…been in charge for 44 years! Its shouting-distance neighbour, Equatorial Guinea, bears a similar burden of geriatric sit-tightism, in the hands of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been ruling since 1979 as the second president of the parlous nation. In fact, in sit-tightism longevity, Mbasogo takes the world reco…

…viper's belly that bring about the viper's death. Today, the North appears trapped in a similar tragedy. Much of the violence consuming it comes not from strangers but from sons it nurtured, tolerated or failed to restrain. Yet, that is not its deepest irritation. Its greater discomfort lies in the fact that the rest o…

…75 per cent of the population consists of military officers raises troubling questions. Similar breaches have occurred at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna. Such incidents point to possible collusion or undue familiarity between security personnel and informants feeding intelligence to bandits. A defining characte…

…expression. (Compare: Any training in English should emphasize clarity of expression.) Similarly, some users confuse the particle/preposition that should go with the verb prepare (or its noun preparation) with the one that goes with the adjective preparatory. They would say, preparatory for instead of preparatory to. R…

…slaves. In addition to cancelling a debt of £600,000, she paid Por- tugal £300,000 for similar rights north of the equator. In spite of all this, illicit trading in slaves lingered on in different parts of 8 THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC HOW THEY CAME 9 Nigeria till about the end of 1850. As we have noted, the British merchant…

…should send someone else who knows how to pronounce tọọrọ (two and a half pennies). In a similarly misguided vein, last Thursday, Nigerians had the opportunity of reflecting on the concept of National security vs. State censorship. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, asked newspaper editor…

…cenotaph for the "Unknown Soldier" whom we celebrate on January 15 every year, we should similarly erect a cenotaph for the "Unknown heroes of our Democracy" to be celebrated every Democracy Day. The President said: "The heroes of June 12 secured political freedom. Our challenge is to secure economic freedom. Democracy…

…sometimes receive information from representatives of armed groups. In addition, a similar publication about the attack on the airport appeared in Jeune Afrique. The author of the article cites a representative of civil society. Although this statement is questionable, if the information is confirmed, it is regrettable…

…cooperation and coordination to address cross-border security issues. The State of Qatar similarly denounced the fatal onslaught, restating its “firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences to the families of the…

…learning about who you and I might be from chatbots. Thomas Dimson and Joey Flynn had a similar feeling, leading them to create In the Weights. The "weights" in question are the numerical parameters that shape an AI model's training and output, so the website purports to measure how well "a model is able to recall some…

…Chemical and Allied Products (CAP), BUA Foods, and Jaiz Bank have also experienced similar adjustments in recent weeks. These markdowns have collectively weighed on the broader market index. A second factor is half-year portfolio rebalancing by institutional investors.As the first half of the year draws to a close, fun…

…and other stakeholders also played important roles in mobilizing voters," he said. Similarly, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who oversaw election security, described the bye-election as one of the most peaceful electoral exercises conducted in recent years. "The election is without rancour. We…

…the single 47mm LTE model. Analysts disagree on what comes next: PhoneArena expects a similar price to the current model, around $649.99, though it does not rule out a price increase. Tom’s Guide expects prices to hold steady this year. Tech Advisor argues that a price increase is likely, citing the extent to which Sam…

…Pro, at $179 in the US and £159 in the UK. It uses an open fit design with no ear tips, similar to the original AirPods. This design makes the Buds4 light and comfortable for long wear, but it comes at a cost. Lab tests show that the open fit limits how well ANC can work, since there is no seal to block outside sound i…

…information, stressing that maintaining security remains a collective responsibility. Similarly, the candidate of the APC in the election, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, expressed confidence in securing victory, citing favourable reports from polling units across the district.Faduyile, who voted at Ward 6, Unit 5, LA Primary Sch…

…as the Commission commences a national data verification exercise in the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave the assurance on Friday night while hosting an RMAFC delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt. The delegation is in Rivers State to update information available to the Commission and assess fiscal data r…

…party to remain steadfast in supporting Olawepo-Hashim's campaign and political vision. Similarly, a party leader, Samuel Abiola, said the endorsement reflected the confidence members have in the candidate's ability to unite Nigerians and provide purposeful leadership. According to him, Olawepo-Hashim's vision aligns w…

…the election were more friendly and relaxed compared to previous elections in the state. Similarly, a tricycle operator, Mr Moses Ajibade, acknowledged awareness of the police directive restricting movement but said economic realities compelled him to continue working. Ajibade explained that he needed to provide for hi…

…at the helm, the structure he handed over to Ibrahim Gusau in 2022 looked remarkably similar to the one he met. Same committees, same bottlenecks, same reliance on last-minute interventions. The most painful marker came under his tenure: Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after three consecutive appearanc…

…attackers had exploited a communications blackout in the area. Jihadists have long used similar conditions in northeastern Nigeria. A local hunter, Waliu Aje, told AFP a joint team of troops, men from a state-owned paramilitary outfit known as Amotekun, and fellow hunters had engaged in a two-hour firefight with the ki…

…players and he stays grounded and put in the work.” But why are we not seeing a lot of similar stories to Yohanna? Despite the incredible talent pool in Nigeria, there is no steady stream of young academy products getting these moves abroad. There used to be a time when Pepsi, for instance, funded one of the best acade…

…come to terms with the tragedy, another elder, 73-year-old Okon Akpan, was killed in a similar manner the following day. This time, his body was allegedly taken away, leaving behind only traces of blood in his compound. The killings sent panic through the community.A resident who identified himself simply as Ekpeyong s…

…will be transferred to the next generation? These conversations are not signs of pessimism. They are acts of responsibility. I often remind clients that wealth creation and wealth transfer are two different skills. Many people successfully build wealth but fail to preserve it across generations because they never put t…

…trigger further heat production, potentially leading to fires or explosions. Similarly, the United Nations Environment Programme has warned that leaking battery electrolytes can contaminate soil and groundwater, posing serious risks to ecosystems and human health. In many developing countries, weak waste management sys…

…Sacrifices of fallen soldiers, affected communities must not be overlooked--IbemSimilarly, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) questioned the rationale behind reintegrating hundreds of former terrorists into society without sufficient public transparency regarding the programme's long-term effectiveness. Pr…