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Odumegwu-Ojukwu is a man that inspires conflicting emotions in people. To some he is a born leader and hero. To others he is an ambitious man that tried to break up the federation of Nigeria. Where Odumegwu-Ojukwu is concerned, no one is a neutral. The conflicting opinions on him are consistent with his inconsistent personality …
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The once ubiquitous De Rica tomato paste brand lives on in Nigerian markets and kitchens in more ways than one. [Jawahir Al-Naimi/Al Jazeera] The once ubiquitous De Rica tomato paste brand lives on in Nigerian markets and kitchens in more ways than one. In a busy Lagos food market, a customer points at an enamel …
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By a BBC Obituarist (Who Definitely Didn't Have This One on Their Bingo Card) The BBC News obituaries team, as is well known, maintains carefully crafted portraits of notable public figures, ready for that inevitable day. The files range from revered monarchs to celebrated artists . The guiding principle, as former BBC obituary editor Nick …
Just like his first presidency, President Donald Trump’s first calendar year back in the White House was an unceasing parade of lies. In 2025, though, the variety of Trump’s false claims shrunk even as he maintained his trademark staggering frequency.Trump’s lying has always been characterized by dogged repetition. It became especially repetitive in 2025. While …
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If American politics were a magic show, the Republican Party would be the magician forever sawing the working class in half — all while asking for applause. They call it populism; I call it professional pickpocketing with flags and Bible verses. For decades now, the GOP has mastered the art of political ventriloquism — speaking …
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