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RCCG's donation of foodstuffs to members sparks mixed reactions on social media, with praise for the church's efforts and criticism for the perceived inadequacy and underlying motives behind the gesture. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) recently donated foodstuffs to its members...
Akwa Ibom CP Waheed Ayilara's donation of two cups of beans sparks outrage on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing the gesture as insufficient and reflective of broader governance issues. While some defended the CP's intentions, the act highlighted the urgent need for systemic solutions...
Amnesty International Nigeria warns that threatening protesters undermines President Tinubu’s legacy. The #EndBadGovernance protests, starting August 1, aim to address economic hardships. Chairman Auwal Musa Rafsanjani emphasizes the need for peaceful demonstrations and urges the government to...
A Nigerian man, Dirichukwu Patrick Nweke, has been arrested for allegedly running a $9 million drug ring from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney. Police found significant amounts of meth and heroin and seized $325,000 in cash. Nweke and an accomplice face multiple drug-related...
A Zimbabwean woman, Rudo Takalumusi, accused her husband, Ernest Musawa, of using her clothes as toilet tissue and threatening to kill her. The Harare Civil Court granted her a protection order. Ernest denied the accusations, claiming Rudo was responsible for the mess. In a shocking case at the...
The Lagos State Government has revoked all existing building permits, requiring builders to reapply for validation. This decision follows the collapse of a building in Maryland, Ikeja, killing five workers. The Lagos State Government has revoked all existing building permits, mandating...
Kaduna residents abandon yam as prices skyrocket, with tubers reaching N10,000 each. The surge affects dietary habits as many turn to cheaper alternatives. Rising costs also impact bread consumption across Nigeria, highlighting severe economic challenges. Residents of Kaduna are abandoning yam...
Image Credit: WAFA An Israeli airstrike on Khadija School in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 31 Palestinians, including 15 children and eight women, drawing widespread condemnation and highlighting the conflict's devastating impact on civilians. At least 31 Palestinians, including 15 children...
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Asaba, Delta State, killing one worker and injuring several others. The Delta State Government has sealed the site and launched an investigation into the incident. Concerns about construction quality and lack of approvals have been raised by...
The Federal Government has increased border security ahead of nationwide protests against poor governance, with directives to prevent foreign interference. The Comptroller-General of the Immigration Service has suspended leave for officers to ensure heightened vigilance and maintain national...
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