Taking a quick review of some of the major headlines in 2016 both across the world and in Nigeria.

Brussels Bombings : On March 22 2016, three coordinated suicide bombings occurred in Belgium causing the deaths of 32 civilians and more than 300 people injured.


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Death of Mohammed Ali :The death of the greatest at the age of 74 on June 3

Brexit The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union known as Brexit, votes were cast in favour of UK leaving the EU in a referendum held on 23 June 2016.

Impeachment of Brazilian President : August 31, first female Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff was impeached and removed from office

Panama papers : Reports of leaked documents in April 2016, contained confidential financial information about wealthy individuals and public officials.

Zika Virus outbreak : on January 28, the World Health Organisation announces an outbreak of the Zika Virus.

US Presidential Election : the 58th American presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016
The Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated the Democratic ticket of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Coup attempt in Turkey on July 15th over 300 people were killed and more than 2,100 were injured. However, the coup failed

Instanbul Airport attack : June 28, ISL claimed responsibility for the attack. 45 lives lost and 230 injured

Assassination of Russian ambassador to Turkey : Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov shot dead in Ankara, December 19

NIGERIA

Death of Stephen Keshi


Return of the militants, the Niger-Delta Avengers : The group announced their existence March 2016, they have been responsible for several attacks on oil producing facilities in the delta, causing the shutdown of oil terminals and a fall in Nigeria's oil production to its lowest level in 20 years

APC Crisis : Internal battle in APC continued following Akeredolu’s emergence, Tinubu had demanded the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun for allegedly overruling the party’s National Working Committee, NWC’s recommendation asking for the cancellation and conduct of a fresh primary poll in the state.

More from THE OTHER ROOM : While Buhari was in Germany, his wife, Aisha had lamented that some people who did not work for the President’s emergence were occupying sensitive positions, this led to more actions from the other room

2016 Budget Padding Scandal

Return of ponzi Schemes : In the midst of economic recession, Nigerians found hope in Ponzi schemes, MMM, Ultimate cycler, Givers forum etc

December 24, Buhari declared the defeat of Sambisa Forest, camp zero


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