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Nigeria’s State Police Plans: Before We ‘Democratize’ Terrorism…
Imagine a mother in Nigeria’s Benue State who, after years of watching her children disappear in bandit raids, hears the president promise
Barracks Logic: Guinea‑Bissau’s Coup Fuels West Africa’s Military Temptation
Imagine a region where democracy feels more like a revolving door than a steady rhythm — where tired citizens watch neighboring juntas
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The social-media platform X (formerly Twitter) suffered a major global outage on Tuesday, leaving thousands of users unable to load their feeds, publish posts or access the service across both mobile and desktop channels. According to outage-tracking service Downdetector, more than 11,500
Ford Foundation at 65: How a Quiet Revolution Shaped West Africa’s Fight for Justice, Inclusion
When the Ford Foundation opened its West Africa office in Lagos in 1960, the region was at the dawn of self-rule. Universities were emerging, civil services were taking shape, and newly independent nations needed skilled personnel to run their governments. Few could
Igue Festival: Spiritual Heartbeat of The Benin Kingdom
From the ancient walls of Benin City comes a timeless proclamation “Isẹlogbe!” a greeting that marks not only the dawn of a new year but also one of the most sacred celebrations in Edo tradition: the Igue Festival. Rooted deeply in the
Tears, Tributes as Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha Is Laid to Rest in Enugu
Nigeria on Friday, October 31, 2025, bade farewell to highlife legend Mike Ejeagha in his hometown of Imezi-Owa, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, five months after his passing on June 6. The burial followed the late musician’s personal wish to
Igwe Kenneth Orizu III At 100: Nnewi Monarch Mark a Century Of Legacy, Reform, Six Decades Of Unbroken Reign
The historic town of Nnewi in Anambra State was enveloped in jubilation on Thursday, October 30, as thousands of residents, dignitaries, cultural leaders, and well-wishers from across Nigeria and beyond gathered to celebrate His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III,
Late Dr. Anthony Ekwueme was a brilliant and dependable teacher. His solid syntactic skill was endowing. May his soul continue to rest in peace.