You have heard of neoliberalism and neoconservatism. Now welcome to the age of neoimperialism. The most striking moment in Donald Trump’s inaugural address last month was his pledge that the US “will once again consider itself a growing nation — one that increases our wealth, expands our territory”. Hopes that Trump’s talk of territorial expansion was an empty rhetorical flourish have faded. The president’s references to foreign territories that he…

The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting started Before Donald Trump re-entered the White House last month, his top donor Elon Musk’s grand plan to slash trillions of dollars in US government spending appeared to consist of little more than a logo of a dog wearing sunglasses, and a stream of provocative social media posts. But behind the scenes,…

Today’s Sunday Gospel Jam is The Great Commission Album. Make that ride to church worthwhile! The Nigerian gospel scene has seen so many greats come to the spotlight over the years with more gospel singers rising up each year. Gospel artistes like Nathaniel Bassey, Sinach and a few others have been regarded as pacesetters of contemporary worship music in Nigeria and Africa at large. But one major individual who has…

By Craig Simpson Officials from David Lammy’s department set to meet Caribbean delegation demanding trillions of pounds, sources claim Sources said David Lammy’s department will meet members of the Reparations Commission of the Caribbean Community Credit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire The Foreign Office is to open talks on slavery reparations with Caribbean officials demanding trillions of pounds from the UK, sources have claimed. Members of the Reparations Commission of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), a…

For sometime now,the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has been having a running battle both with the Kaduna State House of Assembly over his indictment by the lawmakers ,and same for the presidency for his recent criticisms of the APC -led administration. In this analysis, Damilola Olufemi examines the possible links between the ongoing imbroglio and the 2027 presidential race. Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State,…

“There was enough evidence that the government of President Obasanjo was reluctant to find the killers of Bola Ige.” – Chief Bisi Akande When Chief James Ajibola Ige, SAN, was murdered on December 23, 2001, few days after resigning his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Justice, some thought it would be a matter of days before the assailants would be arrested and brought to justice. Their optimism was because Ige,…

The writer is a science commentator An unfamiliar message now sits on the homepage of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It reads: “CDC’s website is being modified to comply with President Trump’s executive orders.” The executive orders, which crack down on perceived wokeness in government agencies, have thrown American science into chaos since they were signed in late January. One, targeting “illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity”,…

UK universities face financial strain as student visa rules tighten, reducing international enrollments. Rising costs and tuition freezes worsen the crisis. Since May 2023, the UK government has implemented sweeping changes to student visa policies, limiting the ability of international students to bring dependants. Effective from January 1, 2024, only students enrolled in postgraduate research programs, such as PhD courses, or those receiving government-sponsored scholarships for courses exceeding six months,…

  US president’s outlandish idea has dramatically raised stakes and would create another catastrophe for Palestinians For weeks, Arab leaders have been waiting anxiously to gauge how US President Donald Trump would respond to the Middle East’s biggest crisis in decades, wary of his unpredictability, his lack of understanding of a complex region and his unabashed pro-Israel bias. But none in their wildest dreams would have expected the extraordinary,…

Study finds link between using the devices and worse performance but suggests the answer does not lie in school bans alone Banning phones in schools does not improve children’s marks or mental health, a study has found. The University of Birmingham found that students’ sleep, exercise and academic record did not differ between schools with and without phone bans in place. Evidence also showed restrictive phone policies did not lower the overall time young people…

Long time, no fashion gist! Nigerian celebrities have set out to make this year a fashion-memorable one. Nigerian celebrities and fashionistas do not need a runway to make fashion statements. Any time of the day, they make a fashion statement that leaves jaw-dropping. In January, there was a lot of fashion buzzkill by celebrities. In this article, I will be reviewing some of these looks that caught my attention maybe…

Last year’s Met Gala was a runway of dreams with its dress code as the Garden of Time. However for the Met Gala 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the dress code for the event in May: “Tailored for You.” This dress code celebrates the accompanying exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which focuses on suiting and menswear, particularly Black menswear over the centuries. André Leon Talley 5th Avenue,…