The “Food Not Bombs” Saga – Feeding the Homeless With Politics and Conspiracies

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesThe “Food Not Bombs” Saga – Feeding the Homeless With Politics and Conspiracies

PilotnewsAugust 12, 2023

It is unlawful to challenge a statute by arrogantly violating it. Moreover, it is insensitive to use the needy as a shield for a pugnacious political vendetta. —Anthony Ogbo So, this motorist wanted to drop a token for the panhandler. He stopped abruptly in the middle of a bustling intersection while the traffic light was green. This resulted in the near collision of multiple vehicles. Furthermore, he blocked a lane while the panhandler reluctantly walked...

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The Era of Good Feelings

BlogColumnsForeign PolicyOpinionUnited StatesThe Era of Good Feelings

PilotnewsApril 2, 2023

The current diplomatic constellation presents Africa with plenty of options; the region must choose well. Since the conclusion of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December, the traffic from Washington to various African capitals has been unmistakably busy. Vice-President Kamala Harris, currently rounding up a nine-day trip to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia, is the latest and, so far, most senior American official to jet into the region with a diplomatic pouch weighed down by goodwill, kisses, and felicitations....

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Editorial Brushstrokes: The TSU Annual Communication Week features First Editorial Cartoon Exhibition

EducationLifestylePress * MediaUnited StatesEditorial Brushstrokes: The TSU Annual Communication Week features First Editorial Cartoon Exhibition

PilotnewsMarch 25, 2023

About 20 exhibits, mostly hard-hitting political cartoons and illustrations of renowned African-American cartoonist, Dr. Anthony Obi Ogbo will be displayed throughout the event. _________ Political Cartoons and illustrations by Journalism Professor, Anthony Obi Ogbo will be on display during Texas Southern University’s (TSU) Communication Week (Comm Week) scheduled for March 27-31, 2023. Hosted by the TSU’s School of Communication, the Comm Week will bring together, leading innovators in the media, music, and film industries. This...

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Donald Trump Says There’s No Reason to Return to Twitter After Elon Musk Reinstated Him

NewsUnited StatesDonald Trump Says There’s No Reason to Return to Twitter After Elon Musk Reinstated Him

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 21, 2022

Donald Trump, former United States president, says he has no reason to return to Twitter after the new Twitter boss, Elon Musk, lifted the ban on his account. Trump’s account on the social media platform was permanently suspended on 8 January 2021 following the attack by his supporters on the US Capitol that left several people dead. The suspension cut Trump off from his nearly 90 million followers on Twitter. Trump’s account, however, reappeared on...

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Eight Nigerian-Americans Win US Midterm Elections

NewsPoliticsUnited StatesEight Nigerian-Americans Win US Midterm Elections

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 10, 2022

Eight Nigerian-Americans won in the United States midterm elections held on Tuesday, 8 November 2022. In the midterm election, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate were contested. In Georgia state, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as state representatives in Districts 110, 102, 43, 68 and 59 respectively. Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania state...

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FG: Nigeria Will Not Be Stampeded by US Travel Advisory

Crime & SecurityForeign PolicyUnited StatesFG: Nigeria Will Not Be Stampeded by US Travel Advisory

Beloved John (Staff Writer)October 27, 2022

The federal government has said it will not be disturbed by the recent travel advisory by the United States (US) warning of possible terror attacks in Nigeria. In an update to a recent travel advisory, the US had authorised the evacuation of “non-emergency” employees and their family members in Nigeria “due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Lai Mohammed, minister of information, said...

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US Authorises Diplomats to Leave Nigeria Over ‘Terrorist Attacks’

Crime & SecurityForeign PolicyUnited StatesUS Authorises Diplomats to Leave Nigeria Over ‘Terrorist Attacks’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 26, 2022

..warns citizens to reconsider traveling to Nigeria. …FG dismisses security alert, says Nigeria is ‘safer today’.   The United States on Tuesday authorised the departure of diplomats from Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, “due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks.” This was disclosed in a travel advisory by the US State Department. The State Department advised US citizens to reconsider non-essential travels to Nigeria due to concerns over crime, terrorism, civil unrest. Specifically, the State Department...

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Author Salman Rushdie Attacked Onstage in New York

Crime & SecurityNewsUnited StatesAuthor Salman Rushdie Attacked Onstage in New York

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 12, 2022

Salman Rushdie, the author of The Satanic Verses, was on Friday attacked onstage in New York. The attack happened at about 11 a.m., shortly after the 75-year-old author took the stage for a lecture at the 4,000-seat amphitheater of Chautauqua Institution, a community that offers arts and literary programming during the summer, located seventy miles (110 kilometers) south of Buffalo. He was there for a discussion about the United States as a safe haven for...

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