Author: Blacc Theddi
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Senegal Begins Oil Production, Promises Reform
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Senegal begins oil production, promising transparent profit management and reforms to boost economic growth. President Faye commits to renegotiating contracts for greater national benefit. Senegal has marked a significant milestone as it commenced oil production, a development President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hailed as a pivotal moment in the nation’s history.…
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Shocking Electricity Tariff Hikes Leave Nigerian Businesses in the Dark
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Electricity Tariff Hikes have led to business closures and job losses in Nigeria. MAN and lawmakers criticize NERC for poor consultation, while the government defends the hike to reduce subsidies. In recent months, Nigeria’s power sector has been embroiled in controversy following an astronomical hike in electricity tariffs. This development,…
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Orlu State: The Latest Chapter in Nigeria’s Endless Puzzle of State Creation
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Orlu State bill passes first reading, seeking to amend Nigeria’s Constitution, creating the 37th state from Imo, Abia, and Anambra. History shows state creation’s complexity and impacts. User advises caution against divisive tactics. In a move that has set tongues wagging and reignited debates on the structure of Nigeria, the…
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Honoring Legacy: Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe
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Chinua Achebe Expressway named by President Tinubu in Abuja honors the renowned novelist. This follows the recent naming of roads after Wole Soyinka and Tinubu, celebrating Nigeria’s literary icons. In a move reflecting deep respect for Nigerian literary heritage, President Bola Tinubu has named the M18 road in the Guzape…
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Spy Plane? Malawi’s Vice President Disappears into Thin Air Mid-Flight
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Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others have vanished into thin air in a surreal turn of events that seems straight out of a spy thriller. The Malawi Defense Force aircraft reportedly “went off the radar” shortly after departing from the nation’s capital, Lilongwe, earlier today. According to a…
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IPOB a Terrorist Organization? Or Just Another Chapter in Nigeria’s Political Soap Opera?
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Is IPOB a terrorist organization? According to the Global Terrorism Index 2023, IPOB entered the top 10 deadliest terror groups of 2022. This inclusion highlights a contentious debate about the group’s nature and activities, particularly in the Sahel region and Nigeria. Global Terrorism Index 2023 Findings The Global Terrorism Index…
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Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing Passes Second Reading, Northern Senators Kick
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Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing progresses amidst opposition from northern senators, highlighting deep divisions on managing pastoralist-farmer conflicts in Nigeria. As the Senate deliberates on the controversial bill to ban open grazing and establish regulated ranches in Nigeria, tensions are palpable. The proposed legislation, officially titled “A Bill to…
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Africa: The Famine Frontline – UN Hotspots Report Sounds the Alarm!
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UN Hotspots Report warns of imminent famine in Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, Nigeria, Mali, and South Sudan, highlighting urgent need for global action to prevent catastrophe. In a chilling revelation, the latest Hunger Hotspots report by the UN’s FAO and WFP exposes a looming famine threatening Gaza, with acute food insecurity…