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A University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) student drowned while swimming in the Gwange River in Maiduguri, Borno State. Another student was rescued and hospitalized. Authorities have urged caution around water bodies, especially during the dry season. The tragic incident has left the university...
A Lagos-based youth corps member claims she received threats from NYSC officials after criticizing Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. She shared alleged messages and a call demanding she take down her post. Nigerians react, raising concerns about free speech. NYSC has yet...
A Lagos-based NYSC corps member faces threats from the NYSC board after criticizing President Tinubu’s government over rising living costs. In a viral TikTok video, she decried inflation and poor living conditions, later receiving calls from officials demanding she take down the post. A...
A tragic fire under Lagos’ Otedola Bridge claimed the life of mechanic Rotimi Olaleye, who died trying to save customers’ vehicles from an explosion caused by a fallen gas tanker. The blaze destroyed nearby structures, injuring six people. His heroic sacrifice highlights ongoing safety concerns...
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Lagos NYSC member Ushie Rita alleges threats after her viral video criticizing President Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. She claims NYSC officials pressured her to delete the video, sparking debates on free speech. Rita insists she only voiced concerns about Nigeria’s...
Ijaw women in Rivers State blocked a major road to protest against Nyesom Wike’s visit, citing his controversial remark about their ethnic group. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions between Wike and Governor Fubara. The Ijaw National Congress has called on President Tinubu to...
Former allies Japheth Omojuwa and Bashir El-Rufai engaged in a heated social media clash following the defection of Bashir’s father, Nasir El-Rufai, from APC to SDP. The feud escalated with accusations, personal insults, and an iPad giveaway, highlighting shifting political loyalties and...
PANDEF has called on President Tinubu to intervene in the Rivers State political crisis, urging him to rein in FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over inflammatory remarks. The group accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts between Governor Fubara and lawmakers, insisting that Tinubu must ensure all parties...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has warned that foreign students could face deportation if their stay is deemed against national interest. He argues international students take university spots from Americans and hints at stricter policies under Trump. Nigerians, among top enrollees, may be...
An Ondo teenager, Adesogo Promise, has been arraigned for allegedly assaulting NYSC member Akomolafe Dickson and disrupting school activities. He also reportedly obstructed a police officer. The court ordered his remand, with the next hearing set for April 16, 2025. The incident has raised...
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