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There’s a new event in the global hypocrisy Olympics: Deflection 100 metres — sponsored by selective outrage and whataboutism. Whenever the world raises questions about Israel’s bombing campaigns in Gaza — civilians buried, hospitals hit, journalists silenced — some supporters of Israel sprint to a well-rehearsed line: “But what about Nigeria?” Apparently, if you mention …

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The biggest single massacre of journalists in modern memory took place more than a decade and a half ago. About 100 armed men linked to a powerful local political clan in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao ambushed and killed 58 people who were part of a convoy headed to register an opposition candidate in upcoming …

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https://videopress.com/v/f8yQDDOj?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true AriseNews This Morning When Nigerians ask, “How much does it cost to build a road?” the answer they usually get is, “It depends.” Which in plain language often means: “We don’t want you to know.” But yes, it is absolutely possible to measure the cost of a road per kilometre, and in fact, that’s …

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If you’ve been wondering why the judiciary and Nigeria’s secret police have suddenly developed the agility of Olympic sprinters and the paranoia of a cat in a room full of rocking chairs — look no further than Professor Pat Utomi’s latest brainwave: “shadow government.” Yes, you read that right. Shadow government. A concept older than …

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In Edo State, even illegal buildings don’t just fall—they come back with a ₦914 million invoice. Yes, you read that right. Welcome to the curious case of Tony Kabaka’s hotel, the demolition that defied a court order, and Governor Monday Okpebholo’s generous use of taxpayer funds to say “sorry.” 🕺 Meet Tony Kabaka: Hotelier, Politico, …

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