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The idea of “people power” has become one of the defining currents of African politics in the 21st century. Across the continent, younger generations—disenchanted with corruption, inequality, and the failures of post-independence elites—are searching for leaders who can articulate their frustrations and translate them into action. Two figures stand out in this regard: Julius Malema […]
A SaharaReporters’ review of the public payments portal, Govspend, has revealed that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, spent N9.6million on branded towels for his birthday. The payment was made on December 21, 2023. According to the description, the money was paid to Okwoli Aromeh “to the officer, to enable
United States President, Donald Trump, has expressed displeasure over Israel’s strike on Qatar, describing it as a unilateral action that undermines both American and Israeli interests. It would be recalled that Israel attempted to kill political leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday. According to Reuters, Trump said he was “very unhappy
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Three police officers were killed on Wednesday morning after gunmen launched an attack on a security checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to local sources, the incident occurred in the border town, which shares a boundary with Kwara State. The gunmen reportedly stormed the checkpoint, engaging the police officers
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Nigeria likes to call itself the giant of Africa, yet if you observe our politics closely, what we run is less of a giant and more of a sprawling buka joint. The kind of buka where the waiter slaps a plate of food in front of you, insists it is the best meal you will
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Human rights lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has strongly condemned the killing of traders at Onitsha Main Market by operatives of OCHA Brigade, an environmental law enforcement unit in Anambra State established by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration. Ejiofor demanded a comprehensive, transparent investigation into the killing and swift justice for the victims. SaharaReporters on Tuesday, September
French President, Emmanuel Macron, has appointed a 39-year-old Sébastien Lecornu, a loyal ally and Defence Minister, as the country’s new Prime Minister. This move comes just 24 hours after the National Assembly passed a vote of no confidence, toppling François Bayrou’s government. Lecornu, according to Reuters, has been a close ally of Macron and served
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The LEA Primary School Makanima in Abuja Municipal Area Council, FCT, has become a ghost of learning, three years after a violent windstorm ripped off its roof and left classrooms exposed to the elements. A civic technology platform, Monitng, in a statement on Wednesday exposed the deplorable condition of the school, painting a grim picture
