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Sunday Jackson, victim of miscarriage of justice, by Chidi Odinkalu

Numan, the town that lends its name to one of the 21 Local Government Areas in Adamawa State in north-east Nigeria, is home to the Bwatiye (Bachama), a transnational identity group stretching into parts of Cameroon. Located in the basin of Benue River and one of its tributaries, River Taraba, Numan’s fecund lands play host

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Features Economy General

The Shifting Landscape: The Rise of POS Terminal Operators in Nigeria

By Paul Chimodo In the bustling streets of Nigeria, a quiet revolution is taking place. Where once stood the ubiquitous recharge card vendors, now flourish Point of Sale (POS) terminal operators, forming a new breed of small business owners. As the economic climate becomes increasingly challenging, with rising unemployment and stagnating job opportunities, a growing

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Features General

A House Divided: The Political Drama Unfolding in Rivers State

By Paul Chimodo In an unexpected twist that has shaken the political landscape of Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, the recently resigned Head of Service (HoS), finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and accusation involving his former ally, the suspended Governor Sir Sim Fubara. Just days ago, Nweke was a picture of loyalty,

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