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3 weeks ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |Magnus Onyibe |Francis Ewherido
The concerns regarding the welfare and treatment of Nigerian soldiers, particularly those deployed in conflict zones like Sambisa, have not only affected the morale of those already enlisted but also shaped the perceptions of potential recruits. Unlike before, when many young Nigerians saw joining the military as a noble career choice and an opportunity to serve their country, the current state of the army has caused a significant shift in this mindset.
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3 weeks ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |Magnus Onyibe |GIDEON AYENI
The federal government has announced that the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) in Lagos will be temporarily closed for repairs and maintenance. According to a statement released on Monday, the bridge will be shut down starting April 1, and the work is expected to continue until the end of May 2025. Drivers and other road users have been advised to take alternative routes to ease traffic congestion during the closure.
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1 month ago | 
gwg.ng | Erasmus Ikhide |Magnus Onyibe |Godknows Igali |Emmanuel Aziken
PROF. Eghosa Osaghae, the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), is undoubtedly a man with a midas touch whose seminal and forensic approach to institution building resonates in his never-say-die spirit.
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2 months ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI |Magnus Onyibe
A Delta Air Lines plane carrying 80 people crash-landed at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday. The aircraft flipped upside down, injuring at least 18 people. Fortunately, no one lost their life in the accident. The flight, Endeavor Air Flight 4819, had taken off from Minneapolis, Minnesota, before heading to Toronto. The reason for the crash is still unknown. Officials have not explained how the plane ended up on its back with damaged wings. Airport fire chief Todd Aitken said, “It’s very early on.
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2 months ago | 
gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI |Magnus Onyibe
A private jet owned by Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil was involved in a runway collision at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona, on Monday afternoon. The accident resulted in one fatality. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash occurred just before 3 p.m. when Neil’s Learjet 35A “veered off the runway after landing.” The aircraft, which had arrived from Austin, Texas, then crashed into a parked Gulfstream 200 on a nearby ramp.
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2 months ago | 
gwg.ng | Magnus Onyibe |Benjamin Abioye |Gabriel Agbo |Ifeanyi Ejiofor
For centuries, most of the world’s estimated 8.1 billion people across 195 nations (including the Holy See-Vatican and Palestine) have operated under democratic governance, a system established by Cleisthenes in Athens around 508-507 BC. Despite widespread adoption, democracy has not significantly improved wealth distribution—while the poor remain disadvantaged, the rich continue to amass more wealth.
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2 months ago | 
gwg.ng | Magnus Onyibe |GIDEON AYENI |Benjamin Abioye
Before delving further into this discussion, I must disclose that I am an unapologetic supporter of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. My support stems from my belief that he is undeniably a catalyst for change. Many, including Democratic presidential candidates in the 2024 elections,ex president Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris, have accused Trump of seeking to dismantle democracy.
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2 months ago | 
gwg.ng | Magnus Onyibe |Benjamin Abioye
The decision by ThisDay newspaper and Arise News to name President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their Man of the Year is a fitting recognition of his journey as Nigeria’s president over the past 19 months, starting from May 29, 2023. Tinubu’s presidency has been marked by ambitious socioeconomic reforms, most notably the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of Nigeria’s multiple exchange rates.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
gwg.ng | Magnus Onyibe |Benjamin Abioye
Politics will not be the same again in the United States of America, particularly in Washington, DC, where old-school politicians are keenly watching with trepidation as President Donald J. Trump, on January 20, transitioned from the 45th to the 47th president. The palpable fear is driven by the impending rollout of his revolutionary policies, intentionally designed to change the old world order to a new one, in line with his Make America Great Again (MAGA) mantra.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
independent.ng | Magnus Onyibe
These avoidable tragedies underscore the urgent need for Nigeria’s national and subnational governments to enact laws regulating the distribution of aid to prevent such disasters in the future. Similar historical incidents, such as the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, prompted legal reforms in the U.S. to safeguard lives during public events. Nigerian lawmakers should take inspiration from such examples and establish regulations to prevent harm during public gatherings.
