…says unfair global lending system is choking African economiesby Anietie Udobit, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised fresh concerns over the growing debt servicing burden facing African nations, revealing that Nigeria alone will spend about $11.6 billion servicing debts this year — an amount projected to consume nearly half of
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaBefore tribe, there was humanity. Before religion, there was compassion. Before identity became a wall, it was simply a description.There was a time when the worth of a human being was not first measured by where they came from, what language they spoke, or how they prayed. There
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria’s economic pressure intensified further on Monday after new financial data revealed that the country’s domestic borrowing rose to ₦8.1 trillion in the first quarter of 2026.Economic analysts say the surge reflects increasing government dependence on local debt financing amid mounting fiscal challenges and revenue constraints.At the same
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaUnited States President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week in what analysts describe as one of the most critical diplomatic engagements of the year.The summit, scheduled for May 13 to 15, comes amid worsening tensions between both global powers over
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaSuper Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered another sensational performance as Galatasaray clinched a fourth consecutive Turkish Süper Lig title.The Nigerian forward scored twice in the decisive encounter, further cementing his status as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers.Osimhen’s remarkable form throughout the season has attracted growing attention from
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a public health advisory following growing international concerns over reported cases of hantavirus infections.Health officials said the advisory became necessary after reports of outbreaks in parts of Europe and concerns linked to international travel movements.The NCDC urged Nigerians,
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Nigerian military has denied reports alleging civilian casualties during a recent airstrike operation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the operation successfully neutralised dozens of armed bandits.According to military authorities, at least 70 suspected terrorists were killed during coordinated offensives targeting criminal hideouts
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaGlobal oil prices surged sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” heightening fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude rose above $104 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $99 amid growing concerns over disruptions
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…APC intensifies screening amid Rivers' political tensionAnietie Udobit, AbujaFresh political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered momentum on Monday as pressure groups within the Peoples Democratic Party intensified calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to the presidential race.The renewed campaign for Jonathan’s comeback comes amid growing
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for the highly anticipated Africa Forward Summit, a strategic gathering of African and global leaders focused on economic transformation, energy transition and sustainable development across the continent.The summit, also referred to in diplomatic circles as the Africa-France Summit, is
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