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Yinka Odumakin And The Unfinished Work Of Nation Building By Dr G. Boladei Igali

Elwin Mandowa,
In William Shakespeare’s classic Julius Caesar, the chief protagonist, a Roman statesman and general boasted deafeningly to his wife Calpurnia and by extension to Cassius and Pompey, the other power brokers with whom he formed a triumvirate that “Of all the wonders that I have heard, it seems to me most strange that men should fear; Seeing death, a necessary… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

New government named by Chad’s military leaders

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– – A new transitional government has been named by Military leaders in Chad led by Mahamat Idriss Déby Kaka, the son of long-time ruler Idriss Déby. President Déby died last month from injuries he sustained on the battle front with rebels. According to the army 40 ministers and their deputies have been appointed with former rebel chief, Acheick Ibn… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

16 Soldiers killed militant attack in Niger

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– – At least 16 soldiers have been killed in a militant attack in the western Tahoua Region in Niger. The area has recorded the death of more than 200 civilians who were killed in an unclaimed attack in March. Reports say the soldiers were ambushed by armed individuals near Agando area in the region. Six more soldiers were injured in the… Read More
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The Implication Of Jaafar Jaafar, By Gimba Kakanda

Elwin Mandowa,
Without him, we wouldn’t have unmasked the dollar-hoarding mobile vault occupying the seat of power in Kano state. But Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, whose corruption was caught on tape in a sting operation by Jaafar-owned Daily Nigerian newspaper, isn’t the man to play by the book. He’s demonstrably ruthless and, with the resources at his disposal, it’s instinctive for his… Read More
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Insecurity : It’s Time To Occupy Aso Rock And Demand Dictator BUHARI’S Resignation By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigeria is bleeding and things are quickly falling apart. Our hearts have melted down and  gradually we are moving towards Syria. People are afraid over unforeseen circumstances that look certain to consume them. Our collective hope is for a better society where justice and tranquility reign; sadly we are weighed down by all sorts of criminalities.  Apparently, our hope for… Read More
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Letter From Kabba Prison By Anene Victor Udoka: An Egalitarian Society Is Possible

Elwin Mandowa,
Today happens to be the 29th day of April 2021. It is now 25 days since we were abducted by some fellow oppressed Nigerians on the orders of the Kogi State Government.  It is imperative that I send this birthday message out. Even as my birthday is three (3) days away. In life, you are either running with a vision, going on a mission… Read More
Africa Investments 

FAO and BADEA agree MOU to advance African agriculture at Africa high-level dialogue on food security

Elwin Mandowa,
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) signed a memorandum of understanding for future collaboration to promote agricultural infrastructure development and skills training for women and youth. The agreement would also advance climate-smart agriculture in Africa. FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu and BADEA Director-General Sidi Ould Tah signed the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African countries commit to double agricultural productivity as development banks and partners pledge over $17 billion to increase food security

Elwin Mandowa,
A coalition of multilateral development banks and development partners has pledged over $17 billion in financing to address rising hunger on the African continent, and to improve food security. These funds were pledged on the final day of a two-day high-level dialogue called Feeding Africa: leadership to scale up successful innovations. The African Development Bank and the UN’s International Fund… Read More
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