Nigeria The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo
Nigeria Opinion The Benue State Government is compelled to respond to the recent Good Governance Rating Index (GGRI) report that ranked the State among Nigeria’s worst-governed states. We take an exception to this caliber of report and strongly disagree with these findings, which we believe are not only fundamentally flawed but misleading. The report also
Nigeria A group, under the aegis of Speaking on the Plateau Youths For Progressive Change (PYPC), has said that they will welcome a planned visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commission legacy projects executed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Mutfwang had hinted at a second visit by the president after attending the burial of the […]
Israel Opinion By Samuel Shay is an entrepreneur and economic advisor to the AbrahamAccords. Samuel Shay presents how the future internet will revolutionize work environments through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and remote collaboration tools. These changes will enable greater employment flexibility, increased efficiency,
Israel Opinion: By: Samuel Shay Entrepreneur and Economic Advisor for the Abraham Accords Behind every speech, every diplomatic initiative, and every peace plan by President Donald Trump lies one clear ambition the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet, unlike other leaders who sought this recognition through the Middle East or Europe, Trump understands that the true arena […]
Nigeria Faith Adeyemi, a PhD scholar in chemistry and materials science at Clemson University, South Carolina, is making outstanding contributions in the field of quantum materials. In this interview, he speaks about the global significance of his research, his journey from Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Nigeria, to the United States, and how he balances science […]
Nigeria As Nigeria continues to navigate the demanding path of democratic consolidation and accountable leadership, Project Victory Call Initiative (PVC-Naija), a prominent political advocacy and civic education platform, is set to host A Night 4 Naija—a landmark national recognition and awards event. The ceremony aims to assess and celebrate the governance impact
Nigeria Opinion: By James Nwachukwu Once again, Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK), the senator representing Abia North has chosen to travel the ridiculous route of infamy, spewing lies and hatred against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. This time, he is cashing in on the face-off between Ben Kalu and […]
Sudan Devastating floods in Sudan’s Nile State have killed more than 30 people and left thousands of others stranded. Authorities say flooding of the Blue and White Nile rivers has destroyed hundreds of homes and worsened the country’s already dire humanitarian situation. Residents describe a night of terror as floodwaters surged through homes and farmland. […]
UNESCO The United Nation’s cultural agency UNESCO is set to select former Egyptian antiquities and tourism minister Khaled el-Enany as the organisation’s next director. The body’s executive board voted on Monday by 55 to 2 in favor of El-Enany over Republic of Congo’s Édouard Firmin Matoko. If successful, El-Enany will be UNESCO’s first chief from […]