By Peter Duru, Makurdi An Otukpo based lawyer and activist, Mike Ofikwu has been gruesomely murdered by unknown armed men at his residence in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. Mr. Ofikwu was reportedly shot dead by the unknown assailants Wednesday night at about 8pm by the entrance of his residence on Otukpa Street in the ancient…
Hurricanes have become a defining challenge for Florida, reshaping its landscape and testing the resilience of its communities. Each season brings destruction, but it also presents an opportunity: to rebuild not just what was lost, but to create a more sustainable, durable future. Here’s how Florida can achieve smarter rebuilding strategies rooted in innovation, community engagement, and climate adaptation….
Ghana has continued its Pan-African mission to reconnect the African diaspora with their ancestral home. In a historic ceremony, 524 African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans were granted Ghanaian citizenship. This event shows Ghana’s commitment to fostering unity among African descendants and addressing the dislocation caused by the transatlantic slave trade. ALSO READ: How Germany Earned $6.3 Billion from Chocolate Exports…
Germany, a country with no cocoa plantations, earned $6.3 billion from chocolate exports in 2023. Meanwhile, Africa, home to over 70% of global cocoa production, earned only $5.7 billion from raw cocoa exports in 2022. Why the Disparity in Africa’s Cocoa Industry? The disparity between Africa’s cocoa production and the global chocolate market’s profits stems from structural imbalances in…
The concept of “human zoos,” where people were exhibited as spectacles for the entertainment and curiosity of European and Western audiences, is one of the most grotesque examples of racism and dehumanization in modern history. These exhibitions showcased individuals—primarily from African, Indigenous, and other colonized communities—as living proof of so-called “savage” or “primitive” cultures, often juxtaposed against Western “civilization.”…
A 5-year-old autistic child recently drowned after walking away from an Osceola County playground that was specifically designed for “children on the autism spectrum,” according to a news release. Deputies said that Arturo Angarita was with his father and another sibling at SENSES Park located at 2296 Camelia Drive, Kissimmee, on Nov. 13. According to the release, the father…
Marius Hoiby, the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, was arrested on Monday in Oslo on multiple charges, including rape and abuse. Police in the capital confirmed the arrest, with the charge relating to “sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or for other reasons is unable to resist the act.” Alongside this charge, Hoiby faces additional…
After the death of a former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ibrahim Zakari, his son Mubarak Zakari has also passed on. Late Ibrahim served as Director-General of the NIA from 1995 to 1998. He also served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the early 1990s and headed the country’s anti-terrorism efforts during former President…
The Congo River, flowing through Central Africa, holds the title of the deepest river in the world, reaching depths of over 220 meters (720 feet). It spans approximately 4,700 kilometers (2,920 miles), making it the second-longest river in Africa, after the Nile, and the ninth-longest in the world. Beyond its size, the Congo River possesses extraordinary hydroelectric potential, capable…
In Finland, an intriguing natural phenomenon called the “Kummakivi” balancing rock has fascinated people for thousands of years. This massive boulder, perched precariously atop another rock, has remained stable for an estimated 11,000 to 12,000 years. The formation dates back to the end of the last Ice Age when retreating glaciers left behind such geological marvels. Located in Ruokolahti,…
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