The image of Mandela’s infectious smile is etched in the minds of those who admired him. Despite the immense challenges he faced, he always presented himself with grace and warmth. His gentle demeanor and genuine kindness were reflected in every interaction he had,  whether with world leaders or ordinary citizens.

For this and other reasons, Nigeria has a terrible image internationally. Our green passport enjoys little prestige or value. Nigerians are regularly targeted for xenophobic attacks, especially right here on the continent of Africa. Unfortunately, our foreign missions have proved incapable of responding to the needs of the Nigerian diaspora due to poor funding and governance of our diplomatic sector.

By pronouncing the subsidy over with immediate effect during his inauguration, Tinubu plunged the economy into a tailspin. Petrol price tripled in many parts of the country and became scarce as marketers shut their gates.

Over the centuries, the herdsmen who used to be peaceful became violent because the grazing routes that their host communities allowed them to use to move their cattle around were taken over for the use of the exploding human population for farming and housing.

Unfortunately, vultures are stigmatised in certain cultures, mainly due to social misconceptions and folklore associating them with death and decay.