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Supreme Court, Rivers and the state of emergency - By Reuben Abati
Rivers StateSupreme Court

Supreme Court, Rivers and the state of emergency – By Reuben Abati

Yesterday, December 15, the Supreme Court of Nigeria struck out the suit filed by 11 Governors of states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the emergency rule imposed…

Tinubu’s Benin Republic expedition - By Reuben Abati

Tinubu’s Benin Republic expedition – By Reuben Abati

How Fatima Hamza became Kano’s healthcare model for African women in leadership

How Fatima Hamza became Kano’s healthcare model for African women in leadership

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INEC hires nine SANs to defend presidential election results
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INEC hires nine SANs to defend presidential election results

'Sexy lips' Khosi wins BBTitans, walks away with $100,000
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‘Full lips’ Khosi wins BBTitans, walks away with $100,000

Potter fired by Chelsea after less than seven months in charge
CHELSEAGraham Potter

Potter sacked by Chelsea after less than seven months in charge

Ayu’s ouster - the triumph of politics of unreason - By Dan Agbese
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Ayu’s ouster – the triumph of politics of unreason – By Dan Agbese

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