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Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, Nigeria's Ambassador to Morocco, has tragically passed away at the age of 42. He also held the title of Magajin Garin Zazzau and was the biological younger brother of the Emir of Zazzau. The Ambassador lost his life at a private hospital in Lagos while en route to...
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The United States State Department has issued a new advisory, placing Nigeria under the third tier of a worldwide caution alert. US citizens are urged to "reconsider travel" due to potential security threats and heightened global tensions. According to Vanguard News, this advisory comes amid...
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Three years have passed since the #EndSARS protests brought Nigeria to a standstill, as its youth united to demand an end to police brutality and injustice. While the protests compelled the government to disband the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an in-depth analysis reveals that...
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Origins of the Protest: The #EndSARS movement was a youth-led protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a Nigerian police unit accused of extortion, harassment, torture, and extrajudicial killings. Global Solidarity: The protests gained international attention and solidarity, with...
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Nigerian chef Damilola Adeparusi, also known as Chef Dammy, has expressed concerns for her safety, alleging that she is facing threats and bullying from individuals she referred to as "acclaimed people of God." In a social media post, she suggested that her pastor should be held accountable if...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has urged citizens to avoid panic buying as they address fuel queues appearing in parts of Lagos and a few other locations across the country. The NNPC cited a reduction in Depot loadout in Apapa, Lagos, over the past few days as the reason for the...
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The United States has announced the Diversity Visa (DV) Program for the fiscal year 2025, and it comes with a harsh reality for many Nigerians. Nigeria is not included in the list of eligible countries - this is a devastating blow for countless hopefuls who saw the DV program as a beacon of hope...
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A Chief District Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against on-air personality Kayode Oladotun, known as Do2dtun, preventing him from posting defamatory content against singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, on social media or any other platform. D’banj filed an...
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The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to facilitate critical repair and rehabilitation work. The closure is scheduled to take place from midnight on Saturday, October 21, until midnight on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Federal...
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Parents are protesting at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after the institution asked students staying on campus to bring their own mattresses and personal items to the halls of residence due to health reasons. The management of UNILAG cited ongoing hostel renovations as a reason for this...
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