Obasanjo quizzes Bae U about Queen Elizabeth after failing celebrity test

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo turned the tables on comedian Adebayo “Isbae U” Abidemi after failing to recognise several Nigerian entertainers during a celebrity test. The witty former president, who made his acting debut in Samuel Ajibola’s Nollywood comedy series Dele Issues in 2017, was in his element throughout Saturday’s episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask,…

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Billions blown abroad, deaths at home: How Nigeria’s leaders flee failing health system, citizens die of common ailments

•Professionals flay medical tourism •20 things about ‘3, 000 pounds per night’ hospital in London where the ex-president was admitted By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria grapples with crumbling hospitals, the exodus of healthcare professionals, and soaring out-of-pocket costs, its leaders have made foreign hospitals their second homes. As you read this article, it is no…

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Natasha’s suspension: Senate leadership failing millions of Nigerian women – Group

Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President, Sen….

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ISWAP’s ‘hearts and minds’ strategy failing, Nigeria must take advantage

For years, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) presented itself to the public as an alternative government and a group that cared about civilians – unlike its rival Boko Haram faction Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS). This elaborate propaganda was aimed at winning over local communities to boost ISWAP’s recruitment and revenue drives. With millions…

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