The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that Nigeria is facing a deeper economic regression than many realise, stating that with a current GDP per capita of just $824, Nigerians are significantly worse off than they were at independence in 1960. “In spite of being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria’s...
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Lagos State Gift Magistrates And Legal Counsels Newly Built Apartment To Show Appreciation For Upholding “Justice And Maintain Order In Our Communities.”
Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday “handed over two blocks of newly built 3-bedroom apartments to the magistrates and legal counsels in the Lagos State Ministry of Justice. “These homes represent our appreciation for the work our judicial officers do every day to uphold justice and maintain order in our communities. “Magistrates are often...
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South Korea’s Main Conservative Party Nominates Kim Moon Soo As Its Presidential Candidate
Former Labor Minister and staunch conservative Kim Moon Soo won the presidential nomination of South Korea’s main conservative party, facing an uphill battle against liberal front-runner Lee Jae-myung for the June 3 election. Observers say Kim will likely try to align with other conservative forces, such as former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, to prevent a split in conservative votes...
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South African Woman Faces Life In Prison For Kidnapping And Selling Her 6-Year-Old Daughter
A South African woman was convicted Friday of kidnapping and selling her 6-year-old daughter in a case that horrified the country. The girl went missing more than a year ago and hasn’t been found. Kelly Smith and two men — her boyfriend and their friend — were convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking over the disappearance of...
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Australian PM Anthony Albanese Wins Re-Election Local Networks Say Based On Early Vote Count
Australian PM Anthony Albanese wins re-election but it is unclear yet if he has a majority, local networks say based on early vote count on Saturday, turning to an upset for the conservative coalition that was undermined at the ballot box by its association with President Donald Trump. The Labor Party pulled ahead of the conservative Liberal-National coalition, led by...
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Governor Alex Otti Throws Weight Behind Nigeria President, Says It’s Still Early Days To Judge If Tinubu’s Administration Has Done Economically Well
Q: Has President Tinubu done well economically? Gov Otti: “This is one question I will not be able to answer. Why? Because I have access to him, and I can always discuss with him. Today, it’s just 23 months into the administration; it’s still early days.”