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OP-ED Opinions 

Fetus Keyamo: Passion Lost To Pleasure By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
Wikipedia is the place to have persons defined as they will want to be perceived in relation to their passion, purpose and priority. On this, Festus Keyamo is introduced to the world as a lawyer by profession, Senior Advocate of Nigeria. His passion, purpose and priority were encapsulated in three words: critic, columnist, human rights activist. The dynamics of states… Read More
Africa Egypt Featured North Africa World 

Egyptian lost city dating back over 3,400 years discovered

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– – Egyptian Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a lost ancient city which was supposedly buried under sand for thousands of years. Experts say the discovery is one of the most important finds since unearthing Tutankhamun’s tomb. Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass who announced the discovery of what is called the “lost golden city”, said the site was uncovered near… Read More
Africa World 

Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip has died aged 99

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“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021  The prince… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Djibouti: Voting gets underway in presidential election

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– – Voters in Djibouti are choosing a new president in a poll that could extend President Ismael Omar Guelleh’s tenure in office. The 73-year-old leader, one of Africa’s longest serving leaders is tipped to win a fifth term and extend his 21-year-long rule in Friday’s votes. He took over from his uncle, Hassan Gouled Aptidon, who led the country… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

#FreeKogi2: Yahaya Bello Fails To Learn From Saraki! By Femi Adeyeye

Elwin Mandowa,
Permit me to share a few things with you which I believe you ought to learn from the experience of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, before his fall from grace. Everyone following the situation of tyranny unleashed on dissenting Nigerians and in this particular case, the #Kogi2 whom your regime and that of Muhammadu Buhari have continued to subject to illegal and inhumane treatment,… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Time For Gov Sanwo-Olu To Intervene In LASU Power Supply Problem By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
For more than five weeks now, Lagos State University, Ojo, has been in darkness.  The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) reportedly cut off power supply to the institution because of N29m electricity bill that the chairman of the university’s governing council considers to be too high.  Although the council gives the impression that it is not paying because the bill is… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Kobena Sekyi: Ghanaian lawyer who wore African cloth to court

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– – Africans have been celebrating the decision of an educated elite who hailed from Ghana to wear only African cloth to court. William Esuman-Gwira Sekyi, popularly known as Kobena Sekyi was born in 1892 and died in 1956. He was an educated elite who vowed never to wear European clothing again until his death. Sekyi also became the first… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Presidents and Global Leaders Back Bold Action on Climate Change Adaptation for Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
On Tuesday, 6 April, the African Development Bank, the Global Center on Adaptation and the Africa Adaptation Initiative, brought together more than 30 heads of state and global leaders committed to prioritize actions that help African countries adapt to the impacts of climate change and “build forward better.” In a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only… Read More
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