After running one of the eye-grabbing and decent campaigns in the history of chairmanship race at the national level, Saliu Mustapha, now Senator-elect, reenacted what has become a reputation of sort when he turned his eyes on the senatorial seat of Kwara Central. He ran a solid, disciplined, expansive and inclusive campaign that has now…
Chinese-run and influential social media app, TikTok sits at the center of a tech tussle. The popular app reels on the radar. Several state actors are pressing on to ban TikTok for reasons centered on national interests, and its connection with the Chinese leadership – an act that could roll on. Tensions between China and…
Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial and state assembly elections in Oyo State, the results of the presidential and national assembly elections have breathed new life into the political arena in the state. In a broader sense, the All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to be staging a comeback as the results of last Saturday’s election speak…
Ranked second most powerful person in the world by Forbes in 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the most feared politicians on the planet at the moment. Putin controls the most stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world. Close to 6,000 warheads are at his disposal and around 1,588 are set for immediate…
About four years ago, the people-centric Otoge revolution exclusively repositioned Kwara politics and re-established it as the sole property of the people. Today, it’s no longer an asset for one man, one family, or one particular group of people to inherit and sustain among generations. Today, the name Saliu Mustapha comes to mind whenever Kwara…
Lola Ashiru, the incumbent Senator representing the axis, seems to be the odd one out in this election. Despite being a member of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), his popularity and acceptance among the people cannot be compared to that of the PDP’s Senator Rafiu Ibrahim and the SDP’s Prof. Wale Sulyman….
World economies had it rough in 2022. February 24 will mark one year since Russia rolled in troops into Ukraine in what is dubbed – a ‘special military operation’. One year on, the conflict continues to crunch international economies and politics. In a conflict – turned complex and protracted, the question remains – how best…
The political entry of Bukola Saraki into Kwara state has caused a stir in the political atmosphere. As an erstwhile political leader who once enjoyed a lot of clout in the state, his return is seen as an attempt to redeem his lost dynasty. However, a lot has changed since he was last active in…
Once every four years, players from around the world come together to compete for the prestigious prize – the FIFA World Cup Trophy, worth $20 million US dollars. The Gulf state of Qatar plays host to all 32 nations that made the final cut of the 2022 tournament. Currently, matches are on. The French football…
Once on the cusp of rapid economic transformation, Ethiopia has been embroiled in an armed conflict at a dire human cost. The continental bloc, the African Union, appears to have calmed the political waters. However, it is important to note that the prospects of an all-inclusive political settlement remain remote. The peace accord penned in…
Named the most powerful person in the world by the Economist in 2017, Chinese state leader Xi Jinping in October, secured an unprecedented and historic third leadership term – which runs till 2027. He was re-conferred the titles of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC)…
Climate impacts are coming fast and furious. Devastating floods, record-breaking temperatures, and extreme drought, all pose a real threat to humankind. Every year, members of each COP nation come together for discussions about their climate commitments and to outline measures to combat climate disorders. This year, Egypt is set to host world leaders, policymakers, experts,…
Tehran finds itself in the throes of a political crisis. The Islamic Republic is on the precipice with weeks of protests on course across the state of over 85 million people. Public demonstrations which thus far have exposed the fault line in Iranian society, all started as a movement to counter repressive policies on dress…
World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Day for Teachers, is an annual event observed every October 5 to celebrate and appraise teachers on the planet. More than a hundred states commemorate World Teachers’ Day and each holds its date for celebration. Despite the variations, the date of October 5 holds a special spot in…
From the “peaceful” transition of Queen Elizabeth II and the eight-nation SCO Summit to the coup in Burkina Faso, an epicentre of violence in the Sahel, here’s a round-up of the top five international stories for September. Queen Elizabeth II passes on, Prince Charles ascends the throne SCO observes Summit in Uzbekistan, Tehran pens memorandum…
Liz Truss emerged as the leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister of the United Kingdom Monday, September 5 at a time when the UK faces diverse internal setbacks. She defeated former finance minister Rishi Sunak to clinch the top position in British politics, in a leadership race that was divisive and fierce. Truss…
From US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan to the death of Mikhail Gorbachev the last Soviet ruler, and the Taliban’s national holiday celebration, here’s a round-up of the top five international stories for August. Pelosi tours Asia visits Taiwan Ruto wins Kenyan Presidential election Israeli bombardment of Gaza Transition of Mikhail Gorbachev, the…
By Abdulrasheed Akere Waste management is one of the biggest challenges authorities in both small and large cities across Nigeria face today. This is mainly due to the increasing generation of solid waste and low waste collection management. The Eruda community of Ilorin West local government of Kwara State is one of the communities in…
Clearly, the international sphere is on a radical course with the fireball of conflictual relations playing out. In Europe, Russia and Ukraine appear to have fought each other to a standstill and increasingly in the Asia-Pacific, China and Taiwan are on a collision course. Communist China believes there is only one sovereign Chinese state and…
Exactly a year ago, the Taliban consolidated their return to power by the capture of strategic Afghan cities including Kabul, the state capital at a speed no one predicted. It was indeed a prized victory for the group that had fought local and international forces for nearly two decades since they were forced out of…
