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President Bola Tinubu asserts that he has no cabal ties and funded his presidential campaign with personal wealth. During a meeting with Islamic leaders, Tinubu emphasized that his victory was due to divine intervention and outlined upcoming social welfare reforms. He criticized protest sponsors...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared that his sister didn't attend school due to their father's belief that women belonged in the kitchen. Speaking at a drama event commemorating his late mother, Obasanjo reflected on his upbringing and his mother's hardships. Former President Olusegun...
Edo State market women are protesting the imposition of leadership by the Iyaloja of Lagos, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo. The move has sparked online backlash, with many criticizing the Tinubu family's attempts to centralize power. The hashtag #EdoNoBeLagos highlights resistance against perceived...
The DSS claims to have identified sponsors behind a planned nationwide protest scheduled for July 29, 2024. This move has sparked criticism online, with many accusing the government of focusing on protest suppression rather than addressing the root causes of economic hardship, insecurity, and...
In Mpumalanga, South Africa, Dumisani Mahlangu vowed never to forgive Pastor Solomon Mhlanga, who allegedly severed his hands after accusing him of theft. The incident occurred at Soteria Ministries International. Pastor Mhlanga and his family face kidnapping and attempted murder charges...
Nigeria's DSS warns against planned nationwide protest, claiming to have identified sponsors aiming for regime change. The agency fears violence and chaos, urging citizens to avoid participating. DSS calls for peaceful dialogue and engagement with authorities, emphasizing the risks of violent...
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, dies at 82 after a brief illness. The prominent Igbo leader's death was confirmed by his family on July 25, 2024. Iwuanyanwu leaves behind a legacy of leadership in the cultural and political spheres. Burial arrangements are to be...
A 41-year-old newly married man in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating his 16-year-old in-law. The victim, placed in his care after her mother's death, is now four months pregnant. The case has sparked outrage and discussions on child protection. In a...
Nigerian activists, including Omoyele Sowore and Aisha Yesufu, have criticized Lagos State's use of the Oro festival to obstruct the planned August 1 nationwide protest. They argue that this move, intended to limit public gatherings, is a political maneuver that undermines both cultural...
The Nigerian military has warned against potential violence in the upcoming nationwide protest over economic hardship. Major General Edward Buba expressed concerns that the protest could mirror recent unrest in Kenya, emphasizing that while peaceful demonstrations are allowed, any attempt to...
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