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OP-ED Opinions 

Ending SARS By SWATting Citizens Like Flies? By Ogaga Ifowodo

Elwin Mandowa,
As news of outbreaks of arson and looting started taking over the reports of the hitherto peaceful EndSARS protests, I hoped and prayed that for once, the government would buck the trend and resist the temptation to send soldiers and anti-riot policemen to clear the streets by mowing down protesters. The reported incidents were indeed worrisome: police stations set on… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Asiwaju Awon Ole Bola Tinubu Turned On His Own People By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
There is nothing that Asiwaju Awon Ole Bola Tinubu says or does that will surprise Yorubas any more, no matter how shocking or outrageous. When Funke Olakunrin daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, was dastardly murdered by Muhammadu Buhari’s Fulani herdsmen terrorists, Tinubu in front of a grieving, devastated Pa Fasoranti, proudly asked: “Where are the cows?” When he… Read More
Africa Europe World 

Opinion: How Africa overdeveloped Europe

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– – Africa. The lens through which we see and are taught about our continent shapes our understanding of, our treatment of and our relationship to it. Of course, it does. That is why history is taught through the lens of white supremacy. That teaching shapes how we think, and that we think of one nation as superior and another… Read More
Africa World 

Coronavirus vaccine trial volunteer dies in Brazil

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– – A coronavirus vaccine trial participant has died. The volunteer was involved in trials into a jab from Oxford University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. The tragic news was confirmed by Brazil’s health authority on Wednesday, October 21. An investigation has been launched but no safety concerns have been raised, according to scientists. The volunteer was Brazilian and was taking part in the trials… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Guinea: At least 10 killed in deadly post-election violence

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– – Post-election violence in Guinea has led to the death of at least 10 people, according to the country’s security minister. Results from the 14 constituencies out of 34 puts incumbent President Alpha Condé in the lead over his main challenger Cellou Dalein Diallou. But Cellou Dalein Diallou had earlier claimed victory and decried “anomalies” with results being announced… Read More
Africa Investments 

Development finance institutions pledge to sustain COVID-19 mitigation, livelihood recovery

Elwin Mandowa,
Multilateral development finance institutions on Wednesday pledged to continue to collaborate in their efforts to mitigate the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate the recovery of economies and livelihoods. At an extraordinary virtual meeting to discuss the impact of their responses to the pandemic and the worsening debt situation, the organizations said that sustaining their joint efforts would… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

All-Africa Students Union condemns attack on Nigerian protesters

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– – The Secretary General and members of All-Africa Students Union (AASU) have condemned the Police and military brutality against peaceful demonstrators in Nigeria. In a press statement issued by the Secretary General, Peter Kwasi KODJIE, to commemorate the African Human Rights Day today, he called on the Nigerian government to bring the police and military antagonism against demonstrators to… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines World 

AU, Ecowas condemn violence in Nigeria and call for dialogue

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– – The African Union has now “condemned” the violence that has characterized ongoing protests against police brutality in Nigeria. Rights group Amnesty International has said that at least 12 people were killed by soldiers and police in Lagos on Tuesday. At least 49 people have been reported dead just on Tuesday the protests against brutalities across Nigeria turned bloody.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

EndSARS: Nigeria’s Vice president promises justice for those killed

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– – Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has said those killed in the past days during the ongoing protests against police brutalities will get justice. He made the promise following reports of at least 49 people dying amid the protests across the country. 43 protesters and six policemen lost their lives in the violence that erupted during the protests. The shooting… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Bola Tinubu: The Fall Of An Emperor At Lekki Toll Gate By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Elwin Mandowa,
Nothing lasts for ever! Bola Ahmed Tinubu began his political career with an understanding that reflects the popular Yoruba saying:   “eniyan bo ni lara ju aso lo,” meaning: “People cover nakedness far better than clothes. That was the soil in which this political iroko seed was planted. His growth was rapid from Coker Street, Orile-Agege, Lagos, his branches spread across… Read More
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