Nigeria

Oct
29
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Nigeria is still in the crawl, but I’m determined to change the story, says Tinubu

Nigeria is still in the crawl, but I’m determined to change the story, says Tinubu

Breaking, Nigeria, Politics, ,
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria as ‘a crawling country in the committee of thriving economies’, especially in terms of development indices relating to green energy and the environment. He, however, assured that, as president, he was determined to change the narrative and bring about a transformative government in the country. Tinubu, who played host to the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Sunday, also commented on the Supreme Court judgment, which affirmed his election as President, saying the court verdict has put paid to needless distraction from his political opponents. “I know Germany has advanced…
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Oct
19
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Reactions trail maltreatment of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prisons

Reactions trail maltreatment of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prisons

Africa, Breaking, Nigeria, , , ,
When Dr Paul Ezike’s video on the alleged plight of some Nigerians in Ethiopia’s Kaliti Prisons, Addis Ababa, recently hit the social media space, it was a quick reminder of what Nigerians have been going through in several prisons outside Nigeria, particularly in Asian countries and Libya, over the past couple of years. In the past, there have been disturbing stories about the inhuman treatment meted out to Nigerians in Guangdong Prisons in China. At one point, it was even alleged that some of them were being killed secretly and their essential organs harvested for business purposes. The condition is,…
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Sep
17
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger sign a deal to oppose ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger sign a deal to oppose ECOWAS

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Three military-led West African Sahel countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—have signed a security treaty that will make them support one another against any external aggression. They signed the treaty on Saturday, in a development that appeared to counter the threat posed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Recall that ECOWAS issued threats to intervene militarily following the July coup in Niger, that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to come to Niger’s aid if it is attacked. ECOWAS and the West have criticized the three countries over military takeovers, which have strained their…
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Sep
15
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Meet Olayemi Cardoso, the new CBN Governor, what you must know about him.

Meet Olayemi Cardoso, the new CBN Governor, what you must know about him.

Breaking, Economy, Nigeria,
Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday, the Daily Post has outlined the profile of the new apex bank’s boss. Cardoso replaced Folashodun Shonubi, who served in an acting capacity after the suspension of Godwin Emefiele on June 9. PROFILE Mr Cardoso, a native of Lagos State, holds a Master’s in Public Administration and Management from Harvard University. He was the first commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos State upon the return to civilian democracy in 1999 under Tinubu as the then governor. Cardoso also worked…
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Aug
27
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Unleashing Nigeria’s Potential: Reinventing Politics for Progressive Development – Kalu

Unleashing Nigeria’s Potential: Reinventing Politics for Progressive Development – Kalu

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Nigeria, the giant of Africa, is teeming with immense potential waiting to be unleashed. With a population of over 200 million people and abundant natural resources, it is high time for Nigeria to redefine its political landscape and tap into its vast potential for progressive development. Two key aspects are crucial for igniting this change: unleashing Nigeria's untapped potential and reinventing politics for progress. Igniting Change: Unleashing Nigeria's Untapped Potential! Nigeria is a country blessed with abundant resources, both natural and human. From vast oil reserves to a young and talented workforce, the potential for growth and development is undeniable.…
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