Former Nigerian Vice-Presidential candidate and Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Scotland’s choice of Humza Yousaf as the first non-White First Minister of the country. The 37-year-old of South Asian descent was elected leader of the Scottish National Party on Monday, March 27, and will be the youngest and first Muslim leader of…
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folashade Ogunshola, says there are valuable lessons Nigeria can learn from the United States’ electoral system. She listed the valuable lessons as transparency, accountability and inclusivity in elections. Ogunshola, represented by Prof. Bolanle Oboh, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), made this known at a 2024 U.S. Election event on…
Recent satellite images reveal increased activity at nuclear test sites in Russia, China, and the US. While there’s no imminent nuclear threat, these developments raise concerns amid global tensions. Explore the implications of these expansions and their impact on international security. In recent years, satellite imagery has unveiled a surge in activity at nuclear test…
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has said that they are committed to accountability and transparency in running its activities. A statement issued by General Manage/Head Corporate Affairs, Ijeoma Oji-Okoronkwo, said it attention is drawn to the purported call by some staff of the Fund allegedly requesting an immediate probe of the agency…
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said that his government will dismantle inefficiency in governance in Nigeria. Obi who was a guest of Chatham House, the famous British international Policy institute, said with him and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed in charge of governance, they will dismantle inefficiency and eliminate transactional…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration between the two nations. This was emphasized during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National…
The State of Israel and the Federal Republic of Nigeria continue to enhance their bilateral ties, focusing on economic cooperation and support across various sectors. In recent years, the partnership between the two countries has expanded into new realms that are shaping the landscape of the modern economy. Recognizing the immense talents and potential in…
Vietnam’s top legislature approved the appointment of three deputy prime ministers, two ministers, chief justice of the Supreme People’s Court and prosecutor general of the Supreme People’s Procuracy. Vietnam News Agency reported this on Monday. The three new deputy prime ministers are Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court Nguyen Hoa Binh, Minister of Finance…
The Ukrainian parliament voted on Wednesday to ratify the Rome Statute by 281 votes to one, with 22 abstentions, making the country a party to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Parliamentary deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported this on Telegram. The measure was passed with a temporary reservation relating to Ukraine’s military. While Ukraine signed the statute…
The pandemic may have waned, but its economic impact continues to reverberate on the streets of Philippines as the informal economy continues to suffer. Three years ago, Allain Rodriguez sold balut (boiled or steamed fertilized duck egg) on Mabini Street, behind the San Sebastian Church in Tarlac, a city some 130 kilometers away from the…
