By Professor Abdullahi Shehu The collapse of the Soviet Union and the decades of the 90s seemed to have reversed the gains made in Africa-Soviet Relations and by extension, in Africa-Russia relations. Understandably, it was a period of politico-ideological downturn and harsh economic realities for Russia, the successor-nation to the Soviet Union. The speech of H. W Bush on December 25, 1991 was clear and unambiguous. He summarized the victory of the value-based American/Western model thus: “This is a victory for democracy and freedom. It is a victory for the moral force of our values. Every American can take pride…
Author: TNC Reporter
In the online gambling world, there are countless casinos to choose from. With so many options, it can be tough to know which one is the right fit for you. This is where reading casino reviews come in handy. Casino reviews are a great way to get an inside look at what a particular casino like betway mz has to offer. They can also help you save time and money by pointing you in the right direction. The Importance of Checking Out Multiple Casino Reviews When it comes to choosing an online casino, it’s important that you do your research and read multiple reviews.…
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has commended the United Nations for its interest and sustained commitment to the growth of democratic processes in Nigeria. Atiku made the remarks when he received a delegation of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, led by Ambassador Mahamat Saleh, the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General, in Abuja on Tuesday. In addition to the United Nations envoys, the former Vice President also hosted diplomats from the South African Development Community led by Ambassador Pule…
According to Kaspersky’s Financial Cyberthreats report, attacks in the financial sector are becoming increasingly corporate-oriented and shifting away from consumers. Kaspersky Security Network data shows that the number of financial phishing attempts in the African regions increased significantly from Q1 to Q2 of 2022. Banks, payment systems, and e-commerce websites were attacked. Financial phishing is a deceptive way of stealing information and is gaining momentum in the region. Phishing is a type of online fraud where the scammer sends fake alerts from banks, e-pay systems and other organisations to trick consumers into sharing their financial details. The alerts sent by…
When we get home after a long day of work and errands and obligations, we’re all in need of something to unwind with, something to take our minds off of the stresses of the day, and something that could even provide a profit if we’re lucky. Money makes the world go round – the same could be said for games of luck. Online casinos have become the most popular choice for gamblers in South Africa since it offers a wide variety of games and bonuses. Plus, they are simply more convenient. However, we need to be down-to-earth and factual if…
Attention: Ahmed Bola Tinubu Atiku Abubarkar Peter Gregory Obi Rabiu Kwankwanso, & Others, IT IS TIME TO CREATE AN AFRICAN SUPER STATE Great wishes and sincere prayers to you all, in Jesus name. I am a Nigerian, and an African, who is utterly burdened, psychologically wounded and traumatized, and my personality scandalized, as my beloved country Nigeria like virtually every other African nation state have continued to wobble and sway in-between death and survival, since after independence till date At this momentous stage of human civilization, when the World’s mighty Super States are already charting and allocating to themselves…
The legendary reggae musician Bob Marley crafted the song, “Don’t let them fool you”, in which he bemoaned the master narrative that sought to portray some nations, cultures, and traditions as inferior to others. And the lyrics resonated very much with me during my recent visit to Russia; Saint Petersburg in particular, whose name has changed four times; Saint Petersburg during the years of Emperor Peter the Great, then the last Emperor Nicholas 11 who was forced to change it to Petrograd (same as Saint Peters but it sounded more Russian) and then Leningrad (the city of Lenin) during the…
The future lies in the hands of the youth, but the present lies in the hands of those who can empower and inspire them Africa is facing a continued shortage of critical skills. This shines a relentless light on the importance of empowering young people so they can connect with careers and futures that inspire them. In the cybersecurity space, this focus has never been more important as cybercrime grows exponentially more virulent in a landscape that seriously lacks skills. As Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, says the industry needs more women to resolve the…
Unarguably, the relationship between the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seem to now be defined by mutual incomprehension as the tolerance level seems to be moving from patience as a virtue to longsuffering. It is increasingly becoming difficult to discern what the Rivers state governor’s interest is in the ongoing faceoff and cantancerousness with his party. Does Wike even realize that he will not matter so much in the PDP or any other party equation once he no longer controls the Rivers State purse? An appraisal of the governor’s conduct tends to…
The United Nations International Day of Democracy is celebrated on every September 15th, towards supporting government to strengthen and consolidate democracy. Democracy is about the power of the people – government of the people, by the people and for the people; “government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free election”[i]. The key focus of democracy is to promote human right as well as to ensure that both men and women are carried along and treated equally on the basis of their fundamental human rights,…
The Onise of Odo Oro-Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Babatunde Jemilehin, ALADESODEDERO I, has appealed to the state government to renovate and construct the dilapidated classrooms at the St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School in the community. Also, the coordinator of the Old Students Association, Prince Segun Okunoye, said there was need for the government and other stakeholders in the education sector to save the school from total neglect in the interest of the young pupils. They both spoke in Odo Oro-Ekiti at the weekend during the handing over of a newly renovated block of three…
People like to generalize about Africa. Commentators often try to simplify things for international audiences by implying that there is one giant African population. One culture. One media landscape. But, as any Public Relations professional looking to engage African audiences soon discovers: Africa is not a country. The African media landscape is as diverse as the 54 countries who comprise the continent, and to be an efficient Pan-African communicator is to understand how media is consumed in each one. The shape of each country’s media landscape actually depends on multiple factors including internet penetration, internet data cost, electrification, literacy, and…
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, you probably heard that Metatrader 5 is one of the best platforms out here. It is packed with features and has a really user-friendly interface, making it perfect for traders of all levels of experience. But is it good to use when you are an absolutely newbie in the market? In this article, we are going to discuss the qualities of this trading platform – only after that you will come to a conclusion is it worth using it or not. Let’s go now. Introduction to Metatrader 5 Metatrader 5 is a…
A scavenger was ‘arrested’ by bandits in Katsina State when they discovered him in a village with stolen goods. The middle-aged man was an expert at extracting iron bars and metal rods from abandoned structures. The bandits described how they conducted a “patrol” of the area and came across the suspect. They paraded the scavenger and his treasure packed inside a cart before a community leader in a video that was made available to the public. The group, armed with different firearms, further lectured the thief about the dangers of stealing. “Don’t you know that it is an offence to…
Despite a global economic downturn, negative impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, high cost of living and insecurity in the country, Foreign Investors have continued to see good fortunes and positive return in their Investments by massively investing in the Nigerian economy. FDI in Nigeria contributes positively to economic growth By implication, the astronomical rise in Foreign direct investments FDI into the Nigerian economy is a big pointer to the fact that government’s economic measures and policies are working and further opening up the space for more investments. Just a couple of days ago, Nigera’s National Bureau of Statistics, NBS disclosed…
A Christian father and son were killed by Islamic State (IS) terrorists in the village of Jilbana near the town of Al-Qantara East in Ismailia governorate, Egypt, on 30 August. Salama Waheeb Moussa and his son Hani Waheeb Moussa were shot dead by IS operatives, seemingly at random, while working on their family farm. Their bodies were discovered by police after their family lost contact with them. Hani Waheeb Moussa leaves behind a wife and two young daughters. CSW sources report that IS has increased its operations in the neighbouring governorate of Northern Sinai in recent weeks as the Egyptian…
With the election of a new government in Australia in May, the begging bowls were being readied by administrators in the university sector. Bloated, ungainly, ruthless and uneven in quality, the country’s universities, for the most part, had inadvertently made their case for more public funding harder. Initially ravaged by poor investment decisions, notably in the Chinese market, COVID-19 had threatened to wipe the balance sheets of a good number of Australia’s academic institutions. Despite initial shocks, the storm has been, apart from a few institutions, weathered. The University of Sydney registered a A$1.04 billion operating surplus between 2020 and…
President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving regular updates on the flood situation in the country, which has affected over 500,000 Nigerians since January this year. Extending heartfelt condolences to all the families affected by the recent flooding in different States across the country, the President pledges that the Federal government will continue to provide the needed emergency assistance to individuals and communities impacted by the disaster. He also invites other public-spirited individuals and organisations to support hundreds of thousands of people in need of urgent help in the affected communities. The President reiterates that these tragic events have brought to fore…
AFRINIC exposes serious breaches of contract by Cloud Innovation The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) (www.Afrinic.net) strikes back following the publication of erroneous and defamatory information in various media in Mauritius, home to the Regional Internet Registry for Africa and the Indian Ocean, by the management of Cloud Innovation Ltd (CIL). The latter has indeed, through those publications, been insinuating unethical practices and lack of professionalism on the part of AFRINIC, which is why the Regional Internet Registry for Africa and the Indian Ocean, deems it necessary to set the records straight for the benefit of its members, public…
As the digital transformation continues to stride across Africa, it is clearing the way and opening vast swathes of potential for its nations, businesses, and citizens. The continent stands on the cusp of a tech explosion with several nations having achieved sustained growth in internet-driven GDP (iGDP)2 – in many cases doubling from 1.5% to more than 3% since 2012 (https://accntu.re/3Cz3zY4). Some experts put the economic growth in Africa at US$180 billion, and if trends continue it could rise to US$712 billion by 2025. The flow of trade into and out of the continent is integral to this growth,…
Looking at the state of unemployment across Africa, you find a tapestry weaved from stories of despair. The continent is brimming with young people eager to work, yet jobs are becoming less available. Chances are you likely know someone of ‘job-seeking’ age, hoping to find ‘anything’ to do because ‘things are tough’. But, unfortunately, hope is not a strategy, and no amount of optimism offered to these young people can change the unemployment situation if the government does not take urgent and strategic steps. The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics data shows that for 2021, 33.3% or 23.2 million of about…
It has been a very eventful month for singer cum songwriter Kizz Daniel. The Nigerian hitmaker was arrested in Tanzania on Monday, but it seems his nightmarish start to the week has come to a favorable end. According to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has been released from police custody in the East African country. A video that went viral on social media on Monday showed the moment Tanzanian authorities were arresting the singer. According to NIDCOM via their media platforms, “We are presently engaging our Mission to see what can…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for swift justice in the killing of Shaykh Goni Aisami by two soldiers on Friday, 19th August, 2022 at between Nguru and Jajimaji in Yobe State. MURIC described the killing as brutal, callous and cold-blooded. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, 22nd August, 2022 by the director of the Islamic human rights organisation, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The full statement reads: “The most popular Islamic scholar in Gashua, Yobe State, Shaykh Goni Aisami was killed on Friday, 19th August, 2022 by a soldier who claimed to be on duty and begged…
Recent discoveries of oil and gas across the continent serve as a reminder that Africa has the potential to be an international energy supplier Africa’s capability has grasped the world’s attention in recent times as conflict in Eastern Europe and rising energy costs have highlighted the globe’s precarious energy position. Recent discoveries of oil and gas across the continent serve as a reminder that Africa has the potential to be an international energy supplier. Africa nevertheless also must also be focused on increased production of clean energy as part of the just transition and fight against climate change. Additionally, investment…
The case of four men charged with apostasy in Zalingei, Central Darfur, has been transferred to the criminal court. The first hearing is scheduled for 30 August. Badar Haroun Abdul-Jabbar, Mohamed Haroun Abdul-Jabbar, Tariq Aref Abdallah and Mortada Ismael Yousef were charged and released on bail on 6 July under Article 126 of the 1991 criminal code, despite the fact it had been amended in 2020 to remove the crime of apostasy. During the civilian-led transitional period, which began in July 2019 and was ended by a military coup in October 2021, the government led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok removed…
Fertilizer price hikes of over 300% make it increasingly difficult for African farmers to grow enough wheat, maize, rice and other crops It didn’t take long for Russia’s war in Ukraine to impact Africa. Already grappling with soaring inflation and still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, Africa now faces a shortage of at least 30 million metric tons of food—especially wheat, maize and soybean imported from Russia and Ukraine. Fertilizer price hikes of over 300% make it increasingly difficult for African farmers to grow enough wheat, maize, rice and other crops. A growing number of people in Africa can no…
Reports reaching us states that the APC presidential flagbearer in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, Ahmed Bola Tinubu has met with former president Olusegun Obasanjo at the latter’s house in Ogun state. Though they met behind closed doors, it is believed that Tinubu’s visit is not unconnected with his campaign consultations towards the presidential elections. On this visit, Tinubu was accompanied by the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, first interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, the governor of Ogun State,Dapo Abiodun, former Governor Olusegun Osoba, Otunba Gbenga Daniel among other dignitaries. He…
… Describes Those Wooing a Man who connived with Others and Deployed State Resources and Other Apparatus of Government to Destroy the Party in Rivers State as Grossly uninterested in Tinubu’s Presidency …Restates that No Evil Scheme Can Force Amaechi out of APC against His Will Chieftain of the All Progresses Congress and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has bemoaned former Commutations Minister, Adebayo Shittu, over his uncomplimentary remarks targeted at disparaging the personality of former presidential aspirant and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on the rumored planned…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the family of Tijjani Ibrahim Kiyawa, a former member of the House of Representatives and official candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the South-West Senatorial District in Jigawa State for next year, 2023 elections. In a message to the family, the government and people of Jigawa State on Sunday, President Buhari described the deceased as a “kind and insightful politician who placed the interests of the people he represented above his own. He leaves behind an indelible contribution to the social and economic development of his community and the nation. He…
Kayode Odu wins round one Magistrate court issues restraining order against Shola Olowolafe, Bolaji Jubril, Hakeem Tokosi, others Urges customers to use Alaka event centre Some LSDPC Community officials in the Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State and a resident are currently at daggers drawn over plans by the community officials to terminate the standing contract. Trouble began when the community officials locked up the event centre, thereby discouraging customers from using it and making it difficult for Lagos people, particularly Alaka and Iponri residents to use the event centre for burial, naming, marriage and birthday ceremonies. The resident,…
