It is October now, and the voices I listened to in September have not left me. I began with Mia Mottley of Barbados, moved to John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, and then returned to the arguments of William Ruto of Kenya and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. I had not set out to write about the institutions through which the world distributes money, authority and protection. I set out only to listen. What held me was the convergence of their demands and the distance between the recognition those demands now receive and the power their countries are still permitted to…
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Nyesom Wike is not a man who shies away from any fight. And controversies. So far, he has won them all. Well, almost all. The PDP held a national convention to nominate its presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections on 28 and 29 May 2022 at the National Stadium. Wike was so confident he would win that he said he would behave a certain way if he lost, apparently assuming that would make those he believed he would defeat adopt the same line. He promised to support “whoever emerged” among the aspirants. When former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a…
KAMPALA—Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has successfully innovated a climate change-resilient sorghum variety that withstands months of heat stress, up to 80 days [two months and twenty days], suitable for the permanently arid Karamoja region, where communities annually suffer acute food shortages and starve to death from hunger. early-maturing crop This year alone, the Government of Uganda confirmed up to 16 deaths of Karimojong people that had occurred by July 2026, from hunger caused by an extraordinarily prolonged drought, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Alex Kakooza, on July 9, 2026. The…
Lamu, Kenya — Kenya has launched construction of a $16–17 billion oil refinery in Lamu, with Nigerian-born industrialist Aliko Dangote expected to run the project once completed. The mega refinery, estimated at KSh2.2 trillion, will process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day into petroleum products. It held its groundbreaking ceremony in Lamu on September 30, 2026, in the presence of regional heads of state and government. Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto described the project as a government-enabled, private-sector-led investment and said the government would use the national infrastructure fund to invest in the refinery. “This is the…
Yesterday, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the occasion of our 66th independence anniversary. The content of the speech resembles what we expect to hear at each anniversary. Lots of optimism about a greater tomorrow, but no clear pathway to that outcome. The title of the address was from reform to prosperity. What Nigerians see in their daily life is poverty, hunger, privations and misery. Nigerians were assured that the greater tomorrow is on the road. Once again, they promised us that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build…
INTRODUCTION: For generations, the Fulani — an estimated 20 to 25 million people spread from Senegal to Sudan — have moved cattle across West and Central Africa in search of pasture and water, a way of life known as transhumance. As one of the largest nomadic ethnic groups in the world, the Fulani have never had a unified political leadership; their communities are dispersed across more than half a dozen countries and shaped by significant local variation. Yet in the last fifteen years, a subset of Fulani communities has become associated with a very different story: armed conflict, militia violence,…
Two holy cities, Makkah and Madina, in the heart of Saudi Arabia, are the most cherished and pious towns, visited by millions of Muslims. Each visit brings greater contentment and an irresistible desire to return again and again. During each visit, one cannot help but be amazed and stunned by the incredible, supersonic level of infrastructural development. We must salute Saudi Arabian authorities, who are fully aware of the enormous spiritual responsibilities placed on the country as the world center for Muslims. For a Muslim, performing Hajj, which is performed only in Makkah and Madina, is not just a personal…
Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure (hypertension). But how does it actually work, and what should you know before taking it? In this video, we explain how amlodipine works, why it is prescribed, common side effects, how to take it, and why taking it consistently matters. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mB9IERJz-vc In this video, you’ll learn: What amlodipine is How amlodipine lowers blood pressure How calcium channel blockers work Why amlodipine is prescribed for hypertension How to take amlodipine Common side effects, including ankle and foot swelling, dizziness, headache, and flushing What to know if you miss…
…What Must Change to Make Nigeria’s Land Transport Investable?
Last week, while writing on this topic, I stopped at the point where I said, “The man I will vote for must also promise me one thing about the cost of petroleum products and the role of subsidies.” Fundamentally, the cost of petroleum products affects our pockets and limits our purchasing power, while subsidies can moderate their cost. Without subsidies, a severe cost-of-living crisis can hit transportation, logistics, and private electricity generation. No one can escape its ripple effects in daily life. Transportation is visibly affected. Private vehicle owners feel the pinch at the pump, while public transport fares rise…