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Op-Ed: Nigeria Needs Justice for Women in Politics

IN the face of allegations and claims of wrongdoing, adopting a balanced and fair approach is not just advisable—it’s essential. Respecting all perspectives, ensuring due process, and fostering transparency pave the way for truth and accountability in Nigeria’s political space.…

Nigeria, China Unite to Combat Financial Crimes

NIGERIA and China have agreed to collaborate in addressing the growing number of financial crimes involving Chinese nationals in the West African nation. The decision follows a meeting between Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai and Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in…

Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia Leaders to Mediate DRC Conflict

THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have appointed former leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia to help facilitate peace talks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows an extraordinary summit held…

Nigeria Faces Environmental Crisis From Waste Overflow

NIGERIA is grappling with an environmental emergency, as heaps of plastic waste and garbage clutter streets, just days after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Overflowing dumpsters, blocked drains, and littered gutters have become common sights, worsening the nation’s waste…

Nigeria Rejects Niger’s Claims of Collusion With France

DIPLOMATIC tensions between Nigeria and Niger deepened after Niger’s military leader, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accused Nigeria of collaborating with France to undermine his junta-led administration. In a Christmas Day interview, Tchiani claimed that France was aligning with militant groups…