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July 11, 2026

Ghana Reportedly Declines Ramaphosa State Visit Amid Xenophobia Tensions

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Accra reportedly postpones planned presidential visit, urging Pretoria to demonstrate stronger protection for foreign nationals following renewed xenophobic attacks. Ghana Reportedly Rejects Planned State Visit GHANA has reportedly declined a request for an official state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing heightened public concern over recurring xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South […]

June 23, 2026

Oron Nation Defends Position On Deep Seaport, Raises Questions Over Site Selection Process

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Renewed Controversy Over Ibom Deep Seaport Project THE long-running debate surrounding the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport has resurfaced following comments by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno urging stakeholders in Oron Nation to support the project and move beyond lingering disagreements over its location. However, the appeal has drawn a detailed response from engineering expert […]

April 18, 2026

Power, Patronage & The Cost Of Political Praise

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KAA A Metaphor for Political Dependence A sharply worded political commentary has used the metaphor of a parrot to criticise what the writer describes as blind loyalty among some supporters of the “City Boy” political movement from Nigeria’s South-East. The author begins with a striking phrase: “Feed a parrot long enough and it will sing […]