Swamp On Steroids: Trump Lawyer Pay For Play Scandal
NBC News reported on Wednesday that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney contacted pharmaceutical company Novartis after the 2016 election “promising access” to the incoming Administration. A senior official from Novartis confirmed reports about the interaction with Cohen.” He [Cohen] contacted us after the new administration was in place,” the official said. “He was […]
Nigeria: Buhari Turning Nigeria Into Authoritarian State – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that Nigeria is gradually gravitating towards an authoritarian state under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, as the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of expression of the citizens is no longer respected. The main opposition party stated this in response to Buhari’s seemingly indifferent concern to issues of human rights violations […]
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Naira Keeps Depreciating – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has opened up on the reason the country’s currency keeps depreciate on a daily basis. According to the apex bank, a constant extreme outflow of foreign exchange had severely induced depreciation of the naira value. Mr. Ganiyu Amao, Director of Research CBN, confirmed this development while speaking at a public hearing […]
Winnie Mandela’s Legacy: A Clarion Call For Every African Woman
Last month, the world was awakened by the demise of a foremost South African anti-apartheid activist and politician, and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela – Mandela. Fondly known as the ” Mother of the Nation ” by her supporters, apparently because of her tacit involvement in anti-apartheid South Africa struggles, or perhaps because […]
The Lying President Of The United State
In a speech to members at the National Rifle Association’s Annual meeting on Friday President Donald Trump told an enthusiastic crowd at least six statements that ranged from exaggerated truths to outright lies. The President’s comments about Chicago’s gun laws, Catch and Release, Paul Manafort, political appointees, and unemployment immigration laws were either completely untrue, […]
Burundi: When Referendum Becomes A Nation’s Lifeline
As May 17- deal day for a constitutional referendum in Burundi- closes in, Caracal Reports correspondents, James Ojo examines the growing controversies and why the constitutional exercise remains a watershed in the political history of the East African nation. There are two sides to a coin. Come May 17, Burundi, a country in East Africa […]
Buhari, First Sub Saharan African Leader To Meet US President Trump
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari the first leader of a sub-Saharan African leader met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, April 30th, 2018. The meeting comes weeks after Rex Tillerson, then U.S. secretary of state, visited Nigeria and other African countries in March only to be fired after his return to […]
Week in Review: Palestinian and Israeli conflict
Thousands of Palestinians were injured Friday after rushing into Gaza towards Israel and attempting to break down the barrier fence. Israeli troops fired at the protesters, killing at least three. Reports vary about who took the first steps toward violence, with both sides claiming they attacked out of self-defense. The protests are expected to continue […]
Korea Reunification: From The Brink Of Nuclear War To Hopes For Peace
North Korean president Kim Jong Un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in met on Friday, pledging to pursue “complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula” and officially end the seventy-year conflict between the two countries. The heavily publicized day-long summit was filled with long conversations, photo opportunities, and elaborate ceremony in addition to heartfelt moments between […]
Nigeria: APC In Disarray Over Selection Of Party Chairmanship
For the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, it is a tale of a house falling apart. The fight over APC chairmanship ticket is acrimoniously becoming a dilemma for the ruling party. The situation, if not swiftly resolved, may hinder the chances of the party winning the forthcoming 2019 general elections. While some members prefer Chief […]