July 2023

Africa's Role Weighing Putin's Deal And Ukraine Peace

Africa’s Role: Weighing Putin’s Deal And Ukraine Peace

July 31, 2023 3:34 am

As the two-day Russia-Africa summit came to close, African leaders wrestled with unmet expectations, fluctuating grain agreements, and an incessant conflict in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin provided nebulous commitments, leaving Africa, caught in the crossfire of global politics, on the brink of reassessing its diplomatic strategies. Amidst economic challenges and a convoluted political landscape, Africa’s role in facilitating peace in Ukraine and protecting its interests has become more crucial than ever.

The Russia-Africa summit, a tumultuous panorama of political posturing and complex negotiations, has ended with an air of palpable uncertainty. African leaders now find themselves standing at a …

Organised Religion In Africa: A Masked Fraudulence

Organised Religion In Africa: A Masked Fraudulence

July 31, 2023 3:30 am

Africa, a land revered for its cultural richness and historical complexity, finds itself quietly ensnared in a financial paradox of epic proportions. From 2013 to 2022, a ten-year span, African countries have poured an astronomical $26.5 billion into religious pilgrimages, as revealed by the Pew Research Center. This startling expenditure starkly contrasts with the reality of 460 million Africans living below the poverty line, barely managing to afford basic necessities. The time has come to peel back the layers of organised religion in Africa, a seemingly untouchable institution that, upon closer scrutiny, appears as a carefully constructed façade of exploitation, …

Neo-Colonialism Unmasking Western Hypocrisy In Africa

Neo-Colonialism: Unmasking Western Hypocrisy In Africa

July 31, 2023 3:25 am

The African continent, resplendent with its wealth of natural resources and human capital, has historically found itself in the crosshairs of Western imperialism. An intriguing metamorphosis of this imperialistic intent has occurred in the post-colonial era; today, the undercurrents of economic exploitation are artfully masked by the West under the cloak of development aid, policy guidance, and humanitarian relief. The complexities of this neocolonial dance are nuanced, often manifested through sophisticated social engineering mechanisms that surreptitiously safeguard Western economic dominance.

Social engineering, a term synonymous with the deliberate manipulation of social attitudes and behaviours, has become the West’s Trojan horse …

Nigeria's Crisis Gov't Missteps, Not Ekpa, Fuel Sit-At-Home

Nigeria’s Crisis: Gov’t Missteps, Not Ekpa, Fuel Sit-At-Home

July 31, 2023 3:14 am

Nigeria’s Southeast region stands on the brink, shackled by increasing unrest. Yet, the government’s narrative of blame towards Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in a Biafran faction, serves as a smokescreen, obscuring the real instigator of the crisis – the government itself.

The flashpoint of this crisis is the continuous, illegal detention of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Nigerian government, in an audacious affront to international law, extrajudicially renditioned Kanu from Kenya in 2021. This brazen dismissal of due process and human rights has only served to fuel the escalating tension.

Despite a unanimous …

Africa's Worst Leaders: Undermining Their Nations' Progress

Africa’s Worst Leaders: Undermining Their Nations’ Progress

July 27, 2023 5:13 am

Africa, a continent rich in cultural diversity, natural resources, and emerging economies, is poised for a promising future. Yet, while a number of African nations are harnessing innovative initiatives, focusing on sustainable development, and working towards prosperous futures, others are caught in the grips of leaders whose actions pose significant obstacles to national progress.

Ranging from allegations of flagrant corruption and grievous human rights abuses to instances of economic mismanagement and intractable authoritarian rule, these leaders have drawn not only international condemnation but also the dismay and frustration of their own citizens. The detrimental impact of such leadership creates …

Nigerian Senate Lawmakers Or Public Treasury Raiders

Nigerian Senate: Lawmakers Or Public Treasury Raiders?

July 27, 2023 5:06 am

The balance of a democracy rests firmly on the shoulders of its institutions. One such institution, the Senate, in the context of Nigeria’s bicameral legislature, is constitutionally mandated to uphold the nation’s will and, more importantly, its welfare. Yet, recent actions of the Nigerian Senate have provoked a nationwide debate, prompting us to interrogate: Are our Senators genuine lawmakers, or have they become audacious raiders of the public treasury?

The Nigerian Senate, which houses 109 senators, is an embodiment of representative democracy. Their duty spans from legislating beneficial laws to ensuring the nation’s constitutional rights are inviolate. Senators serve …

Imo 2023 Guber: A Look At Top Parties And Their Readiness

Imo 2023 Guber: A Look At Top Parties And Their Readiness

July 27, 2023 5:00 am

As the wheel of Imo State’s political landscape steadily turns towards the pivotal 2023 gubernatorial election, the air thickens with anticipation. Speculation swirls around the potential power players primed to contest for the governor’s seat on November 11, 2023—a date set in motion by the delayed oath-taking of incumbent Governor Hope Uzodinma. In this critical democratic exercise, the state’s political heavyweights will indeed prove their worth.

Governor Hope Uzodinma, a heavyweight of the All Progressives Congress (APC), embodies an intriguing case study. Despite his eligibility for re-election, a cloud of mystery envelops his political game plan. However, the ambiguity …

Nnamdi Kanu's Detention: Emblem Of Injustice in Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention: Emblem Of Injustice in Nigeria

July 27, 2023 4:52 am

Underneath the escalating sociopolitical tensions in Nigeria lies a case that, quite starkly, encapsulates the prevailing disregard for constitutional rights, democratic principles, and international obligations: the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu. An outspoken advocate for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu’s incarceration illuminates a disconcerting narrative of systemic injustices, legal contradictions, and ethnopolitical disparities in the country. The protracted and contentious nature of his detention has escalated beyond the confines of a single case, morphing into a disturbing emblem of an endemic disregard for the rule of law in Nigeria.

Kanu’s extrajudicial rendition from Kenya in 2021 blatantly flouts …

Necessity Of Strategic Foresight Among Africa's Leaders

Necessity Of Strategic Foresight Among Africa’s Leaders

July 24, 2023 3:51 am

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of strategic leadership in Africa is paramount. The continent faces numerous challenges – poverty, inequality, corruption, and conflict, to name a few. These issues, combined with Africa’s burgeoning youthful population and the need to compete globally, call for an innovative, strategic approach to leadership.

At the heart of strategic leadership is the ability to envision a future that is different from the present, a future where Africa’s challenges are addressed head-on, creating a thriving continent with equal opportunities for all. African leaders must articulate this vision clearly and convincingly, mapping out a …

Akpabio The Southern Stooge Of The Fulani Oligarchy

Akpabio: The Southern Stooge Of The Fulani Oligarchy

July 24, 2023 3:45 am

In the political amphitheatre of Nigeria, few characters have drawn as much scrutiny and controversy as Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and now Senate President. In a country yearning for transparent and accountable leadership, the narrative surrounding Akpabio’s political maneuvers provides a cautionary tale of the obstacles that Nigeria must surmount.

Akpabio’s term as Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015 was marred by allegations of corruption, leading to a sweeping investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The purported embezzlement of N108bn (hundred and Eight billion naira) under his …

Climate Crisis Nigeria's Farmers Need Government Aid

Climate Crisis: Nigeria’s Farmers Need Government Aid

July 24, 2023 3:38 am

The cycle of life, from the sowing of seeds to the harvesting of crops, is an integral aspect of the Nigerian lifestyle. Yet, this seemingly timeless rhythm has been thrown into disarray. The dire climate crisis is threatening Nigeria’s agriculture sector, with food inflation persistently hitting double digits. The escalating cost of living, coupled with irregular governmental policies and a constant barrage of natural disasters, has ignited a national emergency.

While Nigeria’s escalating food inflation captures the public eye, the insidious impact of post-harvest losses remains shrouded, a silent crisis that resonates through the very core of the country’s agricultural …

Western Influence The Unseen Control Over Africa

Western Influence: The Unseen Control Over Africa

July 24, 2023 3:37 am

The historical script of Africa has been punctuated with interference from Western powers, hinged on personal interests. A deep-dive into the annals of the late 1800s uncovers the onset of this hegemonic relationship. Armed with superior technology and a pang of relentless hunger for expansion, the Western world penetrated the rich expanse of Africa. They were met with an abundance of resources, warm-hearted people, and fertile land. The primary obstacle, ironically, was the very inhabitants of the land.

The narrative of Western imperialism was one of violent dispossession. Colonisation saw the murder and enslavement of indigenous populations, driven by …

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