South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea Begin ‘Deep And Lasting Collaboration’ On Oil And Gas
South Sudan and Equatorial Guinea announced a historic partnership today in Juba, setting out the terms for a strong bilateral relationship between the African oil and gas producers. The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima and South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum H.E. Ezekiel […]
When The Media Normalizes Trump
President Trump and the media have a strained relationship, and the press is quick to call out Trump when he says things that are overtly incendiary. This results in daily shouting sessions between reporters and Press Secretary Sean Spicer, with frustrated journalists trying to get straight answers or clarification from an administration unwilling to admit weakness. […]
Trump and Ryan Working Together on Unpopular Health Care Reform
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and the Trump Administration are “on the same page” when it comes to repealing the Affordable Care Act and replacing it with the proposed American Health Care Act, despite criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. “We are on the same page with the White House. I think there are those […]
Modest is the new bold: fashion world progresses with Muslim designers and exquisite attire
There is a bold new trend in fashion, and it’s not the #FreeTheNippleMania. Quite the opposite, in fact. Last year, Anniesa Hasibuan made history in the fashion world when she featured an entire collection of hijab wear at New York Fashion Week. This year Hasibuan is making history once again by having her second collection […]
Scott Pruitt, the new head of the EPA, questions the science behind climate change
Scott Pruitt believes that his personal opinion does not matter when it comes to the effects of climate change on the environment. Bernie Sanders and Scott Pruitt had an intense conversation at the confirmation hearing in January. Sanders stated, “As you may know, some 97% of scientists who have written articles for peer-reviewed journals have […]
Nigeria: Buhari Returns After Medical Vacation
President Muhammdu Buhari returns to Nigeria after medical vacation Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on Friday after more than a month-long medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Buhari left the country on the 19th of January on a 10-day vacation which he said he would also use to have a medical check-up. The […]
International Women’s Day: A Tribute to Women in History
Yesterday millions of women across the world marched in solidarity to bring awareness to women’s rights issues. Not only is it significant to acknowledge women’s rights and social justice issues today, but it is also important to look back on the powerful movements and the women who shaped history. In honor of International Women’s Day, […]
Xenophobia: Nigerian Parliament Storms South Africa
Nigerian lawmakers from the Federal House of Representatives have set up a high powered delegation to visit South Africa and interface with its parliament over the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. According to the lawmakers, the resolution of the members is a fact-finding one to ascertain the actual cause of the attacks on Nigerian citizens. The […]
Text Of President Trump New Revised Travel Ban
President Trump yesterday signed a new revised order banning six Muslim countries from entering the United States. Below is the full text of the law. MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring […]
THE NIGERIAN ARGUMENTS: RECONSTRUCTING THE FOUNDATIONS PT2
When The Center Can No Longer Hold The Branches In every democratic capitalist society, systematic delegation of responsibilities to the federating units and the grassroots, improves economic viability and spurs growth. Our current federal structure is too far away from the people it intends to serve and is too occupied to be responsive to the […]
