Nigeria is at a crossroad bedeviled with a depressing social and economic trajectory that spells doom for the people of Nigeria. The economy is in a mess; corruption is rampant coupled with mismanagement that is rooted in unaccountability. The high inflation has upgraded to hyperinflation, the naira currency has deteriorated and its function as legal term is becoming … [Read more...] about AFRIPOL Endorses Peter Obi/ Datti Ahmed for Presidency Based on Verifiable Competence, Hard Work and Character
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Simon Ekpa: Nigeria’s Ipob faction leader arrested in Finland
Chiagozie Nwonwu - BBC News, Lagos A controversial leader of a Nigerian secessionist movement has been arrested at his home in Finland, the BBC has confirmed. Simon Ekpa allegedly used social media to incite violence and called for a boycott of Saturday's Nigerian poll. He leads a faction within the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob), which is fighting for a breakaway … [Read more...] about Simon Ekpa: Nigeria’s Ipob faction leader arrested in Finland
Council on Foreign Relations’ piece by Michelle Gavin delves on the ramification of Nigeria’s Elections on Africa
Writing on Council on Foreign Relations’ website, Michelle Gavin’s piece titled ‘The Continental Implications of Nigeria’s Elections’ takes a look on the significance and implications of the upcoming Nigeria’s General election, not just on the country but on the entire continental Africa. Compelling and analytical outlines were evident in bringing to the bear the reality of the … [Read more...] about Council on Foreign Relations’ piece by Michelle Gavin delves on the ramification of Nigeria’s Elections on Africa
President Joe Biden issues statement on Nigeria Election: ‘I encourage voters to remain peaceful’
Below Statement from President Joe Biden on Nigeria’s General Elections “I commend yesterday’s peace accord in Nigeria, signed by the political parties and candidates running in Nigeria’s presidential election on February 25. By signing this pledge, the parties and candidates have committed to accept the results of the election, as announced by the … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden issues statement on Nigeria Election: ‘I encourage voters to remain peaceful’
Namibian President and Wife welcome U.S. First lady Jill Biden (pictures)
“The first lady's trip is part of a commitment by President Joe Biden to deepen U.S. engagement with the fast-growing region. The United States has fallen well behind China in investment in sub-Saharan Africa, which has become a key battleground in an increasingly fraught competition between the major powers. Jill Biden and Monica Geingos, Namibia's first lady, … [Read more...] about Namibian President and Wife welcome U.S. First lady Jill Biden (pictures)