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Opinion: “How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu” – By Farooq Kperogi
In this column, the author contrasts President Tinubu's current governance with his fierce opposition playbook against past leaders. What if Tinubu faced Tinubu? A revealing look at hypocrisy, strategy, and the opposition's failure to fight fire with fire.
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As the war in the Middle East enters its fourth day, former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has defended Washington’s military actions against...
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| Currency | Price |
|---|---|
 US Dollar United States | $1 |
 Euro European Union | €0.8601 |
 British Pound United Kingdom | £0.7442 |
 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | ₦1,371.33 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | ¥158.854 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | R$5.011 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | $1.3745 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.8003 |
 Russian Ruble Russia | ₽71.4919 |
 South African Rand South Africa | R16.4725 |
| US Dollar United States | 1 |
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