November 30, 2022

2023: Nigerian Gang Of Looters Recycling Themselves

November 30, 2022 2:58 am

Over the years, politics in Nigeria has become an old-school game – a game that allows politicians to recycle and align themselves at every turn in election cycles. These alignments have, sadly, remained based on self and group interests and not National interests, while Nigerians and Nigeria have remained the biggest losers in all of these shenanigans.

It is well-known that politics in Nigeria has been one bereft of ideology, system, and mindset. Nigerian politicians who have mastered the art of deceit and fraud have continuously played on the intelligence of gullible Nigerians without consequences. To them, it is just …

Qatar’s Controversial World Cup And Western Hypocrisy

November 30, 2022 2:53 am

The FIFA World Cup is perhaps the most complex sporting event at the international level. Every four years, it draws an intimidating number of visitors, media attention, and a global spotlight. This year, the tournament is being hosted by Qatar, which is perhaps the smallest nation to have had that privilege. Interestingly, Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA world cup has brought about what is arguably the highest controversy around a host country for any football event.

With a size of 4,471 square miles, Qatar is a country sitting on a barren sandy plain where most of its 2.8 million residents …

Nigerian New Notes: CBN Led By Emefiele Is Bereft Of Ideas

November 30, 2022 2:47 am

Nigeria’s apex Bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), got Nigerians reacting to the samples of the new designs of higher denomination currency notes just a few days ago. The decision to redesign these currencies was earlier announced amid mixed feelings from Nigerians who wanted more from a Central Bank that has supervised the eroding of the value of their beloved Naira.

The big question that has been left unanswered, however, is how the new currencies will manage to reverse Nigeria’s fast-paced journey to economic abyss.

The announcement by the Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele attracted controversies from experts, …