Israel’s unprecedented slaughter of journalists in Gaza By Ishaan Tharoor and Ishaan Tharoor

The biggest single massacre of journalists in modern memory took place more than a decade and a half ago. About 100 armed men linked to a powerful local political clan in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao ambushed and killed 58 people who were part of a convoy headed to register an opposition candidate in upcoming …

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Road? The Per Kilometre Game: Rufai and Umuahi by Lawson Akhigbe

https://videopress.com/v/f8yQDDOj?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true AriseNews This Morning When Nigerians ask, “How much does it cost to build a road?” the answer they usually get is, “It depends.” Which in plain language often means: “We don’t want you to know.” But yes, it is absolutely possible to measure the cost of a road per kilometre, and in fact, that’s …

🕴🏾 Judiciary & DSS: Nigeria’s New Shadow Hunters! By Lawson Akhigbe

If you’ve been wondering why the judiciary and Nigeria’s secret police have suddenly developed the agility of Olympic sprinters and the paranoia of a cat in a room full of rocking chairs — look no further than Professor Pat Utomi’s latest brainwave: “shadow government.” Yes, you read that right. Shadow government. A concept older than …

🏗️ A Case Study in State Theft: Tony Kabaka, Monday Okpebholo & Edo’s Billion-Naira “Apology Payment” By Lawson Akhigbe

In Edo State, even illegal buildings don’t just fall—they come back with a ₦914 million invoice. Yes, you read that right. Welcome to the curious case of Tony Kabaka’s hotel, the demolition that defied a court order, and Governor Monday Okpebholo’s generous use of taxpayer funds to say “sorry.” 🕺 Meet Tony Kabaka: Hotelier, Politico, …

The Grand Convergence: A Preview of When Trump’s Fantasy World Finally Meets Reality by Lawson Akhigbe

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY – In a stunning development that has baffled physicists, metaphysicists, and the entire staff of Truth Social, scientists have pinpointed the exact moment when Donald J. Trump’s personal reality will finally intersect with our own. The event, dubbed “The Grand Convergence” (or “The Bigly Bang” by Trump himself), is scheduled for next Tuesday …