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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: First year
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office has been a period of significant challenge and transition for Nigeria. Taking over from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, Tinubu has faced a nation grappling with economic instability, high debt, and social unrest. Economic Policies and Impact Tinubu inherited a nation in economic…
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Kenya’s New Status: A Major Non-NATO Ally
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Kenya – In a historic move, United States President Joe Biden has named Kenya the first key non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa. This designation marks a significant step in the longstanding partnership between the two nations, enhancing Kenya’s security cooperation with the U.S. and granting it access to more advanced…
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Emefiele’s Assets Frozen in High-Stakes Court Drama
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Emefiele’s Assets Frozen: Court orders interim forfeiture of funds & properties. Raises concerns on CBN’s independence & executive power. The legal and political turmoil surrounding Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has once again thrust Nigeria’s judicial independence and executive power into the spotlight.…
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Trillion-Naira Trouble: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Hits a Roadblock
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The ambitious N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, initiated to connect major coastal cities in Nigeria, has hit a roadblock. The federal government, under the directive of President Bola Tinubu, has paused and redirected the project to preserve critical infrastructure and minimize the impact on local communities. A Controversial Undertaking…
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Nigeria Reverting to the Old National Anthem
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Nigeria Reverting to the Old National Anthem: House of Reps’ speedy bill passage raises suspicions. Will this change unite or distract the nation? In a rapid and unprecedented move, the Nigerian House of Representatives passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem, a decision met with both support…
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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Reinstated as Emir of Kano
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Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is reinstated as Emir of Kano, after being dethroned in 2020, symbolizing tradition and reform. In a historic turn of events, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, marking his second ascension to the throne of the ancient northern Nigerian city. Sanusi, previously…
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Can South Africa’s ICJ Appeal Stop Israel’s Gaza Operations?
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South Africa Appeals to ICJ to Halt Israel’s Gaza Operations Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to escalate, South Africa has taken a significant step on the international stage. On May 16, 2024, South Africa presented its arguments to the…
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Benin Bronzes Back Home: Germany Returns Looted Artefacts to Nigeria
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Benin Bronzes, treasures of immense cultural and historical value, were returned to Nigeria on December 20, 2022, marking a monumental step by Germany in addressing its colonial past. This significant event, held in Abuja, was attended by Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who acknowledged the wrongs of the past and…