David Balogun

A Canadian soldier has been fined and reprimanded for wearing medals he did not earn during a Remembrance Day ceremony in Alberta. Corporal René Duguay pleaded guilty to conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline after being seen wearing three unauthorized medals on his uniform. A military judge determined that Duguay had not been awarded any medals during his nine years of service. The medals he wore included two for service in southwest Asia and one for service under exceptional circumstances. Duguay's actions were condemned by his unit, who described the negative impact on morale and discipline. The judge acknowledged that Duguay had faced personal challenges prior to the offense, but emphasized that these did not excuse his behavior. Wearing unearned military medals, often referred to as "stolen valor," is considered a serious offense that disrespects the sacrifices of those […]

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, signaling a potential return to his aggressive trade policies from his previous administration. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump proposed a 25% tariff on products from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. The proposed tariffs, which Trump claims will be among his first executive actions after inauguration on January 20th, have immediate economic implications. The Australian dollar experienced a sharp decline, and the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX200) dropped 0.73%, with bank stocks particularly affected. Trump's justification for the tariffs centers on two primary national security concerns: Fentanyl TraffickingTrump highlighted the ongoing opioid crisis, citing the massive influx of illegally manufactured fentanyl into the United States. He criticized China for not effectively addressing drug trafficking, despite […]

Nigeria is set to make a giant leap in its space exploration journey by sending its first citizen to space. This historic mission, facilitated by the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos, will see a Nigerian citizen join an international crew on a suborbital flight. The initiative aims to democratize access to space for nations with limited space exploration experience. SERA is purchasing seats on Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft and offering them to partner countries, including Nigeria, through an open and democratic selection process. Any Nigerian citizen over 18 years old, in good health, and with basic English proficiency can apply for the mission. The final selection will be made through a public online voting process, similar to a reality show format. The chosen Nigerian will join citizens from […]

Elon Musk's recent social media attacks on MSNBC have escalated from caustic commentary to speculative acquisition jokes, revealing complex dynamics in media, politics, and potential ownership shifts. The world's richest man has repeatedly called MSNBC "the utter scum of the Earth," claiming the channel "peddles puerile propaganda" and even suggesting he might purchase it. What began as seemingly lighthearted online banter quickly transformed into a serious discussion about media landscape transformations. Musk, alongside allies like Donald Trump Jr. and podcaster Joe Rogan, have been trading memes and provocative comments about potentially acquiring the liberal news network. Rogan even joked about taking Rachel Maddow's position, promising to "wear the same outfit and glasses, and will tell the same lies." Behind the comedic veneer lies a more profound concern: the concept of "media capture." This phenomenon, prominently observed in countries like Hungary, […]