Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaIn a remarkable turn of events, Senegal witnessed the meteoric rise of 44-year-old Basirou Diomande Faye from prison detainee to victorious presidential candidate within the span of just eight days. His triumph on March 24, 2024, marked not only a historic win for the opposition but also a
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaIn the heart of Nigeria's southeast region lies a simmering cauldron of discontent, fed by the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). For two years, Kanu has languished behind bars, his trial stagnating amidst a backdrop of mounting insecurity
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaThe recent decision by the Abia State House of Assembly to nullify the scandalous retirement benefits awarded to former governors and deputies marks a significant step towards rectifying the injustice perpetuated by excessive pension schemes.This move not only reflects a growing awareness of the need for fiscal prudence
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaFrom the all-time low of about N2000 to $1, the Nigerian Naira has strengthened between N1200 and N1300 to $1 in recent days, apparently because President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, without public announcement, jettisoned the floatation of the Nigerian Naira against other currencies, which created the economic crisis in
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaRecently, at least 17 soldiers, including four officers, were killed in Delta State, Nigeria, while responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities.The attack in the oil-rich, riverine Delta State happened in the Bomadi council area when the soldiers, deployed to keep the peace, were allegedly
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaRecently, over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA Primary school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, were abducted by bandits. This horror triggered a national outrage.However, the outrage was only momentary, as the country has already moved on as if nothing happened. How can we continue as
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaThe FCT administration, centred on the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, had recorded much progress, particularly in the area of security. The security agencies, particularly the police, had done so well in curbing the activities of bandits and other criminal elements.One can comparatively say today that the
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaAbout a month ago, Southern California witnessed a heart-wrenching incident as six individuals, including the Group Chief Executive of one of Nigeria's largest banks, lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash. The somber news reverberated across local and international media outlets, casting a pall of sorrow over the
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor,AbujaNorthern senators, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), recently confronted the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the alleged padding of the 2024 budget with about N3 trillion worth of projects.Representatives of the 58-member Forum, led by its chairman, Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi), confronted Akpabio at
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaNestled in the southeastern region of Nigeria, Abia State has long been celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. However, the state has grappled with challenges ranging from poor infrastructure to unemployment, hindering its development.The winds of change began to blow with the historic election of
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