Author: Blacc Theddi
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Bill Gates ‘One-Identity’ Tech Partnership with Nigeria: Trust or Caution?
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One-Identity In a recent announcement that could reshape Nigeria’s technological landscape, Microsoft founder Bill Gates unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the Nigerian government. The partnership aims to develop a cutting-edge ‘one-identity’ technological platform, poised to revolutionize data integration and simplify identification processes across the country During a meeting with President…
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Awka Cult Killings Linked to Revenue Collection Turf Wars
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Awka, the capital of Anambra State, has been gripped by a spate of cult-related killings, raising concerns among residents. The violence, which has been ongoing for years, has recently escalated, leading to fears for the safety of the city’s youth. Investigations by Fides, a local news outlet, suggest that the…
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Portugal Reparations Debate: President’s Push Sparks National Divide
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Portugal finds itself at a crossroads as President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s call for reparations over the country’s colonial past reignites a contentious national debate. The President’s stance, advocating for Portugal to take “full responsibility” for its historical wrongs, has clashed with the government’s firm rejection of reparations. Despite the…
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Edo State Ups Minimum Wage to N70,000: A Raise for Better Days!
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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state. This announcement comes after Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent increase of ₦35,000 in wage allowance for employees in Lagos State. Governor Obaseki made this announcement during the commissioning…
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Massacre Unfolds in Nimbo, Enugu State
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Massacre in Nimbo” comes days after Adani, Uzo-Uwani, an unforeseen massacre that claimed numerous lives and left a scar on the hearts of many in the early hours of a seemingly ordinary day. IGBO History & Facts, a platform dedicated to sharing Igbo stories with the world, has reported a…
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Leopold II: Belgium’s Builder King with a Dark Side in the Congo
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Leopold II, the second King of the Belgians, is revered in Belgium as the “Builder King” for his vast urban projects and public works. However, his reign is tainted by the brutal colonization of the Congo Free State, a personal venture that inflicted immense suffering on the Congolese people. Born…
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A.P Moller-Maersk Invests $600m to Transform Nigeria’s Ports
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A.P Moller-Maersk’s $600m Investment to Transform Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure, Tinubu Secures Deal at World Economic Forum In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Nigeria’s shipping landscape, President Bola Tinubu has secured a monumental $600 million investment from Danish shipping giant A.P Moller-Maersk. The investment, announced during a meeting on the…
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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Death in East Africa
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Eastern Africa is currently grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall, which has led to flooding in Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi. The region has been hit hard, with approximately 100,000 individuals in each country displaced or otherwise affected. The devastating impact of the floods is evident, with reports of 32…