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Kemi Badenoch: An Expert in Truth-Telling

Ultimately, Ms. Badenoch’s relationship with Nigeria is purely transactional—a narrative to differentiate herself in British politics. She’s the outsider who rose through determination, from a McDonald’s worker to Conservative Party member at 25, to party leader. Unlike her predecessors, she can claim firsthand experience of national decline, a narrative she deploys like a political catchphrase. 

Shalom Tewobola

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1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch: An Expert in Truth-Telling

Aproko Doctor’s Noble Act and the Bigger Governance Question

His caption read, “Our leaders can do better. The primary healthcare centers are the bedrock of our healthcare.” The video, now nearing a million views, highlighted the appalling condition of the facility, which should have been a lifeline for the community it serves. On January 25th, 2025, Nigeria’s and arguably Africa’s foremost health advocate and […]

Alex Omenye

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10 hours ago

Aproko Doctor’s Noble Act and the Bigger Governance Question

Sahel Countries Exit ECOWAS: What Are The Implications? 

The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Sunday, January 28, 2024, announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision reduces the numerical strength of West Africa’s regional organization from 15 to 12. Formed in 1975, ECOWAS is widely regarded as West Africa’s top political and […]

Alex Omenye

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14 hours ago

Sahel Countries Exit ECOWAS: What Are The Implications? 

Kemi Badenoch: An Expert in Truth-Telling

Ultimately, Ms. Badenoch’s relationship with Nigeria is purely transactional—a narrative to differentiate herself in British politics. She’s the outsider who rose through determination, from a McDonald’s worker to Conservative Party member at 25, to party leader. Unlike her predecessors, she can claim firsthand experience of national decline, a narrative she deploys like a political catchphrase. 

Shalom Tewobola

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1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch: An Expert in Truth-Telling

Kemi Badenoch: Five Times The Tory Leader Has Taken A Swipe At Nigeria

Kemi Badenoch has beef with Nigeria. Since becoming the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, she has frequently criticized Nigeria on various fronts.  She has spoken about her early years in Nigeria, describing growing up in an atmosphere of fear and insecurity and highlighting the widespread corruption in the country. Nigerian Vice-President […]

Alex Omenye

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1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch: Five Times The Tory Leader Has Taken A Swipe At Nigeria

EFCC’s Failed Raid Goes Sour In Anambra

In 2002, President Olusegun Obasanjo established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by an Act of the National Assembly in response to international pressure from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering, also known as Groupe d’action financière (GAFI). Mallam Nuhu Ribadu was appointed the pioneer chairman and within months, the EFCC […]

Alex Omenye

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1 week ago

EFCC’s Failed Raid Goes Sour In Anambra

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N955 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a price increase for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), signaling a major development in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market. The new pricing, effective from 5:30 pm on  January 17 , 2025 , reflects a 6.17% rise compared to December’s rates. The updated pricing system introduces a tiered structure: Orders of 2–4.99 million […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 weeks ago

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N955 Per Litre

NBS Website Back Online, But Crimes Report Missing

A month after the website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) crashed under a controversial hack and sparked concerns of potential data manipulation and suppression, the platform is now accessible to the public.  NBS on December 18, 2024, confirmed the hack on the Bureau’s X page 24 hours after the publication of the Crime […]

Alex Omenye

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2 weeks ago

NBS Website Back Online, But Crimes Report Missing

Six Dead, Sixty Injured in Tragic Lokoja Road Accident

A devastating road accident near Zone 8 Roundabout in Lokoja has claimed the lives of six and left sixty others injured, marking another tragic incident in the state’s growing list of road casualties this year. According to Samuel Oyedeji, State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the incident occurred around 3 pm on […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 weeks ago

Six Dead, Sixty Injured in Tragic Lokoja Road Accident

Lagos Cashes in With Detty December 

Lagos, Nigeria’s vibrant cultural and tourism hub, witnessed an unprecedented economic boost during last December’s festive season, with a record-breaking revenue of over 100 billion naira. A report by MO Africa Company Limited revealed that hotels, clubs, and recreational activities were major contributors to this impressive figure. The report also estimates that Lagos hosted approximately […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 weeks ago

Lagos Cashes in With Detty December 

Lagos Assembly Impeaches Speaker Obasa, Swears in First Female Speaker

The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, whose controversial tenure in office has been one riddled with allegations of abuse of office and gross misconduct.  Obasa, who has served as Speaker since 2015 represents Agege Constituency 1 and was first elected in 2007. His tenure has been marred by controversies, […]

Alex Omenye

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2 weeks ago

Lagos Assembly Impeaches Speaker Obasa, Swears in First Female Speaker
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