Island-wide blackout hits Cuba

Photo credit: AP News Officials in Cuba have reported an island-wide blackout on Monday as the energy and economic crises deepen in this country of some 11 million people. CBC News reports that Cuba has blamed its woes on a US energy blockade after President Donald Trump warned in January of tariffs on any country that…

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Master Blaster – Adewale Sobowale

Ghana President breaks record, appoints 110 ministers As an amateur scrabble player, the phrase must have been existing somewhere in my subconscious. However, it became pronounced when the American super songster, Stevie Wonder sometime in 1980, released an album – Hotter Than July, In that album is a single that is dedicated to late Bob…

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People’s Power! -Adewale Sobowale

There’s no other current evidence of what people’s power could do in a democracy than the recent happenings in Lagos State. We are all aware of the fact that the state of aquatic splendour recently increased its land use charges and vehicle registration fees. However, most of the citizens didn’t find it funny. They felt…

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On Sanusi! – Adewale Sobowale

Just thought I should make it clear that I really don’t care where the political actors come from as long as they are picked democratically. One thing that even those who are educated among us choose not to understand is the fact that at the end of the day where a politician comes from doesn’t…

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Oro festival! – Adewale Sobowale

That some communities in Lagos have had the Oro festival thrusted on them is no news. The Oro festival is usually arranged with the cooperation of the traditional ruler of a community. Most of the traditional rulers in Lagos state are educated. Even if they could lay some claims to being educated, methinks their patriotism…

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Iran war could cause immigration crisis

Photo credit: PBS Two weeks of US-Israeli air strikes have displaced millions inside Iran, raising fears in neighbouring countries about a possible refugee spillover that could potentially turn into a humanitarian crisis. AzerNEWS reports that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said it is preparing for potential humanitarian needs in the region, estimating…

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