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Wakanda
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Nigerian police joined a hunger protest, distributing pure water to demonstrators, sparking humorous reactions on social media. The protest's organizer, allegedly Tinubu, faced skepticism with comments suggesting that even after the hunger protest, the reality of hunger in Nigeria persists...
Wakanda
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana joined the NLC rally in Lagos, standing in solidarity with the labor union's protest against economic challenges. His presence adds legal and advocacy weight to the demonstration, emphasizing the widespread concern over rising living costs and the need for urgent...
Wakanda
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Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) took their protests to the doorstep of the National Assembly (NASS) in Abuja, highlighting the dire economic challenges faced by Nigerians. Carrying placards and voicing concerns about rising living costs, the protesters were met with unexpectedly...
Wakanda
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Traders in Ayangburen Market, Sabo Ikorodu, Lagos, are facing a backlash as reports emerge that they are being compelled to pay a ₦500 "prayer levy." The news has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many expressing frustration over the increasing burden of taxes and levies in Lagos. Critics...
Wakanda
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The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a 24-hour total closure of both bounds of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, starting from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday. The closure is part of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge and aims to facilitate a crucial phase of repair...
Wakanda
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In a harrowing sequence of events, 26-year-old Scarlet Blake faces a life sentence after live-streaming the gruesome dissection of a family pet, mirroring a Netflix documentary. Months later, she murdered Jorge Martin Carreno, 30, in Oxford, revealing a disturbing fixation with violence...
Wakanda
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The late-night meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour on the eve of the planned nationwide protest ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to reach a consensus. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, affirmed that "the rally goes on,"...
Wakanda
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The National Examination Council (NECO) has unveiled the results of the 2023 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) external, showcasing a commendable 67.35% of candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The announcement came from the...
Wakanda
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In a heartbreaking tragedy, 16-year-old Dinal De Alwis, a gifted sixth-former at Whitgift School in Croydon, took his own life after falling victim to a distressing blackmail scheme. Known for his academic excellence and athletic prowess in football and rugby, Dinal had recently started sixth...
Wakanda
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In a resolute stand, the Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, along with allied community-based women's organizations, has urged Shell to undertake a thorough cleanup of the Niger Delta region. This call follows Shell's announcement of divesting its on-shore assets to investors...
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