Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Since 2023, multiple expressions of indignity have pervaded Nigeria’s legislative chambers. These conducts are beyond the simple attribute of being a rubber stamp; they are symbols of a deep-rooted disregard for responsible, accountable leadership. Yet, I have not penned this to decry every indiscretion of the Nigerian Senate. I am writing to…
A U.S. political science scholar accused by the Thai military of insulting the Southeast Asian nation’s monarchy — an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison — was jailed on Tuesday pending trial. Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in the northern province of Phitsanulok, was first summoned by police last week…
Nigeria’s external debt service obligations rose significantly to $1.08 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO), Nairametrics reports. This marks a notable increase from the previous quarter, highlighting the growing pressure on the country’s debt profile. Earlier reports from the DMO indicated that…
We are passionate supporters of all but one of the items on the Hands Off agenda for the April 5 rallies. We couldn’t agree more that the corrupt U.S. government should stop destroying, privatizing, firing, and giving away the post office, schools, land, Social Security, healthcare, environmental protections, and all sorts of essential public services. But we…
Shock is by far the easiest sentiment to register, as have markets across the world. Commodities markets continue to fall across the world, with global stock markets shedding 20 per cent and the US bond market retreating from its reputation as the haven for cash after a risk sell-off. Yet, the imposition by the US…
