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Patriarchal leadership structures have been a topic of discussion among researchers for a long time as they can lead to significant issues in workplaces. Nigeria is one country that operates a patriarchal leadership structure, which has affected its business environment. Nigeria has a patriarchal system that places societal expectations on what roles men and women should play. Male leaders are perceived as more assertive and better suited for leadership roles, leading to the marginalization of women in the workplace. This mindset has not only transcended family life but also business life. Gender diversity in the workplace is not just a morality issue but also a business issue.  Organizations that achieve diversity and equality have shown to perform better. Unfortunately, patriarchy in Nigeria and other countries has made it challenging for women to attain leadership roles, leading to reduced creativity and productivity. A patriarchal leadership structure leads to the loss of compe...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he believes Africa will be among the leading countries shaping the world order in the years to come. Speaking at a summit of African leaders in Sochi, Putin praised the continent's rich resources, young population, and growing economic potential. He also spoke about the need for greater cooperation between Russia and Africa, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and security. The summit, which had in attendance, leaders from over 40 African countries, is seen as a significant diplomatic event for Russia and a sign of its increasing focus on the African continent. Some analysts have noted that Russia is seeking to expand its influence in Africa as part of a broader strategy to challenge Western dominance and project its power on the global stage. Others have pointed out that Russia is also keen to tap into Africa's vast natural resources and establish itself as a key player in the continent's energy sector. Despite the...

One person has been confirmed dead as a violent protest erupted in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa state, on Sunday. It was learnt that the protest, which began as a peaceful demonstration, turned violent when a group of angry youths started attacking businesses and looting shops in the city center. Eyewitnesses reported seeing dozens of young men wielding sticks, stones, and other weapons as they targeted shops, banks, and other businesses in the area. The situation reportedly escalated when the police arrived on the scene and fired tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters. Some of the demonstrators allegedly responded by throwing stones at the police, leading to clashes between the two groups. One person was reported dead as a result of the clashes, but it is not clear whether the victim was a protester, a police officer, or a bystander. Several others were also injured in the violence. The protest is said to have been fueled by a recent decision by the state government to close ...

A mother and her five children have been killed following a bomb blast in Afghanistan's eastern province of Laghman. The explosion occurred when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban. The children's father was also in the car and survived the blast with injuries; he is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital. The family was travelling to a wedding ceremony when the tragedy happened. A spokesperson for the governor of Laghman province accused the Taliban of being behind the attack. The group has been involved in a series of attacks targeting civilians and Afghan security forces in recent months following the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country. The incident has sparked outrage among Afghan citizens, who expressed their condolences to the bereaved family and called for an end to the violence and bloodshed in the country. The Taliban has yet to claim responsibility for this attack at the time of reporting. This year has seen a spike in violence in...

According to a new report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), 3 out of every 5 children in Nigeria, amounting to 78 million, are at risk of facing a water-related crisis including lack of access to clean drinking water and poor sanitation. Although Nigeria has made progress in providing better water sources, the issue of inadequate sanitation facilities persists. UNICEF's report indicates that only one in four people in Nigeria practice good hygiene, which in turn leads to outbreaks of water-borne diseases like cholera and diarrhea. Sadly, girls are more affected than boys due to the lack of access to clean water and a disparity in sanitation services, which renders them vulnerable to different forms of gender-based violence.

At least 12 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Southern Ecuador. The quake, which struck near the country's border with Peru, caused widespread damage and forced many people to flee their homes. According to the country's National Risk Management Service, several buildings in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, were severely damaged as a result of the tremors. President Lenin Moreno took to Twitter to express his condolences to the victims' families and announce that aid was on its way. "Our solidarity and love are with the families of the victims of the earthquake that occurred in the south of the country," he wrote. "We are working together to address the situation and provide assistance that is necessary." The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Peru, where many people reported feeling the tremors. No major damage was reported in the country, although authorities did evacuate some ...

According to reports, the incumbent governors of Lagos, Oyo and Kwara States, are currently leading in the gubernatorial polls in their respective states. In Lagos State, incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in the lead, while in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly ahead. In Kwara State, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of the APC is also said to be leading in the polls. The results are based on preliminary reports from local polling stations, with official results expected to be announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) soon. The elections are seen as crucial to the political landscape of Nigeria, with many eyes on Lagos and Oyo states in particular, which are both traditional strongholds of opposition parties. The results are expected to have a significant impact on the political direction of Nigeria, which is currently facing significant challenges such as insecurity, e...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will hold supplementary elections in some polling units across five different Nigerian states, namely Kano, Lagos, Plateau, Rivers, and Sokoto, on Sunday, March 19, 2023. INEC's decision was made following disruption and violence during the general elections held in March 2023. The commission has urged eligible voters in the affected areas to come out and peacefully cast their ballots on March 19, 2023. INEC has promised that the elections will be free, fair, and credible and urges political parties, candidates, and their supporters to adhere to the electoral guidelines and code of conduct during the elections. The supplementary elections in the aforementioned states are significant to the overall outcome of the general elections, and many political analysts and observers highlight the importance for the electoral process to remain peaceful and transparent, free of interference or irregularities, and a true repre...

In the just-concluded Edo State House of Assembly election on Saturday, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) won thirteen seats while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won nine seats. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP won in Akoko-Edo I, Akoko-Edo II, Egor, Esan Central, Esan North-East I, Esan North-East II, Esan South-East, Esan West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Oredo East, Ovia North-East I, and Uhunmwode constituencies. In contrast, the APC won in Etsako West I, Etsako West II, Etsako West III, Etsako East II, Etsako Central, Owan West, Ovia  North-East II, Ovia South West II, and Owan East constituencies. The election, which was held in nineteen local government areas and a total of twenty-four constituencies, was conducted peacefully, according to reports. Reacting to the outcome of the election, Mr. Osaigbovo lyoha, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, described the party's performance as a win for democracy and an i...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally uploaded the results of Nigeria's presidential elections, which were held three weeks ago, on the iRev portal. The results were released on Saturday, March 19, 2023. According to reports, the iRev platform was specifically designed to enhance the transparency of Nigeria's electoral process by enabling real-time electronic transmission of election results. However, the iRev portal encountered technical challenges and delayed the transmission of the presidential election results for three weeks, creating tension and public outcry nationwide. In a statement released by INEC, the commission apologized for the delay and assured Nigerians of its commitment to always ensure a transparent and credible electoral process.  The commission added that the delay was due to technical glitches and that it has since fixed the issues in the iRev portal, and the results of the presidential election are now available on the platform....

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it is removing about N2.3 trillion from circulation in a bid to address the scarcity of naira notes in the country. However, this move may lead to the persistence of naira scarcity, according to some experts. The CBN issued a circular on Thursday, stating that it had decided to discontinue the production of the N5, N10, and N20 naira notes, while simultaneously increasing the production of the N50, N100, N200, and N500 denominations, with the goal of promoting efficiency in the printing of naira notes. "The N5, N10, and N20 denominations will no longer be printed, and we will be increasing the production of the N50, N100, N200, and N500 notes. We want to assure the public that the value of the naira is still intact," the CBN said in the circular. While some experts believe that discontinuing the production of the lower denominated naira notes will lead to higher efficiency in the cashless economy, others argue that this mov...

Aisha Binani emerges the winner of the Adamawa gubernatorial elections. She makes history as the second female Governor in Nigeria, the first being Dame Virginia Etiaba of Anambra state, but the first female to contest and win in a gubernatorial election. The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Aishatu Dahiru, popularly known as Binani,was in a close race with the current governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Fintiri, in the ongoing Adamawa State gubernatorial election. Binani was declared the winner, and become Nigeria’s first woman to be elected governor of a state. Binani won in a tightly contested election with just a little above six thousand votes higher than her opponent.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to make a state visit to Moscow next week, where he will discuss strategic cooperation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The visit will also include the signing of "important bilateral documents".  China has sought to be a neutral party in Russia's isolation regarding the Ukraine conflict, urging Moscow and Kyiv to come to a diplomatic resolution. However, Beijing has faced criticism from western leaders for allegedly providing Moscow with diplomatic cover and mulling over arms shipments. The visit comes over a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has led to Moscow's isolation on the international stage. As a major Russian ally and neutral party in the conflict, China has been urging the resolution of the conflict through negotiations between Russia and Kyiv. While China has called for dialogue and respect for territorial sovereignty, it has faced criticism from Western leaders for not condemning Russ...

At the popular Garrick Memorial Secondary along Ekenwan Road, Agbado Primary School, Emokpae Primary School and several other polling centres, all in the Edo State capital, the turnout of potential voters was dismal, unlike in the February 25 Presidential/National Assembly elections where there were long queues. Reports from several polling units in other parts of Edo South, Central and South Senatorial districts indicated low turnout and apathy of voters even as the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) worked well. There were unconfirmed reports of vote buying by some of the political parties in Benin in a desperate attempt at turning the table against a resurgent Labour Party (LP), which upstaged the two main parties: the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP). Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomohle accused security agencies of colluding with the local vigilantes to unleash mayhem and snatch ballot boxes in the fla...

Today, 28 states in Nigeria will hold gubernatorial elections, with unpredictable outcomes expected. The elections will be held amid security concerns, especially in the northern parts of the country that have been affected by insurgency and other forms of violence. Some of the states in question are highly contested, and the elections are expected to be closely fought, with several upsets likely. Reports indicate that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is likely to face strong opposition in many of the states where elections are being held. Many Nigerians see the gubernatorial elections as an important opportunity to effect change and address the economic and social challenges facing the country. Many Nigerians are hoping for a repeat of the unexpected opposition party wins in some states during the February 25th Presidential and National Assembly elections in today's governorship and State House of Assembly elections. While the House of Assembly election will hold across ...

Kano, Nigeria - Large numbers of voters turned out in the northern Nigerian state of Kano today, as citizens cast their ballots in gubernatorial elections amidst tight security. The polls opened early in the morning to long queues of eager voters, many of whom described the election as a critical moment for their state's future. "This is an important opportunity for us to choose who will lead Kano in the coming years," said Habiba Musa, a local resident who had been waiting since dawn to vote. The elections are seen as crucial for both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties, who are hoping to make gains in the state. Kano is one of 28 states in Nigeria holding gubernatorial elections today, along with elections for state assemblies. The Nigerian police and other security agencies were out in full force to ensure that the election was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had deployed additio...

Bauchi, Nigeria - Agents for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state have raised concerns after electoral materials were delivered late to a polling station in the state's capital. According to reports, the materials for the gubernatorial election scheduled to take place at the Dass ward polling station arrived more than four hours after the scheduled start of voting. Both APC and PDP agents have claimed that the delay could have an impact on the outcome of the election in the ward.  "This is unacceptable. How can voters exercise their civic duty if the materials arrive four hours late?" said Usman Ibrahim, an APC agent who was present at the polling station. "We demand answers from the electorial officials responsible for managing the logistics." Similarly, representatives of the PDP condemned the delay calling it a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters in the opposition stronghold of D...

 Thugs Disrupt Gubernatorial Elections in Bayelsa State, Nigeria Thugs have reportedly attacked and destroyed polling units and carted away voting materials in some communities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. According to reports, the thugs unleashed violence in the Ogbia Local Government Area of the state on election day, disrupting the electoral process and leaving voters and officials stranded. Eyewitnesses say the violent attacks were intended to intimidate voters and prevent them from casting their votes. Eyewitnesses say the violent attacks were intended to intimidate voters and prevent them from casting their votes. The state police command has confirmed the incident and has deployed additional security personnel to the affected areas to restore calm. This incident raises serious concerns about the integrity of the election process and highlights the need for authorities to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of voters and the protection of voting material