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Fresh Protests Surge in Kano Over Appeal Court Judgment

November 29, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Tensions have escalated in Kano following the Court of Appeal’s decision to sack Governor Abba Yusuf, sparking widespread uproar among citizens. The ruling, which unseated the incumbent governor, has ignited

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Coup In Sierra Leone? Here’s Everything We Know

November 28, 2023 by Alex Omenye

Following the attack on a military barracks in Freetown on Sunday morning, the Sierra Leonean government has declared a nationwide curfew. What We Know On Sunday 26 November 2023,

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Interview: How Victoria Oladipo Is Steering Political Education on Social Media With Learn Politics

November 28, 2023 by Jacqueline Alabi

In Nigeria, many consider politics dirty. Dirty in execution, and the lengths politicians go to get a seat in office. As a result, a large chunk of the electorate have

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There Won’t Be Demolitions If There Are No Approvals

October 16, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

On Wednesday 11th of October, the Lagos State Government commenced demolitions along the Ikota drainage channel. They explained that the demolitions were necessary to reverse the canal blockages which over

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Certificate Saga: Peter Obi Urges Tinubu To Clarify Allegations

October 11, 2023 by Alex Omenye

In a press conference today in Abuja, Peter Obi charged Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu to address the allegations that he forged a bachelor’s degree certificate from the Chicago State University.

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On Nigeria’s 63rd-Year Independence, We Celebrate Our Music

October 2, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

On October 1, Nigeria celebrated her 63rd year as a sovereign state, since gaining independence from Britain in 1960. But the word ‘celebrate’ is used loosely as most Nigerians barely

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Odumodublvck Makes An Ill-Advised Gaffe With MC Oluomo

September 26, 2023 by Patrick Ezema

Odumodublvck’s very essence stands contrary to what is considered proper or popular. His tough-talking rap music finely contrasts the feel-good cornerstone of Nigerian Pop, but like other artists who successfully

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From Beats to Peace: DJ Cuppy’s Message for Global Harmony

September 26, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

In the world of music, where melodies transcend boundaries and rhythms have the power to move hearts, DJ Cuppy stands as a shining example of an artist who not only

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All We Know About #OccupyJulorBiHouse

September 21, 2023 by Jacqueline Alabi

What Is Happening In Ghana? Today, September 21, is a very important day in Ghana’s history. A day set aside to celebrate the life of one of its most revolutionary

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How Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie Is Steering Political and Historical Conversations Through Media

August 21, 2023 by Jacqueline Alabi

In life, there are small, unassuming moments that shape what the rest of our lives will look like. The subtle details in our environment that spark an interest, when nurtured,

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A Lot Is Happening In Niger: Here’s Everything We Know

August 18, 2023 by Alex Omenye

The political crisis in Niger has degenerated after the ECOWAS deadline for the reinstatement of the ousted president, Bazoum elapsed. On the 26th of July 2023, members of Niger’s elite

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It’s 2023, Why Do Ponzi Schemes Continue to Thrive in Nigeria?

August 17, 2023 by Rabi Madaki

In the aftermath of the 2016 MMM meltdown, Nigerians collectively pledged to steer clear of investments and multi-level marketing schemes with grand promises. For a period, it appeared we had

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What Is Happening In Unical’s Law Faculty?

August 16, 2023 by Rabi Madaki

Four years after the BBC’s “Sex for Grades” documentary, Nigerian institutions have shown no signs of change and continue to be rife with perverted lecturers. On Monday afternoon, reports surfaced

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Naira Cards Rise Again As FG Lifts Ban

July 27, 2023 by Alex Omenye

In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria through its central bank began to crack down on the use of naira debit cards for international transactions. The halt of using the