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US Raises Concerns Over China’s Potential Influence on Nigeria through Loans: Integrated Country Strategies Document Reveals Worries

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The United States has expressed apprehensions regarding China’s potential to exert influence over the Nigerian government by leveraging Chinese loans. These revelations emerged from the Integrated Country Strategies document prepared by the US Department of State, highlighting concerns about China’s role in Nigeria. The document, initially approved on April 6, 2022, underwent review and updates…

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SERAP Plans Legal Action Against Akpabio for Authorizing ‘Holiday Allowances’ to Senators

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On Thursday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) announced its intention to file a lawsuit against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio concerning the disbursement of ‘holiday allowances’ to Senators. In the communication endorsed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP emphasized that the leaders of the National Assembly must expeditiously reduce the excessive National Assembly budget…

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Fuel Price in Nigeria to Continue Rising with Dollar’s Surge: IPMAN President Highlights Market Forces Impacts

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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel, will continue to increase as long as the US Dollar remains on the rise in the foreign exchange market. Chinedu Okoronkwo, the National President of IPMAN, addressed this matter exclusively with DAILY POST,…

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US Secretary of State Supports ECOWAS Efforts in Niger Crisis Amidst Military Intervention Debate

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his backing for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) efforts to address the crisis in Niger. While not explicitly endorsing ECOWAS’ call for military intervention, Blinken affirmed the organization’s significance in advocating for a return to constitutional order. Speaking from Washington, Blinken acknowledged ECOWAS’ role in…

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Nomination of 5 ministers from S’East Unjust – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading socio-political group of the Igbo people, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s selection of just five ministers from the South-East, labeling it as “inequitable and unjust. The organization conveyed its dissatisfaction in a statement issued by its President General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Thursday. Ohanaeze pointed out that the formation of states…

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Nigerian Army Refutes Allegations of Corruption Amidst Resignations: Calls Claims Unsubstantiated, Manipulative

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The Nigerian Army has issued a comprehensive response to allegations made by Sahara Reporters, an online media outlet, regarding the resignation of 25 soldiers and their alleged links to corruption within the army. The official response was posted on the Nigerian Army’s Twitter account, @HQNigerianArmy, and was authored by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director…

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ECOWAS Orders Standby Force Deployment to Restore Constitutional Order in Niger Republic

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action in response to the recent coup in Niger Republic, allegedly ordering the deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order. This move comes after the coup leaders rejected all efforts at dialogue and continued to detain President Mohamed Bazoum and his family…

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Nigerian Senators Indignant as Akpabio Exposes N2 Million Bribe

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A viral video capturing Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly admitting to the distribution of undisclosed sums of money to Nigerian senators during ministerial screening has sparked outrage among the upper legislative chamber. The senators are reportedly furious over the exposure of the bribery scheme, which they claim has brought ridicule and embarrassment to their ranks….

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