Irobiko Chimezie
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Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow movement, described Babangida as a “villain” responsible for Nigeria’s democratic setbacks. In an interview with Nigerian Info FM, Sowore decried the fact that Babangida, who annulled the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election, is being honoured instead of facing justice for his actions. He expressed dismay that the former leader, instead of “rotting…
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relinquish his position as the Minister of Petroleum. The organization argued that the role should be occupied by a qualified expert who can drive much-needed reforms in the sector. This was contained in a press statement issued…
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The inner circle of US President Donald Trump has recently become vocal on Romanian politics, now showing interest in the case of the Tate brothers. First it was US Vice President JD Vance who unexpectedly called out Romania at the Munich Security Conference last weekend for allegedly undermining its democracy by annulling its presidential elections.…
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Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator,” escalating tensions in the aftermath of US-Russia talks over Ukraine. The exchange of criticism between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his US counterpart Donald Trump further escalated on Wednesday after Trump labelled the Ukrainian leader a “dictator”. “I love Ukraine, but Zelenskyy has done a terrible…
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Employee turnover is totally normal for businesses but high turnover rates can become problematic if managers do nothing. A high churn rate does not only increase operational inefficiencies and costs of staff training, it lowers employees’ morale and eventually cripples productivity. The negative impact of bad workplace culture is enormous. According to 2023 insights from…
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Everyone deals with stressors in life, but each person responds to difficult situations differently. The way you manage life stressors is known as a coping mechanism. There are two main types of coping mechanisms: adaptive and maladaptive. Generally, adaptive coping mechanisms tend to include healthier ways of coping, while maladaptive coping mechanisms are usually less…
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Ademola Lookman has received backing from Nigeria’s senior men’s national team following public criticism by his coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, for missing a penalty in Atalanta’s Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. The Super Eagles’ X handle quoted Lookman’s statement on the controversy with a message “we are with you, Ade,” showing solidarity…
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Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. In an interview with The Associated Press after the meeting, U.S. Secretary of State…
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Written by Tom Clarke, a Science and technology editor As we age, our ability to fight off infections or ailments that wouldn’t have troubled us before gradually diminishes. Pope Francis is 88 and unlike many people lucky enough to live that long, has a demanding job that likely leaves less time for the rest that…
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The needs in Gaza, where the ceasefire is holding, are overwhelming, humanitarians said on Monday, adding that continuing Israeli operations in the West Bank are still producing casualties. “As the UN and its humanitarian partners continue to deliver life-saving assistance across the Gaza Strip, the scale of needs remains overwhelming, requiring urgent and sustained support,”…
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We’re getting some remarks from the US special envoy to Ukraine now. Speaking to reporters at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Keith Kellogg insisted nobody will impose a peace deal on Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adding he and Ukraine will make that call. The US will hear “discussion points” from everyone, he said, adding it is their…
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A deal to end the war in Ukraine is unlikely to be reached soon despite a flurry of diplomatic talks this week, a leading conflict expert has said. Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman, emeritus professor of war studies at King’s College London, told the media it was unlikely a workable agreement could be delivered with only…
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Ukraine ‘launches drone attack on southern Russia’ Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia’s southern Krasnodar region last night, leaving one person injured, the governor of the region reports this morning. In a post on Telegram, governor Veniamin Kondratyev called the attack “massive”, but did not provide further detail. He also reported that at least 12…
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By Adam Parsons, Sky News Europe correspondent There is no disguising this now. Plenty of Europe’s most prominent politicians are deeply rattled by what they’ve heard from those at the top of the Trump White House and worried about the consequences. Emmanuel Macron, inevitably, has come to the fore, once again positioning himself as the continent’s…
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Bloating is a feeling of fullness or swelling in your belly or abdomen caused by gas building up in your gut. When eating or drinking, everyone swallows a little air, but swallowing too much can lead to extra gas and symptoms like bloating and burping. Certain foods and drinks can also cause more gas. Bloating…
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