Why Russian-flag waving protesters pricked Nigerian security as Moscow’s clout in West Africa expands

Why Russian-flag waving protesters pricked Nigerian security as Moscow’s clout in West Africa expands

Wagner Group has been identified as a potential threat to security and democracy in Nigeria. This is because of their mode of operation and interests in exploiting natural resources. A recent study has shown that foreign criminals are involved in gold exploration and insecurity in Zamfara, one of the states sharing borders with Niger.

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu calls for end to hardship protests, says he won’t stand ‘idly’ as looting persists

Nigeria’s President Tinubu calls for end to hardship protests, says he won’t stand ‘idly’ as looting persists

The protests, which began on Thursday, have been accompanied by reports of looting and vandalism, as well as accusations that security forces have used excessive force. Amnesty International has reported the deaths of nine protesters in clashes with police, while another four were killed by a bomb. The Nigerian police denied the Amnesty report.

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Nigerian novelist Wole Soyinka calls Trump a nerd, ‘consummate liar who studied, understands American psyche and right chord to tweak’

Nigerian novelist Wole Soyinka calls Trump a nerd, ‘consummate liar who studied, understands American psyche and right chord to tweak’

Soyinka said Nigeria has had one consummate liar, but said he is just a copycat besides Trump. He said: “We have had one here also, but he is just a copycat beside Donald Trump. If you want to find out what is going on, look at all the many lies of this fellow called Trump. So many lies. But I don’t want to go in that direction. Let’s just remark it and move on.

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu agrees to double minimum wage for civil servants after strikes and talks

Nigeria’s President Tinubu agrees to double minimum wage for civil servants after strikes and talks

Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labour unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals. The new minimum monthly wage is set at 70,000 naira ($44), six times...

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