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The Naira Gains Against the Dollar in the Black Market at 980/$; Rwanda Welcomes All Africans to Visit Without Visa Requirements | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The naira gains against the dollar in the black market at 980/$ Tinubu meets with French presidential envoy for return of $150 million stolen Abacha loot Rwanda welcomes all Africans…
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Cameroon and Rwanda Reshuffle Military Following Ousting of President Ali Bongo
As political upheaval spreads across the African continent, several leaders are taking proactive measures to bolster their positions amidst growing concerns of coups and instability. Recent moves by Presidents Paul…
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Kenya bans ‘blasphemous’ film about gay lovers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Kenya bans 'blasphemous' film about gay lovers Kenyan authorities on Thursday banned a documentary about…
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Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia, Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia Nigeria and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal providing a…
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U.N Climate Change Report sounds ‘code red for humanity,’ Several soldiers killed in northern Burkina Faso ambush | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: SADC launches military mission as Rwanda helps retake Mozambique towns Southern African countries on Monday inaugurated a regional…
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Why Nigerians need to desperately speak up against hate speeches
by Wareez Odunayo Over 800,000 people were killed, 250,000 women became victims of sexual violence during the genocide in Rwanda, 1994 as a result of hate speeches. 23 years…
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Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo
Addressing journalists in Kigali, Rwandan Capital, after attending the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Friday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said African countries must unite and solve their problems themselves. Osinbajo…
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The Thread: Why Rwanda’s authoritarian leader cannot be a case study for Africa
Rwandan authoritarian leader, Paul Kagame on was elected for the third time on Saturday in a landslide victory, extending his 17 years in power. The 59-year-old leader secured 98.66 percent, a…
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Rwanda President, Kagame wins Presidential election for the third time
Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has, in a landslide victory, won the presidential elections that granted him a third term in office, extending his 17 years in power. With 80…
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Your favourite Nollywood stars will not be attending | 5 things to expect at the AMAAs tonight
It's hard to say that this year's edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards is highly anticipated, because to be honest, it's not. And to say that it's the biggest…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Emir Sanusi might soon be dethroned + Omojuwa has choice words for those want Buhari to run in 2019 [The Power Tussle Edition]
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria vs Venezuela, and this is not football
by Cheta Nwaze I am caught up in a major conundrum. I grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, on a university campus. Power was near constant in my environment.…
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The Thread: In Africa, here’s how Nigeria is leading from behind
Nigeria is supposed to be the giant of Africa. But is she? Henry Okelue explains why we are deceiving ourselves about Nigeria's standing in the comity of African nations. Do…
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The narrative of the Rising Africa | Okonjo-Iweala shares insight in TED Talk (WATCH)
"The narrative of a rising Africa is being challenged." Nigeria's former Minister of Finance and world renowned economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had a sincere and straightforward talk at the TEDSummit in June…
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Opinion: Radio Biafra parallels the origins of the Rwandan genocide
by Ahmed Salkida and Johnson Chinedu Edwin Nnamdi Kalu, the name behind the radio, who is fondly called ‘Director’, has not been going about his endeavour in a manner that…
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Golden heart foundation to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit
by Jewel Stephen Golden Heart Foundation is set to host over 5000 youths at the centenary edition of national youth summit coming up on the 25th to the 27th of September, 2014…
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For International Youth Day! Tanzania’s Meck Khalfan and Nigeria’s Seyi Shay shine on cover of Y! Africa (LOOK)
by Isi Esene Tanzanian Innovator, Meck Khalfan and Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay are the cover stars on the latest issue of Africa's leading youth-focused magazine, Y! Africa. It is released…
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Why Keshi may not handle Super Eagles for AFCON qualifiers next month
by Mark Bassey The Super Eagles might begin their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series under a caretaker manager, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are still locked in talks…
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Opinion: Rwanda – From horror to hope
by Simi Fajemirokun I left Rwanda torn emotionally, on one hand I felt extremely proud and another extremely ashamed. The mantra made popular by the Obama Campaign really does ignite…
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Garba Shehu: “Jews (Read: Northerners) unwelcome” – The dangers of ethnic/religious profiling
by Garba Shehu Profiling of citizens in accordance with their religion and ethnicity is wrong and condemnable. As the Nazi leaders quickened their preparations for the European war of conquest that…
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Opinion: From Rwanda with much love
by Dolapo Aina See you in Rwanda-the land of a thousand hills; a million smiles and a billion opportunities. Rwanda’s peaceful ambience is perfect for creative minds that need a…
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Woman hacked husband to death with a machete out of fear he would give her AIDS
by Oge Okonkwo A Rwandan woman hacked her husband to death with a machete for fear that he would infect her with HIV, local media reports. The suspect, Annonciata Kampororo was said…
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Opinion: I wish your parents were gay
by Saatah Nubari To everybody who supports gay rights, be you a President or anybody, at this juncture I’ll just say to you that I WISH YOUR PARENTS WERE GAY.…
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Dele Momodu: If I were President Jonathan
by Dele Momodu The first and most important was that I expected a man who comes from my kind of humble background to run a simple and less expensive government.…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: The Bola Tinubu Colloquium – When a new generation spoke (Y! Politico)
by Gbenga Olorunpomi This time around, the youth took centre stage, while the elderly and experienced listened and marveled. Just over a week before hugely successful Future Awards Symposium, a…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s GDP – Punching below its weight
by Tunji Andrews Nigeria no longer stands on the that top ten list of “fastest growing countries”. Our 6.5% GDP fell way short of our African brothers like Libya (12.2%),…
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The ‘failure’ of #OccupyNigeria, and where we can go from here (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)
by Chude Jideonwo Chude Jideonwo I am very proud of what Nigerians achieved this time last year, when we came together to fight an unreasonable government policy of fuel subsidy…
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‘Big boy thingz’: Psquare again jet off to Uganda, enjoy luxury hotels (See photos)
by Akan Ido Psquare continue their 'big boy' commute around Africa as they head to Uganda after a successful concert in Rwanda which saw fans throng their concert. Here is…
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Big boys: Psquare flying private jets and counting dollars (PHOTOS)
Paul Okoye chilling by Akan Ido Psquare continues to pull the crowd everywhere they headline concerts all over Africa, their latest stop is Rwanda where it was non-stop fun. Well,…
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TICKER: Everywhere they go: MTN fined for poor services in Rwanda
Telecommunications giant, MTN, are not having it all rosy presently in Rwanda as the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) has levied a fine of 3 million Rwandan Franc (about $4,834)…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy