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From email scams to oil spills and charlatan Pentecostal preachers, it’s clear that Nigeria has something of an image problem. While the outside world’s perception of Africa’s most populous country hasn’t always been overwhelmingly positive, there’s plenty more to this nation than its unsavory associations. With its vibrant culture, sense of humor and adaptability, Nigeria …
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CNN — Femi Oyebade, a Nigerian diasporan for more than 30 years and a Guinness beer connoisseur, assures me that there is a stark difference between Irish Guinness and Nigerian Guinness. Chalk and cheese won’t suffice in defining the distance between the two. Nigerian Guinness has weight in your mouth and is sumptuously smooth. It isn’t …
Summary Jimmy Carter, a Southern white man, won the 1976 presidential election with strong support from African Americans. His record of racial conciliation, including appointing black officials and integrating state institutions, appealed to black voters. Carter’s victory helped heal racial divisions and showed that a non-racist Southerner could win a major party nomination. President Jimmy …
The twins shook up the music scene in Nigeria, becoming pop stars against the odds in a male-dominated industry. Now their five albums are being reissued The sun is hot and traffic flows slowly as music enthusiasts make their way to Lagos’s Jazzhole, a shop that has morphed into a cultural hub over decades. The …
Summary Edo State Governor Okpebholo’s suspension of local government chairmen, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling granting autonomy, raises concerns about the erosion of local government independence. The governor’s request for financial records and the subsequent suspension by the State Assembly are seen as contrary to the spirit of the Constitution and the Supreme Court’s verdict. …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 