Politicians’ Irresponsibility Reflects Nigeria’s Misplaced Celebrations — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep concern over Nigerians’ tolerance of bad political behavior, urging citizens to demand accountability from their leaders. Speaking at the book launch of former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan criticized the widespread acceptance of political misconduct, particularly the militarization of elections in the…

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How to Build a New World Without Elons

Photograph by Nathaniel St. Clair Americans these days don’t much like billionaires. Our ultra-rich, Americans overwhelmingly believe, aren’t paying enough in taxes. Polling earlier this month found that nearly three-quarters of the nation’s likeliest voters — 74 percent — feel billionaires are paying “too little’ at tax time. Just how concerned about billion-dollar fortunes have…

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DSS Warns Media Outlets of Legal Action Over Report on Their Presence at Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a stern warning to Daar Communications PLC, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT), threatening legal action over what it described as a “false, defamatory, and malicious” report about its activities at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The controversy stems from a report aired by AIT, alleging…

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