(CNN — Ukraine launched one of its biggest-ever drone attacks on Russia over the weekend, hitting a refinery and power station deep inside the country, according to videos posted on social media and geolocated by CNN. The short videos show plumes of smoke rising from targets in Moscow and the neighboring Tver region. The Russian Defense Ministry acknowledged…
Yahya Sinwar is a thoroughbred Palestinian. He was born in crisis, has lived in crisis and will probably go down in a blaze — self inflicted, Israeli inflicted or else, who knows? He may disguise as a woman, sell a dummy to Israel and America, or even do a deal with them, leave quietly, the…
Finally, Nigeria may be on the way to becoming a giant industrial power. Now, that Dangote has been “allowed” to save us from the shame of importing petrol, we hope that the NNPC will cooperate and let us breathe. Question arising: Will the NNPC continue to bridge products across the country for internal subsidy? That’s…
Enactment Below: (Frozen set: The family, Dr. King, and Coretta and the Oval Office. LBJ is shown behind the Resolute Desk as aides jostle on couches to say their piece). LBJ AIDES: Mr. President, I speak for all of us here. Leave this Civil Rights bill alone. It is a lost cause. Just kick the…
In a significant move to empower Nigerian youth and foster entrepreneurship, the Federal Government has announced the reopening of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) for 2024. With a substantial seed capital of ₦110 billion, the NYIF aims to provide young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 with access to finance for their business ventures. Empowering…
On September 3, 2024, the Dangote Refinery marked a significant milestone by rolling out its first shipment of petrol to the local market. This momentous occasion is expected to transform Nigeria’s oil landscape, which has long struggled with fuel shortages and dependency on imported petroleum products. A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Oil Sector The Dangote Refinery,…
On September 2, 2024, the Niger Delta Volunteers, a group representing repentant militants in the Niger Delta region, issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), demanding immediate action to address alleged injustices faced by ex-militants in Akwa Ibom State. The group’s demands highlight ongoing concerns about the treatment of former militants and…
Mercy Eke, the winner of the 2019 edition of Big Brother Naija, recently opened up about her decision to undergo a butt lift, shedding light on the intense societal pressures that many young women face concerning body image and beauty standards. In a candid discussion, Mercy shared how peer pressure and the pervasive influence of…
SCENE ONE (The conversation continues on the couch. Dad occasionally stands up to make a point. Mom goes in and out, serving drinks and popcorn). MOM: A tall, handsome man of great charm, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, whom the nation fondly embraced as JFK, was elected President by a narrow margin, and euphoria filled the air….
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, a man whose first name is the name of my favorite beer has just made a pronouncement which will make our lives 500% more difficult. He has directed the NNPCL to start to sell petrol at a price higher than the landing price which they claim to be…
