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Triumph of Trump, ‘Nigeria we hail thee’: Key events that shaped 2024

As the curtain falls on 2024 in a matter of days, there were major events and key moments that Nigerians and global citizens would agree defined the year.

On the local scene some Nigerians believe that 2024 offered more not-so-pleasant memories, with little to cheer about amidst the soaring cost of living occasioned by major economic reforms.

Others, however, enthused that the forgettable happenings of the going year point to a fresh and positive anticipation of the coming year.

On the foreign arena, major global events also highlighted 2024; some regarded as significant to the international balance of power. We review some of them:

Mixed start: Disasters, killings and rescues

The year started with some sad events. There were mishaps, such as the one that claimed 20 lives after two passenger boats, each carrying 16 passengers, capsized after colliding in Lagos.

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