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U.S. says it will repatriate to Nigeria about $1 million embezzled by ex-official, Alamieyeseigha

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By REUTERS Kanishka Singh, Editing by Sandra Maler “The United States will repatriate to Nigeria nearly $1 million, which were embezzled by the former governor of an oil-producing state, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday. The step was in accordance with an agreement between the two governments to repatriate assets the United States forfeited that were traceable … [Read more...] about U.S. says it will repatriate to Nigeria about $1 million embezzled by ex-official, Alamieyeseigha

Feb. 2023 elections: Peter Obi maintains lead amongst presidential poll respondents

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By ANAP Foundation Ahead of the forthcoming 2023 Nigerian Presidential elections, a third and final nationwide opinion poll was commissioned by Anap Foundation and conducted by NOI Polls Limited (NOIPolls). This third Poll in the series was concluded in the first half of February 2023 and follows two earlier Polls carried out (using the exact same … [Read more...] about Feb. 2023 elections: Peter Obi maintains lead amongst presidential poll respondents

Idris Elba Set The Record Straight With Comments He Made About How Being A Black Actor Put Him ‘In A Box’

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By Carly Levy Cinemablend The British actor is  seemingly stating that he doesn’t deny his race as a Black man, but just doesn’t want his career to be defined by it. But if others choose go the opposite route, that's their choice. The reactions on Twitter towards the Beasts of No Nation actor’s recent comments have been mixed. Some have expressed “disgust” in feeling Elba is … [Read more...] about Idris Elba Set The Record Straight With Comments He Made About How Being A Black Actor Put Him ‘In A Box’

Peter Obi’s picture ‘The New Nigeria’ on sale @ Opensea without the photographer consent

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The picture dubbed “The New Nigeria” taken by Esther Umoh on Peter Obi's arrival for Orile Iganmu Axis Lagos campaign that went viral has been listed for sale at OpenSea (NFT Marketplace) without the consent of the photographer. “Esther Umoh, a photographer and poet, shot the viral photo of Mr Obi in Lagos. Some unknown person had, however, fraudulently put up the photo for … [Read more...] about Peter Obi’s picture ‘The New Nigeria’ on sale @ Opensea without the photographer consent