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Amandla Institute and renewal of the Pan-African ideal, By Thabo Mbeki

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- I take this opportunity to congratulate our friend and fellow combatant for Africa's renaissance, Dr Kayode Fayemi (CON), for the launch of the Amandla Institute. I am very glad ind... Read More


Deconstructing arrogance: The politics, nature of Senator Nwoko, By Ebikabowei Kedikumo

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- The political climate in Delta State has heightened significantly since Senator Ned Nwoko's recent alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His comments referring ... Read More


Kayode Fayemi: A philosopher-king at 60, By Hakeem Jamiu

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- The concept of a city-state ruled by philosophers was first explored in Plato's Republic written around 375 BC. Plato believed that those who naturally dominate society should be th... Read More


Kayode Fayemi at 60: A legacy of courage and resilience, By Raheem Akingbolu

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- So, at 32, John Kayode Fayemi was already playing a pivotal role in Nigeria's pro-democracy struggle. As an active member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), back then, h... Read More


The routine rush to join the ruling party, By Eric Teniola

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- On Friday 19 December, 2008, Prince Vincent Eze Ogbulafor (24 May 1949-6 October 2022) from Olokoro, Umuahia South local government of Abia State declared that his party, the People... Read More


Nigeria's war on merit is destroying its future, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to the United States for professional engagements related to my work in climate change. While there, I also took some time off to visit fri... Read More


Saudi Arabia restates support for Palestinian State, opposes Trump's offers

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Saudi Arabian government has restated its support for an independent Palestinian State and opposed the recent statement of US President Donald Trump asking Arab countries to tak... Read More


Cout jails ex-JAMB official for forgery, loan fraud

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has convicted and sentenced, a former official of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), Olayiwola Oguntade, to prison for fraud. Trial ... Read More


El Rufai's theory of leadership recruitment: Is the messenger the message?, By Jideofor Adibe

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Malam Nasir el Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna state, needs no introduction in Nigerian politics. Many people across the country are strongly opposed to him and his guts. However, ... Read More


FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector reforms

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.07 billion to finance the healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) progra... Read More