Nigeria

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

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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.

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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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Aug
18
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
“Jim Iyke Running From Incompleted Business Ventures, I Want A Divorce” – USA Wife Insists.

“Jim Iyke Running From Incompleted Business Ventures, I Want A Divorce” – USA Wife Insists.

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Recent development indicates that the saga with the abandoned United States of America legally married wife of popular Nollywood Actor and fashionista, James Ikechukwu Okolue Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke is far from over as fresh demands and revelations have emerged from his belinguard wife, Carllie Taggett, who is insisting on getting a divorce from the husband she has not be able to communicate in recent times as a result of his blocking her on all possible channels for dialogue. Recall that the news trended with lots of mixed reactions from fans and observers when LEGIT.NG carried news from…
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