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Chimamanda (Odelụwa) writes Biden, says Nigeria’s presidential poll was ‘deliberately manipulated’… “the election had been not only rigged but done in such a shoddy, shabby manner that it insulted the intelligence of Nigerians”.

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By Maryam Abdullahi Chimamanda Adichie, a Nigerian novelist, says the process of the Nigeria presidential election was not marred by technical faults but deliberately manipulated. In a letter addressed to Joe Biden, the US president, Adichie expressed dissatisfaction over the process of the presidential election conducted on February 25. She said the election was full…

Just In: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, “this fake case was brought only to interfere with the upcoming 2024 election, and it should be dropped immediately,” Trump said.

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By Jeremy Herb, Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN. Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges of falsifying business records in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday afternoon. Trump surrendered and was placed under arrest Tuesday before he was arraigned in a historic and unprecedented court appearance, in which the former…

UK Court Finds Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor, Guilty Of Organ Trafficking

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A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; his wife Beatrice and their doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. Ekweremadu, 60; his wife, Beatrice, 56; and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of facilitating the travel of a young man to Britain…

KISS OF LIFE” 💕💕💕

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In 1968, the author received the Pulitzer Prize for this photograph – one of the most prestigious awards in the United States, which is awarded for achievements in music, cinema, theater and journalism. The picture shows two electricians, Randall Champion and Jay Thompson, hanging from a power pole. That day there was a strong heat…

Dr Kalu Idika Kalu, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance Writes To Charles Chukwuma Soludo:

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“We noted that we were in opposing political parties and in response to my direct question as to how I might help him, he requested that I should just ensure a “level playing field” and let the people decide” (Charles Chukwuma Soludo) After begging him to come to your party and collect the Presidential ticket…

UN At 77: IPC Nigeria Sues For Peace, Urges Buhari To Put More Effort To End Insecurity

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By Progress Godfrey, Abuja, October 24, 2022. UN Head of Mission, IPC Nigeria Amb Hussaini Coomassie made this call in Abuja on Monday during a world press conference whereby he charged President Muhammadu Buhari not to hand over an insecure Nigeria to whoever will be Nigeria’s next President To commemorate the 77th anniversary of the…

MY TAKE ON MR. PETER OBI ON THE FRANKFURT NIGHT.

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In just 2 days of announcement, over 1000 people stormed and filled the hall for the event. When I heard about it, I quickly checked my work calendar and prioritised my work to make sure I got there on time. I thought I made a huge sacrifice by taking a 40 minutes transportation to the…

Former US ambassador to Russia says he doesn’t see Putin recovering from his mistakes in the Ukraine war

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Michael McFall, a former US ambassador to Russia, said Putin has “failed” in his Ukraine objectives. Six months into the war, Putin has faced too many failures to come back from them, he said. McFaul also referenced how Putin now lacks the troops required to achieve any substantial goals. Michael McFaul, a former US ambassador…

Breaking: American billionaire “Larry Ellison” donates 1m$ to “Peter Obi” Presidential campaign, offers to build “Plane Manufacturing Company” in Nigeria if Peter Obi wins

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Lawrence Joseph Ellison is an American business magnate and investor who is the co-founder, executive chairman, chief technology officer and former chief executive officer of the American computer technology company Oracle Corporation

Chimamanda Adichie Reflects on Europe’s History of Violence in Humboldt Forum Address

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By CHUKWUEBUKA IBEH Nigeria’s Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tasks European nations to confront their role in the history of colonial violence and return the art works and objects of spiritual significance stolen from various parts of the continents of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Adichie said this in an address at the opening of the Humboldt…