“While families mourn and communities live in fear, those in power issue hollow statements and make empty promises. In fact, now they don’t bother to make promises anymore. They just move on as if nothing happened. Tinubu would rather be dining and partying in London while Nigeria burns. They just don’t care.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all political appointees in his administration seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday by the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Dewan Goshit. According to Goshit, the decision is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls. He noted that the directive affects all categories of…
The Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the ongoing war with Iran and alleging external pressure influenced the decision to engage in the conflict. Kent, who served under President Donald Trump, announced his resignation in a letter shared publicly, stating: “After much reflection, I have decided to resign.” He added, “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran.” In the letter, Kent argued that the conflict was unjustified, asserting that “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation.” He further claimed that “it is clear that…
A quick break – time to share feedback from my valued readers and see the issues discussed in this column from all angles. This week and in the coming weeks, I will present opinions and observations on three critical issues – the potential for Nigerian greatness, the death of the academics, and the ABU 45th Convocation – which were thoroughly presented in this column. These issues and several others presented in my column can be accessed via my blog – https://deepthoughtwithmkothman.blogspot.com/2026/02/nigeria-greatness-and-missing-link-ii.html?m=1 Happy reading Thank you so much, Sir, for this blissful article. Nigeria’s resources are indeed a blessing. What is missing is effective management…
Nigeria’s dairy industry continues to attract growing attention from policymakers, development partners, investors and agribusiness stakeholders. The reason is simple. Nigeria represents one of the largest dairy consumption markets in Africa, yet domestic milk production remains far below national demand. Current industry estimates indicate that Nigeria produces approximately 600 million litres of milk annually, while national consumption demand is estimated at between 1.6 and 1.7 billion litres per year (Sahel Consulting, 2021; FAO, 2019). This production deficit means that more than 60 percent of dairy products consumed in Nigeria are imported, mostly in powdered form for reconstitution by dairy processors.…
The Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity has appointed Engr. Hitam Al Zahaf, an alumnus of the fifth batch of the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, was appointed as Minister of Youth. Al Zahaf is widely regarded as one of Libya’s prominent young leaders, with a strong track record in youth empowerment and civic engagement. Over the years, he has led and coordinated initiatives that brought together young people across the country, focusing on capacity building and expanding youth participation in public life. He has played a key role in designing and implementing programmes aimed at preparing young…
The Iran war oil prices have skyrocketed past $100 a barrel as the U.S.-Israeli conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz closure, slashing global oil flows by 20% and triggering Gulf oil attacks across all six GCC states for the first time. The Strait of Hormuz — world’s top oil chokepoint — dropped to two daily transits from 138, says UK Maritime Trade Operations. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shut it, hitting 10 ships and killing seven crew since February 28 amid the global oil crisis 2026. No war-risk insurance; ships stranded. Iran war disrupts oil markets: Prices Hit $120 PeakBrent crude closed…
Pregnancy toxemia is one of the most serious metabolic disorders affecting pregnant goats and can result in the loss of both the doe and her kids if not recognised early. The condition typically occurs during the final weeks of pregnancy when the energy demands of developing fetuses increase dramatically. According to Karoo Skilder Stud, breeders of the Northern Cape Speckled goat (Skilder), pregnancy toxemia is most commonly seen during the last four to six weeks of gestation, particularly in does carrying twins or triplets. The Skilder is one of four main ecotypes of the Indigenous Veld Goat found in South Africa and…
Nigeria’s fiscal landscape is filled with paradoxes, but few are as striking as the story of Value Added Tax (VAT) allocation across states. Regions known for intense entrepreneurial activity, dense trading networks, and vibrant industrial clusters often appear to contribute surprisingly little to national VAT receipts. Meanwhile, states with smaller economies or less visible commercial activity sometimes receive disproportionately higher allocations. This apparent contradiction raises fundamental questions for policymakers. Are VAT contributions truly reflective of economic productivity? Does the current allocation framework reward states fairly? And more importantly, how can fiscal policy be structured to ensure that vibrant economic ecosystems…
The big gains recorded in the country’s rice industry under the previous administration are being eroded by rising imports, with the country spending N51 billion ($34.4 million) on foreign rice in 2024, according to UN Comtrade data. Despite gains in rice productivity per unit area under the Buhari administration and the expansion of milling capacity, Nigeria’s local rice remains uncompetitive with imports due to persistently high production costs. The inability of the country’s rice to compete has also forced farmers to abandon cultivation, resulting in heavy losses. The trend is a challenge for President Bola Tinubu’s plan to boost food…