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The current situation between Israel and Palestine has once again highlighted the need for our community leaders (in politics, business, sports, entertainment, and faith) to work towards bringing people together. As the world becomes more interconnected and diverse, we face the challenge of living peacefully and respectfully with people who have different beliefs, values, and … Read more
Someone got angry with me when I suggested on X (the social media platform formally known as Twitter) that there was no such thing as Black Culture after reading about the “Black on the Square” (I hope we never see this event again) event in London. I was essentially accused of saying that black people had … Read more
This article delves into the critical role of think tanks in addressing the developmental challenges faced by Nigeria. Specifically, it highlights the significance of an organisation like the Institute for Economic Growth and Prosperity (IEGP), which brings together professionals from various sectors to collaboratively work with the government in problem-solving and policy formulation. By fostering … Read more
Officials in the United States look upon Africans as people “in need of help” or people who “need to be told what to do”, and this is destroying relations between Africa and Washington, according to the former African Union representative to the US, Arikana Chihombori-Quao. “The US needs to call a timeout and treat Africans … Read more
The housing shortage and cost crisis has become an increasingly pressing issue, leaving many individuals, particularly the younger generation, unable to fulfil their dreams of homeownership. While building more houses is undoubtedly necessary, it alone cannot effectively address the root causes of the problem. To truly tackle the crisis, a shift in policy focus is … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in generating natural language texts, images, and other forms of content. These models are based on large-scale neural networks that are trained on massive amounts of data, often collected from the internet or other sources. While these models can offer many … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most challenging and unprecedented events in modern history. It has affected every aspect of our lives, from health and wellbeing to education and economy. It has also raised many questions about how the UK government and its advisers handled the crisis, and what lessons can be learned … Read more
Politics has always been a dirty game, but in recent years, the lack of honesty and integrity among politicians has reached new heights. The result is that democracy itself is under threat. The people who were elected to serve the public good now care more about lining their own pockets than about the well-being of … Read more