By Abdu Rafiu We have General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Highness Sa’ad Abubakar, to thank for silencing war drums by ECOWAS and pressing for dialogue to resolve the quagmire into which Nigeria has been dragged, putting President Bola Tinubu at a crossroads. With their intervention, downscaling tension that had literally risen […]
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• Fear rises over selloff of assets linked to African countries • Protecting democracy in Africa paramount priority, Canadian PM tells Tinubu • Tinubu: Rule of law, electoral dispute resolution must not perish in Africa • Gabon coup underscores slippery France’s influence in Africa – Expert • ECOWAS urged to initiate new economic roadmap on […]
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This picture shows houses submerged in a flooded community in Ahoada district of Rivers State on October 22, 2022. Flooding is frequent during Nigeria’s rainy season but this year, more than 600 people have died and 1.3 million others were forced to leave their homes, according to the latest government figures. (Photo by Pius Utomo […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has lauded the World Health Organization (WHO), the Federal Ministry of Health and other stakeholders for the choice of Nigeria, including Osun State as a beneficiary of the Kangaroo Mother Care Project (KMC). The Governor, who gave the commendation through the Chairman, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Kingsley Akinroye during the […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Contaminated Osun River at Alekuwodo area of Osogbo, Osun State capital The activities of illegal miners have damaged the Osun River and scores of families making a living from farming around it. Sixteen-year-old Samuel Agboola has a passion for higher education but something is hindering his burning aspiration: His […]
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WhatsApp has a new app for Mac following the launch of WhatsApp for Windows The dedicated app allows you to make calls – both one-on-one and in groups It’s the go-to messaging app for millions of people around the world. And now there’s good news if you’re a WhatsApp fan who also uses a Mac. […]
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Even in the face of adversity, a resilient spirit, clear vision and an unwavering commitment can make all the difference in achieving success and positively impacting the world. Key takeaways Embracing pride for your business while maintaining respect for others and yourself will ultimately mold a sound backbone for what life throws amongst the discrimination […]
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Nigerian students and other international students will have to devise a new way to make their studies cheaper in Australia The loophole exploited by students to remain in the country through cheaper studies is now closed. Also the government is also set to increase the savings international students need to obtain a student visa. Elom […]
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By Olusegun Adeniyi When I woke up yesterday to news of a military coup in Gabon, I concluded there must be a better way to earn a living than peddling opinions on the pages of newspapers. We were still coming to terms with developments in Niger Republic where military adventurers are digging in when we […]
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This life remains a mystery and no one can lay claim to knowing all, except God. But every culture has developed an acceptable method of societal organization that suits their nuances and attempts to settle their incongruities. Where I come from, in Obudu, “uñwå ushîé”, meaning (a child from the mother’s village), can never be […]
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