Protests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have spurned violent clashes as police cracked down. Al Jazeera reports that police fired tear gas as hundreds of people protested in the capital Kinshasa on Tuesday against proposed constitutional changes that critics worry could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in power. The…
There was a sensational murder trial in the seventies. It involved Jimoh Isola a.k.a. Ejigbadero. He was found guilty of the murder of Raji Oba. The case even dragged on to the supreme court but the accused was also found guilty there. In one of the courts, the accused, maybe because of his not understanding…
It’s an incontrovertible fact that God holds the future. I’m not unaware that some may not believe in the existence of God but I do believe there’s God. I don’t believe I owe anyone an apology for my belief! But then, aren’t we saddling our God with too many responsibilities? I mean he has given…
The European Parliament is to open an “antenna” office in Canada’s national capital as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to deepen ties with the 27-member bloc. CBC News reports that in a news release on Monday, Robert Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said: “Europe and Canada share values, interests and a commitment to the same…
Photo credit: Reuters One person has died and 25 others remain missing after a boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Gavos, south of Crete on Sunday. The Greek Herald reports that the Hellenic Coast Guard said 51 people were rescued from the water following the sinking, which occurred about 38 nautical miles…
Photo credit: Reuters Voting began on Monday in the Philippines’ Muslim-majority south under heightened security after three people were killed and 15 wounded in violence on the eve of the historic election. Reuters reports that the vote is seen as a crucial test of efforts seeking to bring lasting peace and development to a region once…
Considering the goings on in Nigeria, I just feel it is not too late for us to get down to the brass tacks before electing the next tenant of Aso Rock. In the first instance, the candidate must not have been handpicked by a so-called godfather. In fact, if I had my way, I would…
