Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared details about his imprisonment under the military regime of the late General Sani Abacha in 1995. Speaking to a delegation of young leaders from the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, Obasanjo reflected on the challenges he faced during that period and his eventual decision to re-enter politics to help stabilize Nigeria. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs are fueling global economic uncertainty and driving up long-term borrowing costs, potentially exacerbating pressures on the global economy in 2025. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, speaking to reporters in Washington, highlighted the unpredictability of U.S. trade policies as a significant factor contributing to global financial instability. “That uncertainty is actually expressed globally through higher long-term interest rates,”…

The PAWS airdrop is a new and exciting opportunity for Telegram users to earn cryptocurrency. It’s a part of the growing trend of using Telegram as a platform for distributing new tokens to a wide audience. PAWS offers users a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new project by completing simple tasks and engaging with the community. The PAWS airdrop works through a Telegram bot that…

The L.A wildfires, which began on January 7th, have engulfed large portions of the Los Angeles area, causing widespread destruction. This has forced thousands of residents, celebrities inclusive to leave their homes. Among the 80,000+ displaced are celebrities who have called the region home for years. Some, like Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, and Spencer and Heidi Pratt, have lost their homes. Others,…

Jimmy Carter, celebrated for his humility and service, was honored at a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. The event, marked by a somber pageantry, drew all of his living presidential successors, including President Biden, who delivered the eulogy. Tributes focused on Carter’s post-presidency humanitarian work, his unwavering character, and his enduring impact despite electoral setbacks. Grandsons Joshua and Jason Carter shared personal anecdotes, highlighting his humility, frugality,…

Airdrops are a popular method in the cryptocurrency world where projects distribute tokens or coins for free to early adopters or community members. These freebies can range from small amounts to substantial holdings, depending on the project and its goals. How do Airdrops Work? Crypto projects often use airdrops to majorly boost awareness. By so doing, they introduce their new token or platform to a wider audience. It is also…

The 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, originally scheduled for January 12th, will now be held on January 26th, 2025, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The ceremony, honoring the finest achievements in film and television of 2024, was postponed due to Southern California wildfires. It will air live on E! and stream on Peacock the following day. Chelsea Handler returns as host for the third consecutive year. The…

The apex umbrella body of Ikwerre ethnic, Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide (OICOW), has reaffirmed its ancestral root, declaring that they are not Igbos but purely Rivers people. While speaking to journalists on Thursday at the Obiri Ikwerre Town Hall in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Eze Barr. Godspower Onuekwa, made this declaration. Clarifying this misconception of the ancestry root identification, the…

Apple products are generally known for their versatility, slickness and other special features. This has made them a top contender in the technology market for decades now. The laptop or desktop produced by Apple is called MacBook. The MacBook lives up to every hype you have probably heard about it. Although arguably expensive when compared alongside other brands, the macbook still remains a top pick and relevant till today. It…

Do you know Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, can give you a perfect weekend getaway? Yes, an Ibadan weekend getaway. Photo Credit: Samuel Falade. People are quite oblivious to the goodness of Ibadan houses. It is not just the brown roof city. Ibadan is quite a buzzing city with loads of fun imbued within it only if you know it. With drastic improvements in the city’s road system, a…

By Aanu Adeoye in Lagos Buyer of ExxonMobil’s assets in the west African country wants to double production within six months The Nigerian company that took over the local operation of ExxonMobil wants to double production within six months, after moving in to take advantage of the retreat of foreign majors from the county’s onshore oil sector. London-listed Seplat completed its purchase of a range of oil and gas assets…

Economists are sometimes accused of spending too much time studying recondite subjects and constructing elaborate theoretical modls of little interest to anyone outside the profession’s high clergy, but here’s an NBER paper on some real-life drama. FT Alphaville’s emphasis below: In this study, we investigate whether reproductive rights affect migration. We do so using a synthetic difference-in-differences design that leverages variation from the 2022 Dobbs decision, which allowed…