With discussions on political coalitions intensifying ahead of the 2027 elections, former Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, has thrown his weight behind the idea of a single-term presidency, whether from the North or South, if it ensures fairness and equity in Nigeria’s political landscape. Okonkwo, who left the Labour Party in February…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This development comes amid heightened political tensions between the House of Assembly and Governor Fubara. The notice, obtained by ChannelsTV, reads, “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of…
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost at sea in the Pacific Ocean has revealed how he survived. Máximo Napa Castro, 61, had set off for a fishing trip from Marcona, a town on the southern Peruvian coast, on December 7. He packed enough food for a two-week trip but ten days in,…
Source: National Priorities Project crunching 2024 data from USASpending.gov, OMB [emphasis mine] In my 30’s I decided to leave the private sector and become a teacher, and I enrolled in grad school to earn education credits enough for certification. One of my most pragmatic professors shared a fact that seemed doubtful at the time but…
The president of the “Don’t Touch My Money” (Dôremê té bôh Alà) movement, has still not been released after being kidnapped by armed and hooded men near the Ministry of National Education in Bamako. His continued disappearance is fueling growing concerns among civil society groups and human rights organizations. Sacko gained national recognition for his…
Belgrade, March 17, 2025 Photo: BBC The Holy Synod of the Serbian Orthodox Church issued a statement on Friday calling for peace and dialogue amidst months of anti-government protests. The next day, the largest protest ever in Serbia took place in Belgrade, according to the BBC. The government put the number of attendees at…
