Pope meets eminent industrialist Leemon Ikpea at the Vatican
Chidinma Iroegbu It was humbling spiritual moment for one of Nigeria’s eminent industrialist, indigenous oil and gas technology promoter and…
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US Steps Up Military Support for Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism War
Esther Oseyiomon The United States has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with the delivery of key military supplies, reinforcing…
Russia, Media Suppression and Instability in Africa
By Michael Amajama It is no longer a secret that countries around the world are taking steps to safeguard their…
Between Imperialism and Military Rule: The Choiceless Political Reality in West Africa
By Chukwuemeka B. Eze and Jeggan Gray Johnson[1] West Africa stands today at a troubling crossroads where democratic aspirations collide…
Is Russia Afraid of a Free Press in Africa?
By Oumarou Sanou The recent reaction by the Russian Embassy in Abuja to opinion articles published in various media, even…
Can Europe defeat a Russian army?
The Europeans are preparing for a possible war with Russia, but how will that go? Russia’s army is now a…
Benin’s Failed Coup: Russian Shadows, Weaponised Disinformation, and a Warning to West Africa
•How pro-Russian, coup supporting “activists” were exposed, discredited •Why Nigeria, ECOWAS deployed troops •Waning democratic governance, a threat to West…
UK, Nigeria Unveil Flagship Economic Reform to Boost Stability, Growth
Maureen Okpe The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched two flagship economic reform programmes aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s macroeconomic…
Survivors Recount Torture, Executions as Russian Mercenaries Intensify Violence in Mali
Summary •As new testimonies emerge from Mali’s refugee camps, harrowing stories of torture, executions, and mass intimidation point to a…
India, Nigeria Deepen Cultural Diplomacy Through Film Collaboration
•Stakeholders advocate greater government support for Nollywood at Kaduna Film Festival Esther Oseyiomon India and Nigeria are strengthening cultural and…