroiled in serious allegations following an amended lawsuit that accuses him and fellow hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, claims that the incident occurred during an after-party following…
