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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

Who Will Call The Shots For Africa in Trump 2.0? 

United States President Donald Trump’s Africa team is rapidly taking shape, with key appointments and nominations for positions focusing on the continent. This expedited process reflects a significant shift from Trump’s first term, during which many critical Africa-related roles in the State Department remained unfilled for years, and the White House experienced frequent turnover in […]

Alex Omenye

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2 hours ago

Who Will Call The Shots For Africa in Trump 2.0? 

Nigeria Tax Bill: A Landmark Reform with Far-reaching Implications

Since President Bola Tinubu presented four major tax reform bills to the National Assembly on October 3, 2024, the country has been polarised. The bills— the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 (NTB), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill—aim to overhaul tax administration and revenue […]

Alex Omenye

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2 months ago

Nigeria Tax Bill: A Landmark Reform with Far-reaching Implications

Nigerians Jubilate as Finnish Government Arrest Simon Ekpa

After years of spreading violent propaganda on social media, Simon Ekpa, the factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and was on Thursday sent to prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.” According to the […]

Alex Omenye

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2 months ago

Nigerians Jubilate as Finnish Government Arrest Simon Ekpa

Black Tax: The Burden Shaping Young Lives and Family Bonds

In many cultures within our country, especially among those from poor backgrounds, there is a deeply ingrained practice: when someone escapes poverty, they are often expected to provide financial assistance to siblings, parents, or relatives. While helping family members is a universal value—reflected in the African philosophy of Ubuntu—the concept of “black tax,” or generational […]

Deborah Oludimu

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2 months ago

Black Tax: The Burden Shaping Young Lives and Family Bonds

Chidimma Adetshina Triumphs at Miss Universe 2024

Chidimma Adetshina has made history as the first African woman since Agbani Darego (who was among the top 10 contestants at Miss Universe and later won Miss World in 2001) to achieve remarkable success at a global pageant. Her journey is a powerful narrative of resilience and triumph in adversity. In August 2024, Adetshina withdrew […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 months ago

Chidimma Adetshina Triumphs at Miss Universe 2024

Who Are The Lakurawa Terrorists Terrorising Nigeria? 

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has announced the emergence of “a new terror group” linked to jihadists from the Sahel, a region that accounts for the African portion of global terrorism. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, explained that the terrorists had exploited gaps in cooperation between Nigeria and its neighbors, taking advantage of […]

Alex Omenye

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3 months ago

Who Are The Lakurawa Terrorists Terrorising Nigeria? 

Who Really Belongs in Lagos?

It’s 1990 and there’s an uprising in the streets. Three hundred thousand Lagosians have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Maroko community by the Nigerian military government without provision for alternative housing. Helpless and suddenly homeless, many move to find temporary shelter with relatives while others become friends with the shadows of Lagos, sleeping […]

Deborah Oludimu

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3 months ago

Who Really Belongs in Lagos?
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