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Prophecy, Profit & The Law: Where Nigerian Courts Draw The Line

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The Rising Legal Debate Around Prophetic Claims ACROSS Nigeria’s vibrant religious landscape, prophetic declarations often carry immense personal and economic weight. From career breakthroughs to life-changing opportunities, believers frequently act on these assurances. But what happens when those assurances fail? Increasingly, aggrieved individuals are questioning whether the law offers any remedy against prophets whose predictions […]

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From Ultimatums To Ceasefire Talks: How A Regional War Is Reshaping Global Power & Energy

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UN Chief Urges End to War THE United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, called for an immediate end to hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran, warning that the conflict risks spiralling into a broader regional catastrophe. He emphasised that continued escalation threatens civilian lives, global stability, and already fragile diplomatic frameworks. Guterres urged all […]

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US Offers 10-Day Window To Iran As Trump Blends Diplomacy With Criticism

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A Narrow Diplomatic Window Emerges PRESIDENT Donald Trump has indicated a potential diplomatic opening with Iran, even as military tensions remain high following weeks of confrontation in the Middle East. Speaking at the White House, Trump revealed that his administration has granted Tehran a 10-day window to explore de-escalation, extending a request initially made by […]

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War At A Crossroads: Inside The Escalating US–Israel–Iran Conflict & The Race For Peace

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WAR AT A CROSSROADS: DIPLOMACY, ESCALATION AND GLOBAL FALLOUT A Conflict Spiralling Beyond Control NEARLY a month into the US–Israel–Iran war, the conflict has evolved from a regional confrontation into a global crisis with far-reaching political, economic, and humanitarian implications. Appeals from international bodies, including the United Nations, have intensified, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning […]

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Timing Or Conflict? Trump Family Investment Sparks Questions After Drone War Escalation

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A Timeline That Raises Questions IN politics, timing is everything. And sometimes, timing is everything people cannot ignore. When Eric Trump reportedly invested in an Israeli drone technology firm just days before a major U.S.-backed military escalation, critics did not see coincidence—they saw convergence. On 17 February 2026, the investment was linked to a $1.5 […]

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1966: How Military Rule Reversed The Deposition Of Warri’s Monarch

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A Monarch Caught in Political Crossfire THE deposition and eventual reinstatement of Erejuwa II remains one of the most striking examples of how Nigeria’s early post-independence politics reshaped traditional institutions. Born Wilson Gbesimi Emiko around 1908, Erejuwa II ascended the throne of the Olu of Warri in 1951. Before becoming monarch, he had built a […]

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Love, Betrayal & Justice: Revisiting Nigeria’s 1953 ‘Esther Johnson’ Trial

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A Crime That Captivated Colonial Lagos IN 1953, a young Nigerian woman, Ada Ocha Ntu—widely known as Esther Johnson—became the centre of one of colonial Nigeria’s most controversial murder trials. At just 22, she was accused of killing her British partner, Maurice Hall, a railway engineer, in Lagos. The case quickly transcended the courtroom, evolving […]

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Trump & The Continuity Question In U.S. Foreign Policy

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By ZACKIE MESSENJAH Historical Continuity and U.S. Foreign Policy Reassessing U.S. Power: Continuity or Departure? DEBATES over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump have intensified following recent global developments, particularly the 2026 U.S. military operation in Venezuela. While critics frame his actions as unusually aggressive, a broader historical lens suggests continuity rather than rupture in […]

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Beyond Nollywood: Igbowood’s Ambition To Take Igbo Stories Global

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A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Film Landscape THE launch of Igbowood Films’ Abuja chapter marks a renewed push to position Igbo storytelling as a distinct force within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving film industry. While Nollywood has grown into one of the largest film industries in the world—ranked among the top three globally by volume—critics have long […]

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Misinformation Or Reality? Ozoro Community Debunks ‘Rape Festival’ Claims, Demands Justice For Alleged Assault Victims

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By PRINCE SOLOMON AKENI Ozoro Community Pushes Back Against ‘Rape Festival’ Narrative Amid Calls for Accountability Residents, Stakeholders Reject Viral Claims COMMUNITY voices in Ozoro, Delta State, have strongly refuted viral claims describing a local cultural celebration as a “rape festival,” insisting that such characterisations are false, misleading, and damaging to the community’s reputation. The controversy, […]

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