THE Nigerian government’s claim that the organized labour unions failed to issue a 15-day strike notice is baseless and hypocritical. The government consistently fails to practice what it preaches, ignoring due process and transparency when it suits its interests. While…
SOMALIA has announced plans to expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country by the end of the year unless Ethiopia cancels a contentious port deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland. This announcement was made by a senior Somali official…
SOUTH Africa was on edge Monday as the African National Congress (ANC) prepared to announce its coalition partner after losing its majority in last week’s election for the first time in 30 years. This historic loss comes as voters, frustrated by joblessness,…
SOUTH Africa announced its final election results on Sunday, revealing that the African National Congress (ANC) secured just 159 seats out of 400 in the National Assembly. This marks the first time in 30 years that no party has won…
The Government of Germany has introduced the “Opportunity Card,” a new initiative aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries, including Nigeria. This is just as the portal where applicants were asked to apply showed Nigeria as one…
THE Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby informs the general public that the Labour Union has shut down the national grid, resulting in blackouts nationwide. The national grid shut down occurred at about 2.19 this morning, June 3, 2024. At about…
TODAY, those whose ancestors snatched Kano are fighting each other over the city and their spoils. The Yoruba would look at their drama and sing for them the song of Ambrose Campbell/ Ebenezer Obey: Eni rí nkan he tó fé…
INTRODUCTION When on October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained her independence from British colonial tutelage, the Union Jack was lowered and replaced with Nigeria’s Green White Green Flag. A new National anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”, was introduced. The anthem with…
THE African National Congress (ANC) announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain its presidential candidate and dismissed demands for his resignation during coalition negotiations. This comes after the ruling party garnered slightly over 40 percent in the May 29 elections,…
HIGH-RANKING military officials from the US and its key African allies observed intense military drills as dust and flames erupted from sections of the Sahara Desert hit by tank and artillery fire. They watched as pilots skillfully manoeuvred F-16s into…
