PlacemakrLaunches First Arizona Pop-Up Property in Downtown Phoenix
Business News

PlacemakrLaunches First Arizona Pop-Up Property in Downtown Phoenix

Business WASHINGTON, D.C.—Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily platform, today announced its entrance into the Arizona market with the launch of a new pop-up property in downtown Phoenix. Developed by GMH, the property brings Placemakr’s signature hospitality-meets-residential experience to a premier location surrounded by major business and entertainment hubs. Located at 311 North 1st Avenue, the Phoenix pop-up features 120 units across studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms in a larger complex of 769 units. The building is designed to serve a new generation of travelers looking for the comforts of home with the elevated amenities of a boutique hotel. During this limited-time pop-up, guests can enjoy the property’s full set of amenities, including the pool, outdoor terrace, fitness center, and co-working spaces, while staying steps from the Phoenix Convention Center, Footprint Center, and Chase Field. “We’re excited to be...
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Divided by God: Extremism and the fight for Nigeria’s soul
Politics

Divided by God: Extremism and the fight for Nigeria’s soul

In a nation as diverse as Nigeria, where faith often intersects with politics and daily life, questions about the spread of extremist ideologies demand urgent attention. The notion of a “Quran Atlantic” evokes fears of radical Islamic influence expanding beyond borders, potentially fueling jihadist agendas aimed at dominating non-believers. This concern stems from ongoing violence that many see as part of a broader strategy to impose strict interpretations of religious law on secular societies. In Nigeria, the integration of Sharia law into the constitution since 1999 has sparked debates about fairness and equality. While intended to govern personal matters in northern states, its application often appears selective, targeting the vulnerable while sparing the powerful. Residents in these areas complain that poor individuals face harsh punishments for minor offenses, such as theft or adultery, leading to amputations or...
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BREAKING NEWS: APC National Working Committee Dissolves Enugu State Exco
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BREAKING NEWS: APC National Working Committee Dissolves Enugu State Exco

Posted by Ignatius OkparaFeatured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria, UncategorizedTuesday, October 7th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis rocking the Enugu state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a worst twist, as the National working Committee (NWC of the party has reportedly dissolved the State working  Committee of the party, led by Chief Ugocukwu Agballa. Our Correspondent gathered that the development may not be unconnected with a state High court order which had earlier in 2024 restrained the embattled chairman  from parading himself pending when a suit filed against him by some members of his Executive is determined. But, the former National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ganduje, refused to act on the petition sent to his office by those who dragged Agballa to court. Despite the court order, Agballa remained in office till...
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