In this second part of our in-depth conversation with Dr. Joel, we examine the fate of Africans in Europe and the deeper forces driving irregular migration. Dr. Joel explains how Africans — even after gaining citizenship — are often treated as second-class citizens in conservative European societies, and why language, politics, and entrenched discrimination continue…
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 presidential election. Chairman of the forum and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, announced this on Thursday at the APC summit in Abuja. Uzodimma said the APC governors were united in…
No fewer than 17 people have been reportedly killed by bandits in three communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. About 38 others were also said to have been abducted when the bandits invaded the communities on Tuesday night. Aminu Khalid, a former Councillor said the affected communities include, Ungwan Sako, Kunkurai and…
The presidency has reacted to predictions by John Campbell, a former US ambassador to Nigeria, that the country was on the verge of collapse. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, Presidential Spokes, Garba Shehu said, Campbell has been predicting about Nigeria’s collapse for several year. Campbell had in a recent article he co-authored with…
Plateau state governor, Mr. Simon Lalong, has warned that he will deal ruthlessly with any attempt to incite crisis in the state through fake information. On Saturday, 22 travellers were killed following an attack that occurred along Rukuba road, Jos. The victims were said to be commuters who attended a religious programme in Bauchi and were…
Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state, Alhaji Shehu Bala, has said that the killings in the state will not end if people insist on vengeance. Speaking on Thursday while featuring on Arise TV programme, “Morning Show”, Bala said the solution to lasting peace in the state is forgiveness and understanding. “If…
