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The Ramaphosa and Tinubu governments issued a number of resolutions following a recent session, but we’ll have to wait and see if they turn into tangible results.
From T-Pain to Cupcake, humor has become Africa's secret weapon against bad governance and a way to survive trying times.
Civil demonstrations are taking place across Africa, but governments are making it their duty to forcefully quell these protests rather than listen to citizens’ agitations.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff has said anyone caught flying the flag of another country will be tried for treason.
President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to revert to the old anthem, a decision that’s facing serious criticism from many Nigerians who believe the country has more pressing issues.
Over 300 students and staff were taken from a local school in Kuriga, Kaduna state, on March 7.
Nigeria's Supreme Court affirms president's election, rejecting opposition challenges.
Major Workers' unions mobilize for indefinite strike over petrol subsidy removal, inflation, and currency woes, posing a dire challenge to the government.
Nigeria's presidential election tribunal upholds Bola Tinubu's victory after the opposition challenge was dismissed.
The bill will provide an opportunity for underprivileged citizens—who constitute a significant portion of Nigeria's growing population—to access government loans for quality education.
After a contested election, Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of Nigeria’s presidential election. He will be the first Nigerian president to take office with less than 50% of the vote.
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