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Photo Courtesy: The Nation By Ali Elias The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has addressed reports of visa denials for Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa and other top military officials. In a brief statement on its X (formerly Twitter) page, the commission stated: “The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is aware of media reports related to planned travel to Canada by senior officials. However, for privacy reasons, we are unable to provide any comment on the status of visa applications of specific individuals.” As a follow up, a report by The Nation suggests that the visa denials resulted from a diplomatic error. According to the report, the affected military officials failed to include a Note Verbale (Diplomatic Note) from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ...

Image Source: Economic Times By Ali Elias  Assessing the Threat: What Are the Odds? Scientists have reevaluated the likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth, reducing the probability to one in forty-three—or just over two percent. When first discovered, YR4 immediately topped NASA’s impact risk list. Further calculations have only reinforced the asteroid’s potential danger.  How Big Is It and What Could It Do? Astronomers estimate the asteroid’s size to be between 40 and 100 meters wide. If it were to hit Earth, the impact would create a crater the size of a city and release energy greater than a hundred nuclear bombs. At a staggering speed of 38,000 mph, it could penetrate the atmosphere with devastating consequences.  When and Where Could Y...

By Ali Elias The Lagos State House of Assembly witnessed high drama on Monday as Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over a tense plenary session following the controversial invasion of the legislative chambers by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). Earlier in the day, DSS operatives had sealed the chamber and the office of the Speaker, fueling further discord in the ongoing leadership struggle within the Assembly. The political turbulence stems from the tussle between ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his successor, Meranda. Eyewitnesses reported a physical confrontation between DSS operatives and legislative workers at the exit door of the chamber. In a show of defiance, lawmakers forced their way into the chamber at around 12:30 PM, backed by an outpouring of su...

By Ali Elias In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, few names resonate with unwavering dedication to justice, democracy, and national unity like Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, and a stalwart of progressive politics, has departed this world at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy etched in the struggle for equity and truth. Born into an era marked by colonial rule, Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to the pursuit of a just and egalitarian Nigeria. A lawyer, nationalist, and political strategist, he was among the foremost disciples of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, playing a pivotal role in the formation and operation of the Action Group (AG) and later the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). His principled stance on national issues remain...