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History is often less a teacher than a recurring joke told with increasing seriousness, especially to rulers who are convinced they have already understood the punchline. Xerxes, King of Persia, stands as one of its earliest protagonists. From his elevated throne above the Hellespont, he watched a vast armada and infantry host that seemed to …
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The Federal Government’s recent designation of 48 individuals and entities as terror financiers, accompanied by asset-freezing directives, marks a significant escalation in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts. The move signals resolve and an attempt to move beyond kinetic military operations and confront the financial lifelines that sustain violent extremism.For years, Nigeria’s response to insecurity has been heavily …
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What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable? Having it all is a carrot on a stick and pursuit of happiness, it’s the journey not a destination.
Captain Tijjani Balarabe His name has been everywhere and on every Nigerian’s lips. His picture is all over the social media, yet nobody knows Captain Tijjani Balarabe’s life before the Taraba saga that made him a focus of public attention and keeps him so for weeks on end. Daily Trust on Sunday has dug up …
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