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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles gets ‘easy’ group ahead of biennial football showpiece [Full Group list]
The stage is set for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and to…
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The Big 5: NANS begs FG over ASUU strike; Saraki reacts to planned trial of CJN Onnoghen | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today NANS begs FG over ASUU strike The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the federal government to…
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The Late 5: Buhari speaks on Atiku’s exit, Zimbabwe’s army transfers power, and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has finally heard the agitations of workers and workers' unions in the country. The President has inaugurated…
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Zimbabwe’s army transfers power to police after bloodless coup
Zimbabwe’s military has returned power to the national police on Monday, after staging a blodless coup on November 15 against former President Robert Mugabe. This was announced in a joint statement…
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Apart from immunity, deposed Mugabe is to enjoy some other benefits
The former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace are reportedly going to be given £7.5 million as well as immunity from prosecution. Why it matters: Mugabe was…
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Mugabe takes a bow; Malami’s 360 on Maina; Ebuka’s iconic agbada | Here are this week’s winners and losers
by Alexander Onukwue and Ezinne Ajoku This was a week in which an awful lot of people won. From the Niger through Zambezi and across the Atlantic towards South America,…
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The Late 5: Atiku’s exit from the APC, FEC’s N28bn to states and, other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has announced that a list of 500 Nigerians, who are tax evaders has been…
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Just In: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe’s new President
Emmerson Mnangagwa, former Zimbabwean Vice President sacked by ex-President, Robert Mugabe has been sworn in as the new President. He took the oath of office before the chief justice, in…
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Former Zimbabwean leader Mugabe granted immunity from prosecution
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. According to the source, Mugabe was assured that his safety would be…
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[Special Editorial] The new Zimbabwe: How will it be achieved?
by Alexander O. Onukwue On the 22nd of November 2017, the 16 million people of Zimbabwe woke up and, for the first time in the last 37 years, did not…
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The Thread: Here’s how Twitter made fun of Mugabe’s fall
The coup that was not a coup was executed flawlessly and as of yesterday, successfully: Robert Mugabe finally resigned. Zimbabweans are not the only persons celebrating this feat no one…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Deji Adeyanju, others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Just In: Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe has resigned – Parliament Speaker
The overthrown President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has finally tendered his resignation. This announcement was made by the Parliament Speaker, in a letter, he read to lawmakers, AFP reports. "I…
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I will preside over ruling party’s congress | Mugabe refuses to resign
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in a nationwide speech on Sunday insisted that he was still in charge of the South African country. Mugabe maintained that he would preside over his…
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Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe ‘agrees to resign’
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday agreed to resign, a source familiar with the negotiations said. His party, ZANU-PF had given the 93-year-old less than 24 hours to quit as…
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Mugabe fired as ruling party leader, replaced with sacked VP
Zimbabwean ruling party, ZANU-PF has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader and replaced him with his sacked Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. According to Reuters, the leaders of the party met on…
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Buhari’s South East visit, the whistleblower drama and, other stories that got people talking this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana has shown concern for the calibre of "older Nigerians" who would be the main candidates…
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BREAKING: Mugabe makes first public appearance after military takeover
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attended the graduation ceremony of Zimbabwe Open University in Harare on Friday morning. This is Mugabe's first public appearance since the military seized control of the…
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Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF says “no going back” on Mugabe
The leaders of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party are meeting on Friday, to reach a resolution on the process to finally oust President Robert Mugabe at the weekend - as highlighted…
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Robert Mugabe refuses to resign after talks with military
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign during a crunch meeting Thursday with military generals. The talks in Harare confirmed to AFP by a source close to the army leadership,…
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Head of African Union says body will not accept Zimbabwe coup
The Head of the African Union (AU) Alpha Conde has, on Thursday, gone against a supposed military coup d'etat in Zimbabwe. Antecedent: Robert Mugabe and wife, Grace were placed on house…
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The Thread: “Stay out of Zimbabwe’s politics, Zuma” | Africans say no to Jacob Zuma’s interference
Today, Zimbabwe's military has had the country under lockdown- including its President Robert Mugabe, who has ruled for 37 years. South African neighbour President Zuma thought he could do the…
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The Thread: “If it looks like a coup, walks like a coup and quacks like a coup, then it’s a coup” | Twitter reacts to Zimbabwe’s military takeover
Following news reports showing military tanks rolling into Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, home to Robert Mugabe, the 93 year old President, they've been conflicting stories as to whether a coup has…
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Every effort must be made to resolve all issues | Buhari calls for calm in Zimbabwe
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm and peace, as the army takes over power in Zimbabwe. Background: It was reported that President Robert Mugabe and his wife, have been…
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“There was no coup, only a bloodless transition” | Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF speaks on Mugabe’s arrest
The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU -PF) have announced that there was no coup in the country, only that President Robert Mugabe and his wife, have been…
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Mugabe’s spokesperson says the President would have rejected WHO’s ambassadorial role
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe would have rejected the role of WHO goodwill ambassador had he been formally asked, his spokesman said Tuesday. A reminder: The World Health Organisation (WHO) revoked the…
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Mugabe attacks Donald Trump at #UNGA, calls him “Giant Gold Goliath”
The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe came all out for U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday - calling him the “Giant Gold Goliath.” Highlights: Mugabe, 93,…
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Cash-strapped Zimbabwe to build $1bn Mugabe university
Zimbabwe on Wednesday announced its plan to build a $1 billion university to honour its 93-year-old President, Robert Mugabe. “Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe University,”…
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I’m not dying, I’ve strong bones – Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe Saturday, said he was neither quitting nor dying and that there was no one that could adequately fill his space. Mugabe, 93, has been in…
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- 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