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Author: Festus Iyorah

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Festus Iyorah

Festus Iyorah is a Nigerian journalist.

  • IPOB supporters protest. Credit: Radio Biafra.
    NigeriaPolitics
    By Festus Iyorah
    November 30, 2017
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    Nigeria: Their election boycott fell flat. What now for the Biafra separatists?

    The Nigerian government claims the secessionist group IPOB is “dead and gone”. Its supporters beg to differ. When an influential secessionist group called on people to ...
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  • Nigeria federalism. Credit: jbdodane.
    NigeriaPolitics
    By Festus Iyorah
    September 12, 2017
    6086
    4

    True federalism beckons for Nigeria

    Before recess, a bill proposing devolved powers was defeated in the National Assembly. But that hasn’t weakened calls for decentralisation. Against a backdrop of bad governance, ...
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