FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to resign at the end of the Biden administration, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Wray told bureau employees on Wednesday. “After weeks of careful thought, I’ve decided the right thing for the Bureau is…
Nigeria congratulates Namibia first female president-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah
Nigeria government Wednesday hailed the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first female President of the Republic of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, who is the current vice president was declared the winner in the results released by the country’s electoral commission…
As Nigeria Clocks 64: Narratives on her second economic independence — Magnus Onyibe
Nigeria is experiencing a renewed wave of independence from colonial influences, this time achieving it through energy independence via the domestic refining of its rich crude oil resources. This transformation is being spearheaded by indigenous investors who own refineries, representing…
Every great relationship needs boundaries — Tara Aisida
I am a happy go lucky person. I generally do not sweat the small stuff and I have an open door policy without much reservations about people’s behaviour. I do not voice out my needs in my relationships mainly because…
Understanding the strong woman — Tara Aisida
Understanding the strong woman — Tara Aisida I find that people regard me as a strong woman. I don’t know why they do (I guess it’s my ability to stay in control of myself and the situations that I am…
2023 Presidency: From polling booth to tribunal bench — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu.
The battle for the determination of the winner of the February 25th presidential election has since left the polling booth. What with a president elect already put in place (no pun intended), awaiting swearing in on the 29th day of…
China disowns ambassador’s remarks questioning Ukrainian independence
China has distanced itself from the remarks of one of its envoys who questioned the sovereignty of Ukraine and other former Soviet countries. Paris ambassador Lu Shaye’s comments last week caused widespread outrage, leading to calls to Beijing to clarify.…
Resilience: The Nigerian Spirit — Tara Aisida
The month of October is an important month for us as a nation. On the 1st day of the month in 1960, we gained our independence from colonial rule and recently, on the 20th day of the month, 2021, our…
Nigeria at 60: Obi laments wasted opportunities for national development
As the country marks the 60th Anniversary of her Independence, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has described it as an opportunity for Nigerians to ask themselves some fundamental questions…
Brexit: Theresa May ‘agrees deal with EU that would keep entire UK in customs union’ (Independence)
Theresa May has reportedly secured concessions from Brussels to keep the whole of the UK in a customs union in the wake of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union. The agreement reached would prevent the need for Northern Ireland to…