59 years after the tragedy, Asaba confronts Nigeria and the world with an enduring question: can a nation achieve reconciliation without truth, acknowledgement and accountability? The 59th anniversary of the Asaba Massacre has brought a painful chapter of Nigeria’s Civil War back into national and international focus, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo calling for forgiveness...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Elder Leke Abejide, has pledged N500 million for a youth empowerment programme aimed at helping young people across the constituency establish and expand small-scale businesses. Abejide made the commitment at his homecoming ceremony held at the...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has thrown his weight behind the Kogi Unity Accord initiative, declaring that the time has come for the people of the state to unite, put aside political and sectional interests, and build a lasting template for peace, equity and sustainable development....
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Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary this year, reflecting on a journey that began on 1 October 1960 when the country gained independence from British colonial rule. Six and a half decades later, Nigerians continue to maintain strong cultural, economic and diplomatic connections with Britain, with the Nigerian diaspora playing an increasingly important role in...
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There was laughter at the Mayor of London’s Black History Month dinner in City Hall. But behind one of Sir Sadiq Khan’s jokes was a line that may prove far more significant than the laughter it generated. “At this rate, Davy is on track to be the next Mayor of London. Dawn (was in the...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Manchester City , the 3rd largest city in England came alive big way last weekend with the 2026 Nigeria independence day dance, having the King of Fuji music himself King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall K1 D Altimate at the Band Stand . The 2026 Nigeria independence day dance...
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — The debate over democracy, political power and the rule of law took on an unmistakably Nigerian dimension in Copenhagen this week, as Senator Dino Melaye used an international legal gathering to make a forceful case for citizens’ rights to question and challenge government. The intervention came during the 2026 Annual Conference of...
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By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has been honoured with the Award of National Excellence for Outstanding Governance in Security and Youth Development by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment. The award was presented on Tuesday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during a ceremony...
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PARIS — A fresh chapter has opened in the relationship between Nigeria and France, as diplomatic engagement between Abuja and Paris continues to gain momentum under Presidents Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Emmanuel Macron. At the centre of the latest development is Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to France, His Excellency Emmanuel Ayodele Oke, who has formally...
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A distinguished Senator of Africa’s most populous nation has made a statement on Monday to mark World Teachers’ Day, designated by the United Nations to honour teachers globally. He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the profession through tangible support and policy action. Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central in the National Assembly and the African...
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