The “Dead Horse Theory” is a satirical metaphor that reflects how some people, institutions or nations face obvious problems that are impossible to solve, but instead of accepting reality, they cling to justifying them. The central idea is clear: if you find that you are riding a dead horse, the most sensible thing to do is to get off and leave it. However, in practice, the opposite...

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, concluded the proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, after both parties adopted their final written addresses....

The race for the Anambra 2025 governorship election is heating up as the Anambra Coalition for Progressive Change, a group comprising lecturers, traders, activists, and professionals, has thrown its weight behind aviation mogul and APC stalwart, Prof Obiora Okonkwo.   On Wednesday, the coalition made a bold statement by purchasing the N50 million Nomination and Expression of Interest...

Pope Francis is hospitalized with double pneumonia. His condition remains serious, though he is responding to treatment. The Vatican confirmed that the 87-year-old pope’s health has worsened. He is now "more unwell than yesterday" after a prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis. Despite this, he remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, though in more pain than before. Doctors...

The Federal High Court 1 in Owerri, Imo State, has ruled in favor of Chika Edoziem, the Head of the Directorate of State of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The court, presided over by Hon. Justice I.N. Oweibo, dismissed charges against Edoziem related to terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping, and violent crimes.   In Suit No: FHC/OW/FHR/29/2024, filed by Edoziem against the...