By Adamu S Ladan The ancient Greek dramatist Aeschylus is widely credited with the timeless observation that “in war, truth is the first casualty.” Centuries later, that phrase remains profoundly relevant as…
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Dangote vs Farouk: Between monopoly and a cold-blooded rentier system
By Mohammed Ismail The recent degeneration of the open conflict between Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Ahmed Farouk, the immediate past chief executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
Nigeria–U.S. Relations: The Wisdom of Sheba
By Adamu S. Ladan The Qur’an recounts a timeless story that offers profound insight into leadership, diplomacy, and the delicate balance of power. The story of the Queen of Sheba—Bilqis—narrated in Surah…
Nigeria Needs Transfer of Technology, Not Troops – By Na’ im Sulaiman AJ
Nigeria’s path to sustainable stability and growth lies not in the deployment of military might, but in the strategic transfer of technology and knowledge. While security interventions may address immediate threats, they…
76th Anniversary: ICRC Urges Global Leaders to Uphold Geneva Conventions
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed deep concern over the increasing disregard for international humanitarian law (IHL) by countries involved in armed conflicts. ICRC…
The War in the Middle East: Africa Must Rise to Prevent Global Catastrophe
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D With the wars in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and now with Iran, the situation in that region is indeed volatile. However, the…
ICRC Urges Warring Parties in Middle East to Respect Civilians, Uphold IHL
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed concern over the escalating armed conflict in the Middle East, warning that it could turn into a full-blown…
Climate Change: A “Perpetual Pandemic” in Disguise and the Way Forward
By Olaogun Michael Sunkanmi Overview Amidst the global unprecedented challenges, ranging from economic hardship, military takeover in some parts of Africa, Russian-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars, conversation continues on the “war” of nature…
NNPC Ltd. Committed to Winning the War Against Crude Oil Theft — Ajiya
…Says Security Collaboration Key to Halting Crime, Attaining Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd.) has reiterated its unflinching commitment to winning the ongoing war against crude oil theft in…
The ECOWAS-Niger war“ still boosting”?
By Haruna Adamu Hadejia The republic of Niger has become a point of reference in these days, probably as a new world “laboratory” for sovereignty test. It has shown the world that…
Don’t go to war with Niger Republic, Arewa Group cautions ECOWAS
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) has expressed concern over the potential consequences of military intervention in the Republic of Niger by the West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS. Spearheaded by Nigerian…