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Bill Gates Shares Optimism about Nigeria’s Future: Says Innovative, Talented Young People are a Powerful Asset

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LAGOS, Nigeria, 21 June 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- At a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discussed how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter future for Africa. The conversation took place during ‘Advancing Africa: Continue Reading
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God asked me in 1994 to preach message against fornication to about 500 audience across globe, says activist

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  …Calls for participation in movement By Clement Adeyi Adultery and fornication activist, Mr Julius Chima Jupadim, received a divine calling in Taiwan in 1994 to preach a message against adultery and fornication to an audience of about 500 persons. When he answered the call, God further revealed to him that indecent dressing and exposure […]Continue Reading
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Religion and the Nigeria Senate president

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  By Bolaji Akinyemi The heat, debates and controversies generated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT’s) preference for a Muslim/Muslim ticket in a country of disputable population of Christians and Muslims are yet to die down! This is basically because Nigeria is a heterogenous population of Christians and Muslims. This factor triggers agitations for equity, Continue Reading
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As the electoral proceedings snowball…

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By Fr. Lawrence Alle The 2023 presidential and gubernatorial elections in Nigeria have come and gone (although some would dispute that it is hardly over yet) with much hue and cry. The pre-elections have also had its own share of finger-pointing, accusations and counter accusations by supporters of both the ruling party, the All Progressive […]Continue Reading
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‘How Tinubu will tackle terrorism, banditry, secessionists’

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Key Points: Insecurity will continue into the next administration; Tinubu must brace-up to tackle it During his campaign, Tinubu was not emphatic on how he would deal with insecurity Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) thrived under Tinubu as governor of Lagos State The president-elect will build on initiatives implemented in Borno State under Senator Kashim Shettima […]Continue Reading
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What Tinubu  will do about violent extremism and ethnic agitations

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Key Points: Violent extremism, linked to religious strife, is a major problem in Nigeria Tinubu is seen as a liberal Muslim; he may not be discriminatory in appointments Tinubu should come up with policies that will protect Christians in the North from attacks by religious extremists Tinubu’s approach to ethnic agitations will differ from Buhari’s […]Continue Reading
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Whistleblowing as a strategy for tackling gender-based violence in Nigeria

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By Nkechi Ugwu Repeatedly, studies have shown that there is a rising incidence of gender-based violence occurring in different forms in Nigeria. These include sexual harassment, rape, physical violence, socio-economic violence, emotional and psychological violence, harmful traditional practices, online bullying, and trafficking of women, among others. Gender-Based Violence Continue Reading
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