Leah Sharibu, who was abducted along with other school girls in 2018, remains in captivity years after her abduction. Although some of the girls were later released, reports indicate that Leah, a Christian, refused to renounce her faith despite pressure from her captors. Her decision has led many people to describe her as a courageous […]
Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo is expected to defend his allegations in court following the ₦5 billion defamation suit reportedly filed against him by former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi. The lawsuit followed statements allegedly made by Mr. Kenneth Okonkwo during a television interview in which he made serious allegations against Mr. Peter Obi. In response, Mr.
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Every governor in Nigeria, including the President of Nigeria, has only one vote, just like every other Nigerian. However, many Nigerians have alleged over the years that political office holders often use the influence of their positions to manipulate electoral outcomes in their favour. The recent wave of governors defecting from various political parties to
Taxation is a good source of income for any country, but before taxing citizens, the government in question should make sure that the people can pay those taxes without being pushed below the poverty line. If you tax Nigerians who can barely feed themselves, how do you expect them to pay? Even those who are
We have written articles and made videos countless times concerning the issue of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) giving loans to the government of Nigeria whenever it requests them. It has also been alleged that the IMF is advising the government of Nigeria to impose more taxes on fuel and telecommunications services, which is surprising
South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreign nationals within a week as the government intensifies efforts to address illegal immigration and growing public concerns over security and unemployment. The development comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged tougher action on illegal immigration while warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands. South Africa, one of
Hundreds of Nigerians gathered in Lagos and other parts of the country on Democracy Day to protest worsening economic hardship, unemployment and insecurity. The demonstrators used the annual celebration of Nigeria’s democratic journey to express frustration over the current state of the country. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, protesters called on the government to take
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A retired Nigerian Army General, Rabe Abubakar, has died after being abducted by armed men in northwestern Nigeria, according to military authorities. Abubakar, who previously served as the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, was kidnapped alongside his wife while travelling through Katsina State in late May. Reports indicate that the couple and their driver were attacked and
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Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos-based hospital of obstructing efforts to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu. According to Adichie, a coronial inquest that was expected to begin in April has faced repeated delays, which she believes are preventing a full examination of what happened before
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It is quite unfortunate and surprising to hear reports that retired army General Tukur Buratai has stated that insecurity under the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s administration is at its lowest level since the president assumed office in 2023. Somehow, many Nigerians may find such a statement difficult to accept given the ongoing security challenges
