Author: Blacc Theddi
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Governor Soludo Named Champion Newspapers’ Governor of the Year 2023
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Governor Soludo was honored as Champion Newspapers’ Governor of the Year 2023 for his transformative impact on infrastructure and rural development in Anambra State, recognized for his dynamic leadership and resource management. On May 25, 2024, the Eko Hotel and Suite, Convention Center in Lagos buzzed with excitement as it…
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The Bloody Cost of Sit-at-Home Orders: The Untold Story
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Sit-at-Home Orders led to three soldiers’ deaths, empty streets, and closed businesses across Southeast Nigeria. Abia’s government condemns the violence, offering a bounty for the attackers and support for victims’ families. The recent sit-at-home directive by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualization of Biafra…
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FG vs. Governors: Battle for Local Government Autonomy Hits Supreme Court
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FG vs. Governors: The FG has filed a Supreme Court suit against state governors, seeking full LGA autonomy, direct funding, and an end to caretaker committees, aiming to strengthen local democracy and accountability. The Federal Government (FG) has initiated a landmark legal action against the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states,…
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Burkina Faso’s Extended Transition: A Step Forward or Just More of the Same?
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Burkina Faso’s Extended Transition: Military leader Traore signs 5-year extension, delaying promised democratic elections. Economic and security challenges persist, raising concerns about genuine democratic progress. International scrutiny intensifies. In a significant yet controversial move, Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, has solidified his hold on power by signing a…
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DJ Cuppy: From Turntables to Buckingham Palace
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DJ Cuppy, new King’s Trust International Ambassador for King Charles III, celebrated her appointment at Buckingham Palace. The organization, founded in 2015, focuses on youth unemployment globally, aligning with SDGs. Cuppy’s role signifies African youth’s influence in global initiatives In an era where young African voices are making waves on…
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Backward March: Tinubu’s Anthem Reversal Stirs Controversy
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Tinubu’s Anthem Reversal sparks controversy as Ezekwesili and Yesufu reject old anthem. Senate President announces anthem change, urging Nigerians to embrace it In a controversial move, President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the bill to revert Nigeria’s national anthem to the original version adopted at independence in 1960. This…
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GMOs Get the Green Light in Ghana.
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GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) have become a topic of intense debate and scrutiny in recent years. These are organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. While proponents argue that GMOs can help address global challenges like food security and climate change, critics…
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Royal Rumble: Court Halts Emir Sanusi’s Reinstatemen
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Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement has been halted by a court order, intensifying Kano’s political turmoil. Governor Yusuf’s efforts to reverse past changes face legal and social challenges as the state’s stability hangs in balance. In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Kano has issued an ex-parte order…