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Nigeria’s Democratic Crossroads in 2025

By Nkanu Egbe Nigeria’s political landscape in 2025 is marked by growing tensions and concerns over democratic decline. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to consolidate power, with high-profile defections from opposition parties sparking fears of a drift toward a one-party state. This trend raises alarms about the erosion of checks and balances vital Read More…

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Meta Unveils Standalone AI App with Personalized Voice-Driven Interaction

In a bold move set to redefine personal digital assistance, Meta has launched its first standalone AI application. In an announcement on his Facebook platform on Tuesday, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg introduced the app as an innovative tool that builds on the company’s extensive use of AI across its platforms. He excitedly declared, “There’s almost Read More…

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Papa Francesco è stato qui!

On Easter Sunday, I watched the expectant crowd at St Peter’s Square break into a spontaneous applause as Pope Francis’ head appeared on the most recognisable balcony in the world, the papal balcony. It was from that same loggia that the former Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was introduced to the world Read More…

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The National Theatre: Symptom of a national malady

Nigeria’s National Theatre, that white elephant that sticks out like a sore thumb, oozing like an ulcer at the middle of the Iganmu swamp, is symptomatic of all the ills that threaten to bury the nation permanently. Just a glance speaks volumes about the degeneration of a nation that promised to be a giant at Read More…

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Navigating Black Tax and Thriving

According to Wikipedia, Black tax is a term that originated in South Africa and refers to money that Black workers, especially professionals and other higher-income earners, give to their parents, siblings, or other family members, often out of obligation or a deeply ingrained sense of family responsibility. Sometimes, it is taken on subconsciously, as a Read More…

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Revolution in the Vatican: Hallmarks of Pope Francis’ Papacy

Pope Francis’ papacy marked a profound transformation in the way the Catholic Church relates to the modern world. At its core was a radical shift toward humility, simplicity, and pastoral care. Eschewing the traditional pomp of the papal office, this pontificate was characterised by a personal touch—a willingness to journey among the poor and marginalised, Read More…

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Pope Francis passes away: A new era for the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. His death marks the end of a transformative papacy that championed social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship. Pope Francis had a history of respiratory illnesses, stemming from a lung surgery in Read More…