Western artists have largely refrained from performing in Russia during its offensive in Ukraine, which has resulted in extensive US and European sanctions on Moscow and travel restrictions to the country. Kanye West, known for his controversial political statements in the United States and recently accused of praising Adolf Hitler, has previously expressed admiration for…
The United Kingdom is set to go to the polls on Thursday, with projections indicating that the governing right-wing Conservatives could be ousted, paving the way for the opposition Labour party to assume power. The political landscape has been further complicated by recent findings from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which uncovered five Facebook pages promoting…
In the wake of three-day military exercises known as “Freedom Edge,” US, South Korean, and Japanese forces completed coordinated drills in ballistic missile and air defenses, anti-submarine warfare, and defensive cyber training. These annual drills were agreed upon during a trilateral summit last year, symbolizing unity against North Korea’s nuclear threats and China’s expanding regional…
By Ayomide Otitoju Veteran actor Olu Jacobs is alive and in good health, confirmed by his son Soji Jacobs, who addressed recent rumors of his father’s passing that circulated on Sunday. Despite ongoing health challenges at 82, the legendary actor remains with his family, much to their relief. Expressing frustration with the recurring false reports,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to explain the whereabouts of over N100 billion in “dirty and bad notes” and other large sums awaiting examination across various CBN branches. This demand follows allegations detailed in the latest annual…
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has offered his condolences following the death of retired Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, a former Chief of Defence Staff who passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. In his statement on Sunday to the family of Admiral Ogohi, Governor Ododo praised him as a distinguished figure from Kogi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyene highlighted the failure of legislators to fulfil their constitutional responsibilities, citing their focus on self-enrichment. “Legislators were preoccupied with determining their salary scales, fringe benefits, and unnecessary foreign travels,” he stated. This lack of financial discipline, according to Oyeneyin has led Nigeria to rely heavily on both internal and external borrowing…
Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, suggested on Channels Television’s Politics Today that Nigeria should exempt vulnerable and poor people from taxes. He criticized the current system for taxing everyone indiscriminately, including small vendors and market traders who struggle to make a daily living. Oyedele highlighted that excessive…
In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Peter Obi criticized the Nigerian government for implementing four national budgets simultaneously, calling it a blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability. The former Anambra State Governor stated that this approach would result in frivolous items in the budgets competing with essential projects for limited…
