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By Cheta Nwanze The same “Trump Corollary” that justifies intervention in Latin America against “drug cartels” and “illegal migration” can, with chilling ease, be retrofitted to our context. When our multifaceted security crisis is persistently framed in certain Western capitals through a simplistic lens of religious persecution, the groundwork for a similar “humanitarian” or “law enforcement” justification is already being laid. The events of the past weeks have presented the world with a stark and unsettling new reality. The United States’ military invasion of Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro, under the novel justification of executing a…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki No fewer than 250 students from Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone have received scholarships from the MSL Foundation in a bid to promote access to education and enhance human capital development in Ebonyi State. The scholarship award ceremony, held in Abakaliki, attracted beneficiaries from Ebonyi, Izzi, Abakaliki and Ohaukwu Local Government areas, alongside government officials, academics, community leaders and parents. Speaking at the event, the Founder of the MSL Foundation, Mr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, said the initiative was driven by a desire to give back to society and support young people who remain committed to education despite financial…
Our Reporter, Abuja Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, according to reports. Amorim’s departure was conveyed in a terse statement released by the club on Monday morning. “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United. “With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish. “The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution to the…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed reports and social media claims suggesting that a photograph of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, taken in Paris on Sunday, was generated using artificial intelligence. In a clarifying statement by Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, the Presidency described the claims as a misrepresentation of facts, stressing that the image in question is genuine. According to the statement, President Tinubu and President Kagame met in Paris on Sunday, where they had lunch together. Later the same evening, both leaders also attended a dinner…
By Vitus Ozoke Nigeria has spoken. Loudly. Clearly. And directly to the pockets of ordinary citizens. According to the apex bank, Nigerians may now withdraw only ₦500,000 a week. Anything more, and the system will politely punish them with a 3% fee. Because obviously, the teacher, trader, mechanic, nurse, and small business owner are the real threats to Nigeria’s economy. Having too much cash on hand is dangerous. Meanwhile, somewhere in Abuja, a lawmaker yawns, stretches, and “withdraws” ₦21 million in wardrobe allowance before breakfast. No charges. No limits. No percentages. No shame. Now, let us help the system with…
By Owei Lakemfa Amidst fires, wide scale destruction and bloodbath, the predatory United States, US hawk, swooped on President Nicolas Maduro. It then flew out, holding in the grip of its talons the Venezuelan President and his wife, Cilia Flores. The hostages were deposited at a New York detention facility. Some appeared shocked that a country would attack another and pluck its First Family. But I am not surprised. The US establishment was born and grew with a predatory instinct hence its ‘Wild, Wild West’ culture of banditry, brigandage and chaos. As a matter of fact, Venezuela is the ninety sixth country…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Twenty-three days after the transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the upper chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly, better known as the Senate, held public hearings on 18 December 2025 to consider the Legal Practitioners Bill. At this pace, the bill will be certain to become law well before the middle of 2026. The journey to this bill has been somewhat tortured. The last time there was meaningful legislative action on the regulation of the legal profession in Nigeria, the military were in power and that was over 50 years ago. The existing framework governing Nigeria’s legal…
Our Reporter, Abuja Mali’s resilient ten men Eagles secured a place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, edging past Tunisia 3–2 on penalties after a tense 1–1 draw that stretched through regulation and extra time. The opening half ended scoreless, with both sides cancelling each other out. Tunisia eventually broke the deadlock when Firat Chaouat climbed above the defense to head home Elias Saad’s pinpoint cross, leaving Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra helpless. Just as Tunisia appeared poised for victory, Mali were handed a dramatic lifeline. A late handball by defender Yassine Meriah resulted…
Our Reporter, Abuja Arsenal stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points despite an unconvincing performance, edging Bournemouth 3-2 at the Vitality Stadium. The Gunners were far from their best and were punished early on when Gabriel Magalhães made a costly mistake, misplacing a pass across his own box for Evanilson to tap into an empty net after 10 minutes. Gabriel responded swiftly, though, redeeming himself by firing in the equaliser just six minutes later following some excellent footwork from Noni Madueke. Bournemouth, still without a league win since October, continued to impress with their…
By Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward The U.S. struck Venezuela and captured its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump said, after months of pressuring him over accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power. Washington has not made such a direct intervention in Latin America since the invasion of Panama in 1989 to depose military leader Manuel Noriega, over similar allegations. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the country,” Trump said…