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  “Tinubu’s approach recognizes a fundamental economic principle: defending a currency is unsustainable without sufficient foreign reserves. For years, Nigeria drained its external reserves to defend the Naira, leaving little room for investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical sectors” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JANUARY 20, 2025 The Naira, Nigeria’s currency, has faced turbulent times over the years, with ...

  The patented shoes, designed by Jackson and his team, had a unique heel slot that interacted with a screw-like connection on the stage, allowing the wearer to bend far beyond the body’s natural limit. While the shoes provided crucial support, the move also required extraordinary lower-body strength, making it impossible for most people to replicate safely. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS ...

  “Alade’s approach appears to be a deliberate strategy to shield powerful individuals and entities from scrutiny. His apparent reluctance to prioritize equitable resolutions and justice in cases of economic sabotage has not only emboldened wrongdoers but also eroded public confidence in Nigeria’s ability to tackle corruption” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JANUARY 19, 2025 The intricate web of corruption within ...

  The war has killed more than 46,900 Palestinians, according to local health authorities. An estimated 12,000 are buried under rubble, humanitarian workers in Gaza said. More than 100,000 are thought to have been injured. The conflict has led to the repeated displacement of most of the prewar 2.3 million population of Gaza. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JANUARY 19, 2025 ...

  “If all these emotional traumas and torture I and my fellow brethren had passed through, and the pastor thinks I will allow his visit to Trump’s inauguration to just slide like that; Kumuyi should just expect me to bring this discussion up on the Day of Judgment and Jesus Christ will have to explain to everyone while double standards ...

  ‘It’s bigger and stronger than it has been, and we must stand behind Ukraine for as long as it takes. But when we say Ukraine must be in the strongest possible position, that can’t be just words. And that’s why I’ve had such intense discussions with President Zelensky over the months that I’ve been Prime Minister and will again ...

  “On Wednesday morning, the Russians reportedly launched 43 ballistic and cruise missiles and 74 combat drones, according to information from the Ukrainian Air Force. Two critical infrastructure sites in the Lviv region “were hit in the Drogobysh and Stryi districts”, said the region’s governor” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JANUARY 17, 2025 Russia had promised a systematic retaliation. While Ukraine ...

  “Donald Trump’s potential comeback triumph in the 2024 presidential election without significant support from the American Jewish community invites a thorough examination of historical loyalties, shifting demographics, and evolving political ideologies. While the Jewish vote has consistently leaned Democratic, various factors—including economic concerns, blind support for the Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank, demographic shifts, and sharp evolving ...

  “Moreover, the Tinubu administration’s unpopular policies, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and increased taxes, have further strained the public’s financial situation. Observers note that while these policies may aim at fiscal stabilization, they disproportionately affect the most vulnerable. A recent survey indicated that 70% of Nigerians have reported a decline in living standards since the subsidy removal ...

  “As Chairman of First Bank Holdings, my primary responsibility is to protect the interests of the bank’s shareholders and depositors. The actions initiated in the courts are necessary to recover funds that belong to depositors and ensure corporate governance. Mr Obaighena’s penchant of blackmailing people to escape accountability must end, especially when depositors’ money is at stake” PEGASUS REPORTERS, ...