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If irony were a renewable resource, global politics would have solved the world’s energy crisis decades ago. The international stage today resembles a Shakespearean farce, where every world leader plays both the hero and villain — depending entirely on the lighting, the audience, and whether the cameras are rolling. Diplomacy by Double Standard In the …

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Nigerian women make up the majority of African human trafficking victims in Europe, with most forced into prostitution. Numerous secret societies run the smuggling — and authorities say they're increasingly violent. One of Germany's largest red-light districts is Vulkan Street in Duisburg, a northwest German city and former industrial stronghold. A growing number of Nigerian women are …

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It's midnight in a medieval palace in the oldest city in West Africa: Kano, Nigeria. A thousand years ago, this was one of the richest cities in the world, the terminus of the cross-Saharan trade that brought salt to exchange for slaves, gold and ivory. The palace has 5-foot thick walls, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, stone pathways …

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Godwin Obaseki, former Governor of Edo State (2016–2024), faced several high-profile controversies during and after his tenure. These often centered on political rivalries, governance decisions, cultural heritage, and post-administration probes. Below is a summary of the key ones, based on reported events up to late 2025. 1. Party Defection and Fallout with Adams Oshiomhole (2020) …

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