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Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member

Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member

Nigeria’s First Lady Becomes OAFLAD Steering Committee Member Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has been elected as a member, Steering Committee of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This was at the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of the organization ongoing in Addis Ababa on the sideline of the 38th African Union Summit Ordinary Session. She joins the 8- member Steering Committee as one of the two members representing West Africa. She will serve in the new position for a two year tenure. Already a strong voice within OAFLAD, the First Lady is expected to further carry the…
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19,000 Illegal Immigrants Deported Under Labour Govt – UK Home Secretary

19,000 Illegal Immigrants Deported Under Labour Govt – UK Home Secretary

Japa: 19,000 Illegal Immigrants Deported Under Labour Govt – UK Home Secretary The United Kingdom Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has revealed that 19,000 illegal immigrants have been deported under the Labour government. She made this known during an interview on GBN station and on the Home Office website. “To rebuild public confidence in the immigration system, we need to show that the rules are respected and enforced. “That’s why, as part of the government’s plan for change, we have put significant additional resources into immigration enforcement and returns, so those who have no right to be here, particularly those who…
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The Curious Timing: Trump’s WHO Withdrawal And The Sudden Decline Of The “New China Virus” Narrative – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Curious Timing: Trump’s WHO Withdrawal And The Sudden Decline Of The “New China Virus” Narrative – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Curious Timing: Trump's WHO Withdrawal and the Sudden Decline of the "New China Virus" Narrative In a world where information travels faster than ever, the interplay between political decisions and media narratives can often reveal intriguing patterns. One such pattern emerged in the wake of former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost immediately, the momentum behind the "New China Virus" story seemed to dissipate, leaving many to wonder about the underlying connections and implications. The Context: COVID-19 and the "China Virus" Narrative The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019, quickly…
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Nigeria Makes List Of World’s Most Corrupt Country In 2024, Gets New Ranking

Nigeria Makes List Of World’s Most Corrupt Country In 2024, Gets New Ranking

Nigeria Makes List Of World’s Most Corrupt Country in 2024, Gets New Ranking Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. The list ranks Denmark as the least corrupt country with 90 points, Finland as second with 88 points, and Singapore as third with 84 points. No African country made the top 10 very clean list as…
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Nigerian Joins California Governorship Race

Nigerian Joins California Governorship Race

Nigerian Joins California Governorship Race Nigerian-born American, Dr. Akinyemi Agbede has announced his intention to contest the forthcoming California governorship election next year. His decision to join the governorship race has elicited excitement from his friends and political associates. The renowned mathematician is not new to California politics as he had previously run for the position of senator and the governor. He attempted the position of governor in 2014 and 2018 and also took a shot at the US Senate in 2016 and 2022. According to him, the recent exploits of Kemi Badenoch who recently emerged as the Labour Party…
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Reengineering Africa: Enthroning Common Sense – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Reengineering Africa: Enthroning Common Sense – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Reengineering Africa: Enthroning Common Sense Africa, a continent rich in resources, culture, and potential, stands at a crossroads. Despite its immense opportunities, it faces challenges that demand practical, innovative, and collaborative solutions. To reengineer Africa is to return to the basics—to prioritize common sense over complexity, unity over division, and long-term progress over short-term gains. It is a call to action for leaders, citizens, and communities to embrace common sense as the guiding principle for transformation. The Pillars of Common Sense in Africa Practical Solutions Over IdeologyCommon sense demands that Africa focus on what works, not what sounds good. Whether…
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Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’

Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance; ‘Joe, You’re Fired’ US President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief’s daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump announced in a Friday Truth Social post. Trump said that his predecessor set the precedent in 2021 “when he instructed the Intelligence Community (IC) to stop the 45th President of the United States (ME!) from accessing details on National Security, a…
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Palestinians Have No Alternative But To Leave Gaza Strip – Trump

Palestinians Have No Alternative But To Leave Gaza Strip – Trump

Palestinians Have No Alternative But To Leave Gaza Strip – Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Palestinians have no alternative but to leave Gaza and he would like to see neighboring countries Jordan and Egypt take the displaced Palestinians. “I do not necessarily support Israeli settlement in Gaza,” Trump said before his meeting with the Zionist prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem rejected the statements of American officials regarding the displacement of Palestinians in from Gaza, saying that the American statements are racist, medieval, and reflect the absence of moral and humanitarian standards. “Instead of…
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Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College

Meet Toyin Tofade, First Black Female President Of A US College Dr. Toyin Tofade made history as the first Black female president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in July 2022. Tofade, since assuming office, has spearheaded transformative initiatives, strengthening the college’s future. Toyin Tofade: Transformative Leadership at ACPHSUnder her leadership, ACPHS launched a bold new strategic plan and introduced ACPHS Online in March 2024. She restructured academic units, implemented a leadership program for aspiring leaders, and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit across the institution. Her efforts have driven significant enrollment growth, with total applications rising by 18.58%,…
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Grammy 2025: Tems Beats Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy To Win ‘Best African Music Performance’

Grammy 2025: Tems Beats Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy To Win ‘Best African Music Performance’

Grammy 2025: Tems Beats Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy To Win ‘Best African Music Performance’ At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025, Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, secured her second Grammy, winning Best African Music Performance for her song Love Me JeJe. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, Tems expressed gratitude for her journey and the people who have supported her. “Dear God, thank you so much for putting me on this stage and bringing me this team. Tomorrow is my mum’s birthday, and this is her first Grammys. I just want to thank you, mum, because she’s really done…
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