UN Warns: Climate Change Unleashing Worst-Ever Droughts
Communities across eastern and southern Africa are grappling with historic drought conditions that have left an estimated 90 million people facing acute food shortages, according to a new report by leading international agencies. The joint analysis, published by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the US National Drought Mitigation Centre (NDMC), and the International […]
Otti Labels State Creation Claims As Mischievous
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dismissed as misleading and diversionary recent online reports suggesting he is against the creation of additional states within the South-East geopolitical zone. The governor faced criticism from opposition figures after reports emerged claiming he opposed new state creation during a town hall meeting on the matter held in Owerri, […]
Terrorism War Remains Central To My Government — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to ending terrorism and banditry across the country, emphasising that addressing insecurity remains at the forefront of his government’s priorities. “This fight against terrorism is a challenge but addressing it remains one of the top priorities of this current administration under our national security agenda,” Tinubu […]
UNICEF: 400,000 Nigerian Children Could Die From Malnutrition
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the worsening state of child malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that 3.5 million children are currently suffering from severe acute malnutrition across the country. The agency further warned that without urgent intervention, around 400,000 of these children could die within the next five weeks due to […]
INTRO: Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999—A Satirical Series
A Satirical Series on Nigeria’s Party-Switching Politicians By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Welcome to the Federal Republic of Drama, located somewhere between hope and hypertension — also known as Nigeria. This isn’t breaking news. It’s been broken since 1999. What you’re about to read is not fiction. It’s not comedy either, though you may laugh to […]
The Last Satire: What Restructuring Really Means—Part 12
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze From Dancing While Nigeria Drowns Every few years, when the noise gets too loud and the scandals too uncontainable, Nigeria’s ruling class reaches into its bag of tricks and pulls out the ultimate sedative: “Restructuring.” A word so vague, so elastic, it means everything and nothing. A political paracetamol prescribed for […]
Ecuador’s Infamous ‘Fito’ Extradited To The United States
Adolfo Macías Villamar, the notorious Ecuadorian gang leader better known as “Fito,” has been extradited to the United States to face charges of international drug and arms trafficking. Macías, who led the feared Los Choneros gang, was apprehended in June after spending over a year on the run following his dramatic escape from a high-security […]
Medical Doctors Plan Nationwide Strike Starting Thursday
With its 21-day ultimatum set to expire on July 23, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning that medical services across the country could soon grind to a halt if the Federal Government fails to address its demands. Speaking exclusively to our correspondent on Sunday, NMA President, Professor Bala Audu, declared that […]
UNILAG: Court Rules In Favour Of Lecturer, Orders Reinstatement
The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ruled that the University of Lagos (UNILAG) must reinstate Mr Bamisaye Olutola, a former lecturer whose employment was terminated in July 2021 following an allegation of sexual harassment. In a judgment delivered by Justice Ikechi Nweneka, the court declared that Olutola’s dismissal violated due process and was, therefore, […]
Israel Rejects Entry For UN Top Official Citing Gaza Remarks
Israel has moved to expel a top United Nations humanitarian official, accusing him of distorting the realities of its military campaign in Gaza. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Sunday that he had ordered the termination of Jonathan Whittall’s residency permit. Whittall, a South African national heading the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian […]
EU Powers Prepare New Round Of Nuclear Negotiations With Iran
European nations are preparing to re-engage Iran in fresh negotiations over its nuclear ambitions, marking the first diplomatic outreach since the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities a month ago. A German diplomatic official confirmed on Sunday that Britain, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — are currently coordinating with […]
National Cake Or National Scam?—Part 11
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze From Dancing While Nigeria Drowns In Nigeria, they don’t say “serve your country.” They say, “Go and collect your share of the national cake.” A charming euphemism that makes looting sound like birthday celebration. A moral distortion so refined, even thieves quote scripture while slicing the nation into private portions. But […]