By Joseph Monday Political scientist Riccardo Pelizzo has received several international honours over the past two decades in recognition of his research, academic service and contributions to political science and governance. His first major recognition came in 2004, when he was awarded the Vincent Wright Memorial Award by West European Politics. The award is presented […]

The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow.   The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the finish line are amongst the 7 that have previously won the World Cup, maintaining a tradition that only a few countries in the […]

​The 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19th is not merely a match; it is a funeral for the game as we knew it.  Every civilization has a moment that historians later recognize as the quiet beginning of a new age. It rarely arrives with the fanfare of revolution. More often, it wears the […]

This is not just a game. This is history asking for a signature. And if it happens? A second straight World Cup for Argentina — the very first in the modern era to defend the crown.

By Olufemi Aduwo Diplomacy is not conducted in isolation. In an era defined by geopolitical rivalry, economic uncertainty, climate emergencies and transnational security threats, nations are judged as much by their engagement with the international community as by their domestic achievements. It is against this backdrop that Nigeria’s participation in the forthcoming United Nations General […]