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Why Nigeria punches below its weight in global affairs

In the wake of the outbreak of Omicron a new variant of COVID-19, some countries including Britain, Canada and Saudi Arabia decided to list Nigeria am

The political weaponisation of banditry

Banditry in the North West is as endemic as any contagion in the world. From its first stirrings a few years ago, this menace has spread. The bandits,

Nigerian Fashion and the Journeys of Return (1)

By Folorunsho Coker Nigeria has remained an enduring hub of style – that state of being, or cultural outlook, reflecting our choices, attitudes or vib

When free trade is not free

By Jonathna Cannard   The devastating effects of the global climate crisis are becoming ever more clear, and the necessity of rapid action ever m

Where is the hijab donned by the new Miss Nigeria?

By Abdulkadir Salaudeen   Is Shatu Garko really a hijabite or a scarfite? And is her emergence as Miss Nigeria really good news for the Muslims w