Author: Alade Adisa

A former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that democracy in Africa has failed because it does not align with the continent’s values, culture, and way of life. Obasanjo spoke said at the 60th birthday colloquium of Emeka Ihedioha, former governor of Imo State on Monday. The former president questioned whether Africa was practising true democracy or merely adopting Western liberal democracy. Obasanjo argued that before colonial rule, Africa had governance systems that served the people effectively, which, in his view, qualified as democracy. He referenced Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy as “government of the people, by the…

US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia as Donald Trump pushes to broker a limited ceasefire that Washington hopes will mark the first step toward lasting peace in Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a one-month halt on strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders last week. But uncertainty remains over how and when the partial ceasefire would take effect – and whether its scope would extend beyond energy infrastructure to include other critical sites, such as hospitals, bridges, and vital utilities. US officials held initial talks with Ukraine on…

Thomas Tuchel has warned that club managers cannot expect favours from him over the fitness of their England players, insisting “we do what’s good for us.” England play their second World Cup qualifier in four days against Latvia at Wembley on Monday night, with Tuchel preparing to name his second line-up as head coach. Anthony Gordon has returned to Newcastle United with a hip injury he suffered in the victory over Albania and Tuchel will make some changes, with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers pushing to make his first England start, having won three caps as a substitute. But Tuchel has…

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country.and criminal prosecution. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular officers can access an individual’s full immigration history, making it nearly impossible to avoid penalties for past violations. They further emphasised that travelers are responsible for adhering to the terms of their visa and that ignorance of visa regulations will not be accepted as an excuse. The…

Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean telecoms mogul, Strive Masiyiwa, has partnered with Nvidia Corp. to establish Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. According to a statement on Cassava’s website, the company will integrate Nvidia’s cutting-edge computing and AI software into its data centres in South Africa by June 2025, with further expansion planned for Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria. “This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity, helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in a fast-changing world. It provides the supercomputers and software needed to train AI while keeping…

As if the game of golf at the moment was not bizarre enough, Tiger Woods confirmed on Sunday night that he is in a relationship with the former daughter-in-law of President Trump. Woods, 49, is in the habit of making his sport draw breath with his social media posts, as he proved with the recent revelation that he has undergone yet more surgery – this time on his Achilles – and will almost certainly be sidelined for the entirety of this season. However, because of his guarded nature when it comes to his private life, his message on Sunday night…

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has debunked reports claiming that she has apologised to the Senate over the controversy that led to her suspension. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, in a statement on Monday, March 24, 2025, described the claims as “false and misleading,” reaffirming her stance on the issue that resulted in her six-month suspension. Her statements read, “The reports suggesting that I have apologized to the Senate and retracted my position are completely untrue. I stand firmly by my words and actions and have not issued any apology to the Senate or anyone regarding this…

The US is working towards an Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine despite another night of intense drone strikes that have killed civilians in Kyiv. The White House wants to secure a truce by Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20 in both the Western and Orthodox churches, officials told Bloomberg. US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Saudi Arabia this week for talks on a partial truce. Ukrainian officials will meet US mediators on Monday in what is thought to be the first set of parallel negotiations since the early weeks of the war in…

The Searchers will make their first and last appearance at Glastonbury in June after forming nearly 70 years ago For nearly 70 years, The Searchers have toured the country’s clubs, pubs and music festivals, making them the longest-running band in British pop history. But now, the Merseybeat band have announced their retirement, culminating with a final gig at Glastonbury – their first appearance at the festival – in June. The Liverpool group, formed by Mike Pender and John McNally in 1957, has been playing with line-up changes continuously for 68 years since becoming established as contemporaries of The Beatles. Known…

At least seven people are dead, including a 5-year-old girl, after Russia launched nearly 150 drones across Ukraine overnight — just a day before cease-fire talks are set to resume, officials said. The Kremlin fired 147 explosive drones early Sunday across the Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Odesa and Donetsk regions, with the Ukrainian military able to shoot down or deflect 122 of the UAVs. One of the drones that made it through Ukraine’s defences hit the capital city of Kyiv, killing three people; including the little girl, her father and an 80-year-old woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Another 10 people…