Category: Nigeria
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Muslim-Muslim Ticket in Nigeria: Controversies and Implications
Nigeria, a nation with a population split roughly 50% between Muslims and Christians, has a rich history of religious tolerance and pluralism. Despite this, the country has experienced periods of tension and violence between these two major religious groups. In 2023, the All Progressives Congress (APC) made history by nominating…
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One-Sided Story and Nigerian Civil War
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, was a tragic chapter in the history of Nigeria, lasting from July 6, 1967, to January 15, 1970. This political-ethnic armed conflict emerged from the attempted secession of the southeastern provinces of Nigeria, primarily inhabited by the Igbo people, under…
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Millennials and Gen Z: Uniting Nigeria’s Future
Nigeria, a country with a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, has long grappled with challenges that threaten its unity. However, hope shines bright on the horizon in the form of Millennials and Gen Z. These generations, the largest and most diverse in Nigerian history, are poised to play a…
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Religious, Cultural, and Ethnic Bias: Impact on Nigeria’s Polity
In Nigeria, the convergence of religious, cultural, and ethnic identities has played a significant role in shaping the nation’s political landscape. While diversity should ideally be a source of strength, it has often been a divisive force, sharpening biases in ways that threaten the unity and stability of the country.…
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Uncertain Impact of Uploading Nigerian Election Results on IREV Portal
The 2023 Nigerian presidential election sparked a significant debate regarding the potential impact of uploading election results on the IREV (Independent Real-time Election Verification) portal. While it is impossible to say for certain whether this action would have influenced the election’s outcome, there are compelling arguments on both sides of…
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CSU Registrar’s Testimony on Tinubu
In a recent development, the deposition by Carl Westberg, the registrar of Chicago State University (CSU), has raised questions regarding the authenticity of the educational certificate submitted by a Nigerian politician, Bola Tinubu, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While Westberg’s testimony did not explicitly accuse Tinubu of forging…
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Enigma of Oduduwa’s Origins: Historical Puzzle
The question of Oduduwa’s origins has long intrigued scholars and enthusiasts of African history and mythology. Oduduwa holds a prominent place in Yoruba mythology as the founder of the Yoruba people and the Ife Empire, situated in present-day Nigeria. However, a complex web of traditions and claims surrounds the possibility…
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Ooni of Ife’s Claim: Debate Over Igbo People’s Origins
The Ooni of Ife, a prominent traditional ruler of the Yoruba people, has recently made a claim that has sparked a lively debate among scholars and communities in Nigeria. His assertion is that the Igbo people, one of Nigeria’s major ethnic groups, migrated from Ile-Ife, a city considered the cradle…
