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‘I never thought this day would come’: Manus Island refugee granted asylum in Switzerland
on: by Ismail M. Usman
A refugee detained on Manus Island has been granted asylum in Switzerland, months after receiving a human rights award in the country. Detained on Manus Island for six years, Abdul Aziz Muhamat said he “never thought that the day would come
Poverty responsible for social vices – Moghalu
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, the 2019 Presidential Candidate of Young People’s Party, YPP, has identified poverty as the major cause of social vices in the country. He made the remark while presenting a paper at a one-day programme organised by a Kano-based
Paul Kagame Is Urging Africa Leaders To Ignore IMF Warning And Go Ahead To Implement Africa Free Trade Agreement
on: by Ismail M. Usman
In May this year (2019), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that African countries could face revenue shortfalls if the continent starts the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) as planned. Paul Kagame on IMF speaks. The IMF
Game of Thrones: Buhari intervenes in Kano governor – Emir feud
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari on Friday was reported to have moved to intervene in a power tussle between the political and traditional authorities in the north central Kano State. Tensions had been high in Kano over a move by Governor Abdullahi
Ganduje, Emir Sanusi in dialogue meeting
on: by Ismail M. Usman
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote are mediating in the crisis between Governor Abdullai Umar Ganduje and Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II. The last-minute intervention is coming after several efforts towards mediating between