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,…
The case of two black women allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and his workers has sparked widespread outrage in South Africa, BBC reports on Wednesday. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were reportedly searching for food on a farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province when they were shot in…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ruled that the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) has no legal authority to impound vehicles or impose fines on motorists. This ruling was the outcome of a lawsuit filed by human rights lawyer Abubakar Marshal of Falana and Falana Chambers, challenging the actions of the VIO. The court…
A former Colorado county clerk and one-time hero to election conspiracists is set to be sentenced Thursday for leading a data-breach scheme inspired by the rampant false claims that voting fraud altered the result of the 2020 presidential race. A jury found Tina Peters guilty of most charges against her in August for orchestrating the security breach…
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…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally submitted a proposal to the National Assembly advocating for significant constitutional amendments, including a rotational presidency among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This proposal, dated August 30, 2024, was addressed to Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review….
Union President Harold Dagget warned in a Sept. video that the coastwide strike would “cripple” the U.S. economy. Around 45,000 dockworkers went on strike Tuesday for the first time in almost 50 years, in a move that could temporarily put up to 105,000 workers out of work. Thirty-six East and Gulf Coast ports from Maine…
“You really don’t wanna be inside a very small hermetically sealed space with a Will Smith fart,” the filmmaker said. Will Smith: Oscar winner, music superstar, dynasty patriarch…and little stinker? Smith and costar Tommy Lee Jones were sitting alone in a futuristic hypercar while filming a Men in Black scene, filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld recounted in an interview with Kelly Ripa on her podcast Let’s…
For Nigerians living abroad, building a community in a foreign land is not just about finding familiarity; it’s about creating a support system, staying connected to your roots, and navigating life’s challenges with others who share your experiences. Whether you’ve relocated for work, education, or new opportunities, finding fellow Nigerians to connect with can make…
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…
