Euromonitor International, a global market research organisation, has refuted the claim that it ranked Nigeria as the fourth largest consumer of sugary drinks globally. Recall that Adewunmi Emoruwa, an X user, had claimed in a tweet dated July 9, 2023, that “Nigeria is the 4th largest sugary drinks consuming country on earth”. We checked the...
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Gubernatorial polls were held in only 28 states of the federation during Nigeria’s last general elections. Consequently, eight states were left out from the general elections thus leading to the off-cycle elections which would subsequently be held. Currently, preparations final are being made towards the off-cycle elections that will take place in Imo, Kogi, and...
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As voters in Bayelsa State in the South South geo-political zone head to the polls to elect a governor on November 11 2023, it is important for voters and all stakeholders in the electoral process to familiarise themselves with the gubernatorial candidates, the salient issues and the political landscape. The Gubernatorial Candidates On June 6,...
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With the widely reported death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner group, and later enstranged ally of Russian President Vladmir Putin, there has been a groundswell of online interest about the group, particularly its activities in Africa. Online speculations have also been rife about which African countries are currently hosting the mercenary group and...
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On August 17, 2023, the Governor of Borno, Babagana Zulum, alongside his colleagues, announced the resolution of the National Economic Council. It is pertinent to recall that shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023 the price skyrocketed from about N175 to about N545. Challenges with exchange...
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57 days after being sworn in, Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president is yet to submit a list of ministerial nominees to the Senate for ratification. The absence of the much-awaited list has triggered a flurry of speculations and hints among citizens eagerly anticipating the appointment of key officials in the administration. Amidst the anticipation, there have...
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All We Know About Abba Kabir-led Government Demolition Spree in Kano
On May 29, 2023, the newly sworn-in Kano governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) made some announcements in his inaugural speech. The highlight of the announcement was the immediate demolition of illegal structures erected within some identified public places in Kano state. Corroborating the stance of the government, the newly...
FACT CHECK: Has Ebonyi Airport been abandoned by commercial airlines? Here’s all we know…
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