By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor Charles and Camilla were seen during the official state visit to Vatican City on Oct. 23, 2025, where they met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace. King Charles and Queen Camilla publicly prayed with the Pope for the first time since the English Reformation.The meeting for prayer between Read More…
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Presidential Pardon and its Concerns
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor Out of the 175 people pardoned by President Tinubu, 53 are drug dealers and by drug I mean tramadol, cocaine, Indian hemp, marijuana, cannabis, heroin. 41 out of this same 175 pardoned people were illegal miners. Throw in Herbert Macaulay, Ken Saro Wiwa and Mamman Vatsa to the mix to Read More…
From Ponmo to Premium Leather: Will Lagos’ New Hub Change the Game?
News-Analysis for Lagos MetropolitanBy Nkanu Egbe When Lagos State unveiled the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub in Mushin this September, the fanfare was about far more than shiny machines and speeches. Officials promised 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, training for 150,000 artisans, and export earnings of US $200–250 million a year once the facility Read More…
EU pushes for tariff-free trade to counter U.S. protectionism – an LM news analysis
In a bid to stabilise global trade amidst rising tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, the European Union has taken an assertive stance, advocating for a 0% tariff regime. The EU, alongside nations like Vietnam, argues that eliminating tariffs on both sides could lead to a more balanced and frictionless trading system. Read More…
Vigilant Watch: Navigating the ‘All Eyes on the Judiciary’ Debate
The power of language to inspire action and evoke change is undeniable. “All Eyes on the Judiciary,” a seemingly innocuous phrase, has sparked a fervent debate that encapsulates the delicate interplay between free speech, political expression, and regulatory oversight. This campaign, which began as a digital movement driven by the supporters of Peter Obi, a Read More…





