MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, has criticised leading opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, for not offering concrete solutions to Nigeria’s recurring crises beyond social media commentary. Speaking on national television, Kachikwu said Nigeria’s opposition politics has been reduced to what he described as “performative outrage,” where prominent politicians [... Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria is moving to become one of the first African countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence (AI), as lawmakers prepare to pass legislation that would tighten oversight of a fast-growing digital sector long dominated by global technology firms. The proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill would give regulators broad powers over […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being absent at a time the country needs him the most. In a statement on X on Monday, Obi questioned the President’s visibility as Nigeria battles deepening poverty, hunger, insecurity, and rising unemployment, noting that the country is projected to have […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised opposition parties over what he described as their attacks on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the commission’s actions concerning former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN. Adeyanju expressed disappointment with the opposition, saying they ought […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and […] Read more
By Damilola Aina MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The amount spent on the importation of refined petroleum products has dropped sharply by 54 per cent in two years, falling from $14.58bn in the first nine months of 2023 to $6.71bn in the corresponding period of 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Balance of Payments […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The U.S. State Department announced Monday that it has revoked over 100,000 visas since U.S. President Donald Trump took office nearly a year ago. The revoked visas include “some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity,” the department said on […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas During the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco, amid the roar of crowds, flags, and drums, one man stood completely still. Michel Kuka Mboladinga, a 53-year-old supporter from the Democratic Republic of Congo, became the tournament’s quietest yet most powerful presence. For every minute of every Leopards match, he remained motionless, […] Read more
By Amos Ajewole MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Our pundits are the worst we have ever known. Their analysis drips not with objectivity, but with thinly veiled disdain. When Arsenal is mentioned, reason departs and resentment speaks. The so-called football greats gathered, nodding in agreement, declaring that Arsenal cannot win the league — “because they don’t win […] Read more
