July 12, 2025
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Supporters of Mudashiru Obasa, The Ousted Speaker of The Lagos State House of Assembly, Have Gathered Outside The Assembly Complex, Demanding His Reinstatement

Obasa arrived at the Lagos assembly complex on Thursday afternoon, flanked by security aides. A video shared online showed his supporters holding placards and chanting slogans in his favour. Obasa was removed as speaker on January 13 while he was abroad, with Mojisola Meranda swiftly installed as his successor. Upon his return on January 25, he was met with a large crowd of

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Politics

Anambra Governorship Race: APC Generates N350m from Nomination Forms

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised N350 million from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of its April 5 governorship primary in Anambra State. At least seven aspirants purchased the N50 million forms before the deadline on Tuesday, February 25. They include Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Chukuma Umeoji, Paul

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Headlines Politics

Why Lagos Speaker, Other VIPs’ Security Details Were Withdrawn

Fresh facts have shown that the security details of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Meranda Mojisola, were withdrawn due to a lack of valid approval. Mojisola was not the only one affected. Several VIPs in Lagos who had enjoyed security protection over the years without the police’s approval had the operatives withdrawn. Sources

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Headlines Politics

Natasha Demands Live Broadcast of Senate Probe for Transparency

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Vommittee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was

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Politics

COVID-19 and the Politics of Vulnerability

While the Coronavirus pandemic remains a global challenge, there are certain groups that are particularly vulnerable to both the disease and its secondary social impact. Internally displaced persons are one such group, owing to their cramped living conditions, inadequate nutrition, poor health and sanitary practices, as well as the scarcity of reliable information about them

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Uncategorized

A Citizen-Centric Review of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s First Year in Office

As Nigeria marks one year under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a wave of optimism and discontent washes over the country. Tinubu’s administration has implemented sweeping changes across various sectors that have been heavily criticised as citizens navigate the immediate economic hardships and weigh them against the potential for long-term gains. To commemorate

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List

The 70 Most Influential Women Behind the State

In an effort to honor Nigeria’s impactful female leaders and their pivotal contributions to the nation’s advancement, RED Africa, a premier governance communication firm, is thrilled to announce the launch of the “Women Behind The State (WBTS)” list, in collaboration with Ubuntu Tribe, a pioneer in the financial tech sector of tokenized real-world assets, starting

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Economy

Davos Dialogues: Africa’s Path to Economic Renaissance

The 54th World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland from the 15th to the 19th of January, 2024. Themed, Rebuilding Trust, the annual event featured over 200 sessions that shape the trajectory of the world’s economic landscape. Amidst the diverse narratives throughout the 5-day event, one that resonated particularly strongly was the future of

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AI and Democracy: Navigating Nigeria’s Future

In a world grappling with the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigeria is positioning itself to become a global AI leader. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, emphasised the government’s commitment to AI during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair in Lagos, marking a pivotal shift in prioritising this transformative technology. AI’s

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Economy

Economic Renaissance and Soft Power Synergy: Nurturing Nigeria’s Global Influence through Creative Economy

As the world moves towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, Nigeria is leaving behind its oil dependency to explore alternative energy sources. This shift promises an exciting chapter in Nigeria’s economic rejuvenation. In September, we embarked on a journey to explore new avenues for Nigeria’s economic renewal. Our first stop was the Ministry of Marine

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