Biafra secession: ‘A significant majority of the people in the southeast are fed up with Nigeria’
As disaffection mounts in southeast Nigeria, many Igbos, who waged the Biafra secessionist war in the 1960s after independence, say they still feel as if they are treated as second-class citizens more than 50 years on – a sentiment they say has been aggravated by an aloof and unsympathetic President...
Nigerian separatist Kanu, once arrested in Kenya, has rekindled Biafran secessionism in southeast states
When President Muhammadu Buhari flew into southeastern Imo State last week to commission a handful of development projects, he was greeted by deserted streets and shuttered businesses: Residents were demonstrating against his leadership by staying at home. Dressed in traditional Igbo attire, matching the outfit of his host, Governor Hope...
One million Nigerian children to miss school as militia attacks on schools for ransom rise
More than 1,000 pupils have been snatched in mass abductions for ransom by criminal gangs in Nigeria’s northwest and central states since December with dozens still in captivity. The UN children’s agency UNICEF says there have been 20 attacks on schools in Nigeria this year and more than 1,400 pupils...
Kenyans listen, we have a destiny with history to compel elected leaders to refund taxpayers’ money
It is on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 8am. As you will recall, on January 30, 2021, President Uhuru Kenyatta, while meeting leaders from the former Central Province at the Sagana State Lodge, he directed that all the 2,224 Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) countrywide receive Ksh2 million ($273,000) each as...
Opening economies: ‘Zero Covid’ countries unsure if they can keep the virus at bay if they reopen
Some of the countries that have been most successful at keeping Covid-19 at bay are now seeking ways to gingerly lower the barriers that protect them while minimising the risk that the disease will become endemic. China, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan all closed their borders last year and...
G20 nations talk about climate change, but lack plan for their 2015 Paris Accord obligations
None of the world’s major economies – including the entire G20 – have a climate plan that meets their obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to an analysis published on Wednesday, despite scientists’ warning that deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions are needed now. The watchdog Climate Action Tracker...
How Arsenal’s new right-back Tomiyasu plans to ease pressure on under-pressure manager Arteta
Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is planning to ease the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta by offering crucial versatility. The Japan international had strong links with a move to the Premier League throughout the summer. However, after significant interest from Tottenham, Arsenal snapped him up on transfer deadline day. Tomiyasu, who...
New call to lay off clueless Man United’s manager Solskjaer for ex Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
Manchester United have been told they are being held back by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and they should take the chance to bring in a top-class replacement while he’s still available. The replacement in question is former Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte, who is also being linked targeted by Arsenal as an...
Chinese greed: Red alert out on the damage illegal fishing is doing to Africa’s ‘blue economy’
Maritime security experts warn that illegal fishing is undermining Africa’s “blue economy” that covers the continent’s fisheries, tourism, aquaculture, transport, ports and oil drilling. The African Union Development Agency (AUDA) says development of blue economy is critical to the continent’s prosperity. “Africa is one of the most blessed continents in...
Guinea junta meets civilian leadership to discuss shape of post-coup government
Guinea’s new military rulers began consultations with political, religious and business leaders on Tuesday which they say will lead to the formation of a transitional government following the coup that ousted President Alpha Conde on September 5. In a short address, coup leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, a special forces commander...
