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The #EndHunger protest kicks off in Ikeja, Lagos, as activists demand action to combat rising hunger in Nigeria. Amidst heavy police presence, demonstrators gather at the Ikeja underbridge, advocating for solutions to the hunger crisis. In Ikeja, Lagos, activists have initiated the #EndHunger...
Bandits release 40 hostages in the Kuchi community, Niger State, after ransom payment and motorcycle provision. Victims, mostly women and children, regained freedom following negotiations. In Kuchi community, Niger State, bandits have freed 40 out of the 150 residents they abducted three weeks...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians that insulting people online is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment. Announced during an engagement with students in Abuja, the EFCC aims to curb cyberbullying and internet fraud, sparking widespread reactions on...
The DSS has warned against planned protests during Democracy Day celebrations, urging restraint to maintain public order. In a statement by Peter Afunanya, the DSS emphasized the right to peaceful assembly but warned against subversive actions. The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued...
Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele allegedly printed a different design of the new naira note without approval, as testified by ex-CBN director Ahmed Umar. Discrepancies include missing features like QR codes and portrait placement differences. Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele allegedly...
A Nigerian woman's claim that men should be millionaires by age 30 sparks debate on societal expectations. The post drew backlash, leading to its deletion. Critics question the perspective on wealth and success. Joco Davids, a Nigerian woman, sparked controversy by asserting that men should be...
Image Credit: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, faces federal gun charges stemming from a 2018 handgun purchase while addicted to drugs. President Biden expresses support, but the guilty verdict complicates his reelection bid. Despite potential prison time...
Travel influencer Tayo Aina's video on Nigerian passport challenges sparks online debate. Divided opinions emerge as he discusses discrimination and limitations faced by passport holders. Travel influencer Tayo Aina Films recently shed light on the challenges of flying with a Nigerian passport...
Dr. Sota Omoigui, co-author of Nigeria's anthem, criticizes the reversion to the colonial anthem as regressive, citing systemic governance issues. He urges leaders to address citizens' needs, emphasizing the anthem's symbolism. The statement by Dr. Sota Omoigui, co-author of the Nigerian...
A severe gastroenteritis outbreak in Lagos has led to five deaths and 60 hospitalizations across several local government areas. Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, suspects cholera and urges residents to ensure safe water, maintain hygiene, and report symptoms promptly to prevent...
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