Save Judicial Appointments from Corruption. By Chidi Odinkalu
Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, contributing analyst to USAfricaonline.com, is a lawyer and a teacher. USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. For nearly…
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Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet. Dr. Chidi Amuta is Executive Editor of USAfrica, since 1993 Of all the ills that…
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Tinubu’s Paris Visit Aims to Strengthen Nigeria-France Economic Ties
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu commenced a two-day state visit to France on Thursday, November 28, 2024, marking a significant step in fostering economic cooperation between the two nations. French President…
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Niger State proposes N1.2 trillion budget for 2025
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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, took control of crowd management after Justice Maryann…
South African opposition Parties seek revival of Ramaphosa impeachment case
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Namibia votes Amid calls for change: Presidential and parliamentary elections underway
Namibia began voting on Wednesday, with the nation poised for potential shifts in leadership and governance. Approximately 1.4 million citizens—nearly half of Namibia’s population—are registered to cast their votes to…
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