Was Africa's agenda really presented at the recently concluded 78th United Nations General Assembly?

The judgement of the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal which sacked governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared Nasir Yusuf Gawuna as governor raised a lot of dust. 
We analyse the pros and cons in this edition. 

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"A deep cut that has to heal gradually", one of our guests this week describes Nigeria's many problems and opines that it will take time to fix them. 
This is as we ask how have policies introduced by the new government of President Bola Tinubu impacted the lives of Nigerians?

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Should an elected president be sworn in while there are existing petitions challenging their victory; or does it make sense to conclude the legal processes first before being sworn in?

This week, a team of young legal practitioners analyse the recent judgment by Nigeria’s Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 election. 

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Last week the military in Gabon toppled the government of Ali Bongo. The coup came just weeks after the government of Mohammed Bazoum of Niger was overthrown by soldiers. There have been scenes of jubilation following the coups in both countries. 

This week we ask: Are there reasons to rejoice the toppling of democratically governments in Africa? Will the coups end colonial 'grip' of African countries by past colonial masters; or are African countries simply falling into the hands of new masters? 

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 In Nigeria, the presidency released the list containing the names of new ministers and their portfolios on Wednesday, 16, August, 2023; and Nigerians have been reacting to the calibre of the appointees as well as the portfolios assigned to some of them. 

Also, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS says it has chosen an undisclosed “D-Day” for a possible military intervention to restore Niger’s democratically elected president following last month’s coup.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) last week ordered immediate deployment of standby force as well as imposed new sanctions in response to the military coup in the Republic of Niger. 

This week, we look at the latest efforts to tackle the Niger crisis; and what effects sanctions are having on people in neighbouring Nigeria. 

Also the price of petrol in Nigeria may yet rise again! Why? 

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The military coup in Niger Republic is entering its 3rd week and calls for the return of democracy continue. 

The ECOWAS on 30th July, gave the Niger military a seven-day ultimatum to bring back constitutional order or face dire consequences – including possible use military force.

But the idea of a possible war has met serious opposition from Nigerians including the country's lawmakers. 

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The much-anticipated ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu received some mixed reactions. Why? Plus, what are the implications of the military coup in Niger Republic for Nigeria and Africa? 

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 All Nigerians have been talking about recently is the hike in the price of petrol to N617 per litre, which represents an increase of about 25 percent on the previous price of N545 per litre. 
There is also the debate over the proposal of government to share N8000 per household to alleviate suffering. Is that enough? 

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Why did Mmesoma's JAMB result falsification matter become such an emotionally charged one? Plus, Nigerians are still waiting on President Bola Tinubu to come up with a Ministerial list.

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