It’s possible that Putin’s spokesman was signaling that one, some, or all of the major terms stipulated in spring 2022’s peace deal are no longer relevant in terms of the endgame that Russia has in mind. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov recently said that “The reality has changed altogether”…
By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early February with attendant price increases in many markets. Food, transportation and many consumer products are experiencing sharp price jumps, upending…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim By Wale Obanigba. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly…
By Magnus Effiong A frontline women leader in Cross River and a prominent voice in Efik kingdom, Obonganwan Barbara James has decried a reported physical assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi at the weekend during a party event allegedly orchestrated by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In…
Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). By Sam Akpe That was in the mid-80s. I was a cub-reporter—an intern at the Nigerian Chronicle in Calabar. That day, I was assigned to cover proceedings at the Cross-River State High Court, where my boss and group…
