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January 3, 2023

Nigeria
Tinubu’s Challenge

At a moment of deep generational fracture, the political opposition would seem to be the least of Bola Tinubu’s problems.

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor, is pictured with a pensive face and his hand to his mouth.

June 10, 2022

Nigeria
Tinubu’s Emergence Sets the Stage for Titanic Presidential Battle, but Mood in the Country Is Foul

Nigeria’s two major political parties have now picked their presidential candidates, but commotion across the country casts a shadow over the politics. 

Nigeria APC presidential candidate Tinubu holds a flag up with the help of two individuals while smiling.

July 25, 2019

Global Governance
Apathy Continues to Plague Global Health

In a world awash in troubles, nothing less than catastrophe will spur policymakers to forceful action on global health. Unfortunately, concerted action could come too late to prevent local crises fro…

A health worker checks the temperature of a woman as part of the Ebola screening upon entering the General Hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo on July 15, 2019.

April 25, 2019

Nigeria
Preaching, Power, and Private Jets in Nigeria

Bishop Oyedepo, head of the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry (Winner’s Chapel) is commonly regarded as the wealthiest preacher in Nigeria, with an estimated personal net worth of $150 million. His fleet of four jets includes a Gulfstream V, which cost $30 million.

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