The Biden administration is taking proactive steps to navigate the intricate web of diplomacy in the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains a pressing concern. CIA Director William Burns, who brings a wealth of experience as a former US ambassador to Jordan, has arrived in Israel for critical talks with Read More…
Year: 2023
Key takeaways from the 11th Round of the Premier League season
In the latest round of Premier League action, several compelling storylines emerged. Here are some of the standout moments: Maguire and Fernandes answer critics Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes faced heavy criticism this season but responded in style during a crucial 1-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday. Maguire, who played a crucial role Read More…
NPFL Day 7 Weekend Roundup: Shooting Stars shine with 4-1 Victory, Doma United dominates Gombe, and more excitement in store!
In a thrilling weekend roundup of matches on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Day 7, the Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan showcased their dominance, trouncing visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna with a resounding 4-1 victory. The 2023/2024 NPFL fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium was a spectacular showcase of skill and determination. From Read More…
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-the Example of Hezekiah
(2 Kings 18:1-8, 13-18, 28-37; 19:1-2, 5-20, 32-37; 20:1-11) In continuation of our series of messages on Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings, we want to consider the example of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was the son of the wicked King Ahaz (see 2 Kings 16; Isaiah 7). Among all the kings of Judah, no reign plunged the Read More…
Presidential ‘To Do’ List (1)
Celebrations are in order as we savour the near-miss that almost rendered us impecunious. A near miss, indeed. We must never forget how we got there. And, going forward, how can the Tinubu administration tweak the government’s policies and programmes to favour our largely disillusioned people? P&ID Shakedown Some Nigerian public officials hate their country Read More…
John Shinkaiye: An African great straddles world stage
The bright stars of Nigeria shone again when two famous African-Americans and two illustrious Africans last Saturday received the Medal of Glory Award, MOGA, in Miami, United States. It is a prestigious award by the Foundation for Democracy in Africa. Past recipients include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi, Abdou Read More…
President Tinubu affirms commitment to empowering MSMEs at Lagos International Trade Fair
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to providing crucial support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to help them realize their full potential and ensure their sustained success. This commitment was reiterated during the 2023 Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Read More…
Former Guinean Military Leader Moussa Dadis Camara recaptured after prison escape
Guinea’s former military leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, who managed to escape from the central prison in Conakry, the capital of Guinea on Saturday morning, has been successfully recaptured, as confirmed by Guinean armed forces. Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, the Chief of Staff and General of the Armed Forces of the Guinean Transitional Government verified this development Read More…
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, unharmed after aircraft incident in Ibadan
The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured the public about his safety following a recent incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. A source close to the Minister shared that Adelabu remains in good spirits and undeterred by the occurrence. The private aircraft, carrying the Minister and some of his Read More…
U.S. Trade Representative seeks enhanced trade programme for Africa
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed the United States’ intention to develop a “more useful and effective” trade programme with Africa as negotiations are currently underway to revamp a two-decade-old duty-free initiative. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire in September 2025. AGOA grants qualifying countries duty-free access to the U.S. Read More…