Category: The post
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Nigeria Election
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The 2023 Nigeria Election: Déjà vu ’93 The news of the 2023 presidential election rocked the nation. Rumors of voter suppression and irregularities swirled in the days and weeks following the election. Eventually, a special commission was formed to investigate the claims, and their findings were shocking: the votes didn’t…
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Tinubu’s Student Loan
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The Pros and Cons of the Students Loan Act in Nigeria President Bola Tinubu recently signed into law the Students Loan Act, a significant development aimed at providing interest-free education loans to Nigerian students pursuing tertiary education. This Act, which establishes the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, is set to address…
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Peter Obi’s Battle
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Allegations Against Peter Obi Peter Obi, a renowned former governor of Anambra State, has emerged as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. However, since declaring his intention to run for the presidency of Nigeria, he has been the target of relentless character assassination attempts, particularly on social media platforms like…
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Nigeria’s VAT Direct Initiative
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In an effort to bolster tax collection from the informal sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has recently introduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) Direct Initiative in Nigeria. While this move aims to enhance revenue generation for infrastructure development and social amenities, concerns have arisen regarding the timing and priorities…
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The Nigeria-Biafra civil war
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Nigeria-Biafra civil war :Causes, Aburi Accord, and International Influences On the early hours of 6 July 1967, the Nigerian-Biafran War commenced as Nigerian Federal troops advanced into Biafra, Nsukka. While some attribute the war to the 1966 coup, it is important to understand that the coup and subsequent events were…
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African Conflicted States
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According to Reliefweb, African conflicts have shown a concerning trend regarding the number of state-based conflicts. In 2020, there were 30 such conflicts, increasing from 27 in 2019. Fifteen of these conflicts were fought over territory, marking a new high. The phenomenon of internationalized civil wars also reached unprecedented levels.…
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Abacha’s Controversial Legacy
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Nigerian Military Leader Sani Abacha: Controversial Legacy and Denial of Poisoning Rumors Surrounding His Death Sani Abacha GCFR, a prominent Nigerian military officer and politician, rose to power through a military coup in 1993, overthrowing the interim civilian government led by Chief Ernest Shonekan. Born on September 20, 1943, in…
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A shot at happiness
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The long & short story of feburay 25th election in Nigeria Many Contenders: A Battle for Leadership As contenders stepped into the ring to fight for the people, each claimed their rightful place as the leader. The atmosphere was reminiscent of 1993, as a renewed sense of hope spread across…