Shut Down Ends With Promise Of DACA Fix
As Republicans celebrated the end of the historical, yet brief, government shutdown, approximately 800,000 DACA recipients and countless more DREAMers (undocumented immigrants who have been living in the United States since they were children) faced their disappointment. Because, though the future of the government is insured for at least the next few weeks, their future […]
Nigeria: Buhari Is Too Weak To Run The Country’s Affairs – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said President Muhammadu Buhari is too weak to pilot the affairs of Nigeria. In a statement made available to our correspondent and titled “The Way Out: A clarion call for Coalition for Nigeria Movement,” Obasanjo, while considering the situation of the country, said Buhari should quit office after the expiration of […]
The DREAMers Take On D.C: A First-Hand Account
On a chilly Wednesday morning in Washington D.C, the Rotunda of the Russell Senate Office was filled with reporters, adjusting their appearance, looking over notes and prepping for live television. This is not unusual. The Rotunda is often used as a pseudo-pressroom for members of Congress to speak directly to news networks and, thusly, to […]
Interview: Nigerians Will Access Improved Electricity, Roads In 2018 – Fashola
Mr. Babatunde Fashola is the Nigerian Minister of Power, Works, and Housing. In this interview, he outlined the milestones made by his ministry and efforts its making to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Excerpts: How would you access electricity supply, particularly under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari? This administration has achieved some milestones. Our […]
Interview: It Is No Longer Business As Usual For Illegal Miners – Fayemi
Interview: Dr. Kayode Fayemi is the Minister of Mines and Steel Development. In this interview, he outlined the implication of running a mono-product economy, industry challenges and illegal operations of some firms in the mines and steel sector. Excerpts: What is the contribution of the Ministry of Mines and Steel to the Nigerian economy in […]
Bipartisan Efforts Elicit Racist Remarks From President Trump
Speaking behind closed doors; using racist, derogatory terminology on Thursday, Trump exhibited severe disgust for immigrants from Africa, Haiti, and El Salvador. Trump referred to immigrants from countries mentioned above as immigrants from “shithole countries,” according to The Washington Post. The meeting was held with a team of senators who met with him to compromise on […]
The Rise And Fall Of Steve Bannon
One year ago, Steve Bannon was on top of the world. He was President Trump’s most trusted advisor, had successfully changed American politics through his news website Breitbart, and was poised to bring his nationalist agenda to the world stage. After Andrew Breitbart’s death in 2012, Bannon became the voice of the right-wing Breitbart news […]
Nigeria: Panic Looms As Herdsmen Slaughter Police Officers
More tension is currently growing in Nigeria over the uprising of Fulani herdsmen who have embarked on the killing of citizens across the country lawlessly. The group, which is fast becoming a terror in the country again struck in Benue state with the killing of some police officers that were deployed to the state to […]
Nigeria: Atiku is the major sponsor of Fulani herdsmen – Norther Elders
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been accused of being the principal backbone of the Fulani herdsmen terrorizing Nigeria. The Fulani herdsmen have been the current threat in the country with several people killed lawlessly. In a recent attack, no fewer than 50 persons were killed in Benue state with several communities attacked at the […]
Nigerian: President Asked To Declare Fulani Herdsmen Terrorists As 50 killed
Citizens across Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare Fulani herdsmen are currently terrorizing the country as a terrorist group. The Fulani herdsmen are a group of northern herdsmen who are currently holding the country hostage with the killing of people across the nation. In the recent attack that is currently generating […]