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Buhari’s Exclusive Interview with ARISE News: Here’s What He Said

June 10, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

President Muhammadu Buhari had an exclusive interview with ARISE News, and it was aired on their Morning Show on Thursday 10, 2021. It goes without saying that the country watched

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The 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing Shortlist is Out

June 3, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

The shortlist for the 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing has been announced. On the list are five writers whose stories made it out of hundreds of others, from

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Twitter Takes Down Buhari’s Tweet

June 2, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Twitter has deleted President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweet, on the grounds that it violates Twitter regulations. The entire thread wasn’t deleted, only the last tweet, which was deemed threatening and expressive

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President Buhari’s Tweets: An Explainer

June 2, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Over the last couple of months, it has felt like there’s an impending sense of doom. The wave of insecurity as embodied by the rise of kidnapping, vandalism and terrorism

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Former Presidential Aide, Ahmed Gulak Killed: An Explainer

May 31, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

A former political adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan was killed in Owerri, Imo State. News of his death has increased national security concerns. How it happenedAhmed Gulak was leaving

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Kaduna State may be Split in Two: An Explainer

May 28, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

As of yesterday, both sides of Kaduna State have agreed to split the state into two new ones. The Southern part is predominantly Christian and inter-tribal will become Gurara State,

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Should the NYSC Scheme be Continued or Not?

May 26, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

A bill to amend the 1999 constitution, permanently scrapping the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has passed its first reading. The bill was proposed by Rivers State house representative, Awaji-Inimbek

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The Aso Rock Burglary: An Explainer

May 11, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Yesterday, online news platform, People’s Gazette, published an exclusive article about a break-in in Aso Rock. Yet again, Nigerians question their security and the government’s ability to ensure that its

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Niger State Governor Confirms Boko Haram is in the State

April 27, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Niger State’s Governor, Abubakar Bello, has confirmed that the Boko Haram insurgents have occupied the state. He said this in a statement while visiting Minna yesterday. What’s happening in Niger

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NBC Suspends Channels Television for Interviewing An IPOB Leader

April 27, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a letter of suspension to Channels Television, for interviewing a leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). What are the reasons

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Isa Pantami vs. Nigerians: An Explainer

April 24, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Nigerians are calling for the resignation or sack of Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami. This has lasted a one-week period and the outcry is just as

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How to Make Money as a Landlord (and Avoid Possible Setbacks)

April 15, 2021 by Oludele Adeleke

Being a buy-to-let landlord is a goal for many people who see it as a great way to grow their wealth. Whether they’ve moved out of a previous home and

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Reasons Why Twitter May Have Picked Ghana Over Nigeria To Open Its Office

April 14, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

It has been two days since Twitter announced its intention to open its African headquarters in Ghana. To build its team, Twitter will be recruiting people in the positions of

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SEC vs Online Investment Apps: An Explainer

April 12, 2021 by Adeyosola Adeniran

Last week, on the 8th of April, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a directive instructing online investment platforms to quit trading foreign securities not registered in the country,

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What Exactly is Going On in Senegal?

March 5, 2021 by Damilare Bayero

Across the continent, there has been a growing wave of protest and dissent. Senegal is the latest country to experience this with an unprecedented wave of violent protests since Wednesday when