Category: News
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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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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…
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New York Post Reveals US Partly Funded COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed millions of lives and disrupted countless others globally, continues to be a focal point of controversy and investigation. Uncle Sam’s Lab Fund: The Hidden Role in COVID-19’s Origin Story Recent revelations from the New York Post highlight a critical aspect of the pandemic’s origins,…
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Taxing Times: Nigeria’s Revenue Focus and Citizen’s Wallets
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Taxing -In the face of economic challenges, Nigeria’s Federal Government is intensifying efforts to boost revenue through taxation. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, underscored the significance of tax revenue, highlighting its status as the highest income source for the federation. Madein revealed that tax revenue has become crucial…
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South Africa Approves Controversial National Health Insurance Scheme
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South Africa’s new National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has sparked debate. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a significant health reform, the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, which aims to revolutionize the country’s health sector. This move, considered the most…
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South African Rapper AKA Murder Case: Five Suspects Denied Bail
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South African Rapper AKA Murder Case: The murder of South African rapper AKA shocked the nation. A targeted assassination outside a Durban restaurant led to the arrest of suspects, with two more awaiting extradition. The Durban magistrate’s court has denied bail for the five men suspected of murdering South African…
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Emefiele’s Legal Battle Continues
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Emefiele’s legal battle continues as he faces multiple charges, including printing N684 million notes with N18.96 billion The legal and political turmoil surrounding Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has captivated the nation’s attention. Recent developments have brought to light numerous charges against Emefiele,…