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Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has unveiled shocking revelations about the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its handling of the Naira Redesign policy. Falana claimed that the CBN had collected a colossal N3.2 trillion from various sources but had only printed N402 billion of the new currency….
Recent months have witnessed a disconcerting trend sweeping through the streets of Nigeria, leaving unsuspecting individuals battered, robbed, and, in some tragic instances, even claiming lives. Reports of alleged manhood disappearances have sent shockwaves through various Nigerian communities, inciting fear, anxiety, and growing concern. This phenomenon has given rise to a disturbing belief that male…
In a recent social media post (X-handle, @renoomokri), Nigerian author and prominent social media influencer, Reno Omokri, discussed the state of Nigeria’s economy and the ongoing debate surrounding the value of the Naira in the foreign exchange market. Omokri began by highlighting that the current exchange rate stands at ₦1025 to the US dollar, emphasizing…
Written by Jibrin Samuel Okutepa SAN (X-handle @jibrin) Nigeria, often touted as a democratic nation, is grappling with a severe crisis – a disconnect between politics and governance. The state of affairs in the country paints a grim picture, as the fundamental principles of democracy and good governance are seemingly absent from the political landscape….
Written by Reno Omokri psoed on his official X-handle, @renoomokri It has been said that a person’s worst enemy is the individual who feeds their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. The 2023 election is over. Peter Obi defeated us, not Bola Tinubu. By contesting in an election he knew he could not win, Peter Obi stole away…
Africa’s Liberation Requires More Than Religious Practices Africa’s liberation requires more than religious practices, according to Kenyan Pan-Africanist and human rights activist, Patrick Lumumba. He asserts that genuine change in Africa cannot solely depend on spiritual exercises but necessitates active participation and accountability from all sectors of society. Speaking at The Platform in…
Renowned Kenyan anti-corruption advocate and former director of Kenya’s anti-corruption commission, Professor Patrick Lumumba, has expressed deep concern about the leadership challenges facing Africa. He described the continent as suffering from “kakistocracy,” a term denoting a society governed by its least suitable or competent citizens. Speaking at The Platform’s Independence Anniversary event, Prof. Lumumba argued…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, laments the increasing use of the US dollar in Nigeria’s economy and advocates for measures to strengthen the Naira. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has expressed concern over the growing ‘dollarisation’ of Nigeria’s economy. During an interview…
South Africa, a nation characterized by staggering wealth inequality, is currently grappling with the resurgence of Operation Dudula, a movement at the forefront of hostility towards African immigrants. This surge in anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly within low-income South African townships, has instilled fear and insecurity among immigrants and refugees. In response, South African authorities have deployed…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused the legal department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) of collusion in the award of an $800 million garnishee order against the FCTA. The garnishee order, which was recently set aside by the Court of Appeal, was awarded to the Nigeria Film…