Fredrick Nwabufo The depth of filth in the APC primary election can contain a tsunami. The "inglorious" exercise and its resulting attrition betray the anti-corruption sloganeering of the Buhari administration. A lot has been said about the alleged involvement of Adams Oshiomhole, APC national chairman, in the corruption shin-dig. But what is the
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Why using foreign contracts helps prolong wars
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Sen. Abaribe to Israeli Govt: Where is Nnamdi Kanu?
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Ayobami Akanji If journalists want long term credibility in their profession, they should go in that direction. Have more respect for readers. ~ Julian Assange On April 14 2018, Ahmad Salkida — a freelance journalist, broke the internet with a 26-tweet thread, which itemised the status, according to him — of the pending 113 abducted Chibok
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Time to arrest the kidnap for ransome menace
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