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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...
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...
A yet-to-be-identified woman died after jumping off Lagos' Third Mainland Bridge into the lagoon. Marine police recovered her body near the UNILAG waterfront, where medical personnel confirmed her death. Authorities have taken her remains to Yaba Mortuary as investigations continue. The incident...
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for a thorough probe into the death of Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a Nigerian content moderator in Kenya. Concerns over poor work conditions have emerged, prompting NiDCOM to urge job seekers to verify employment terms before working abroad...
Colombian authorities, with FBI support, arrested Nigerian national Joseph Chinedu Okparaejesi at Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport for allegedly running a major drug trafficking network. Posing as a beauty entrepreneur, he was accused of smuggling cocaine to Spain. His arrest led to 15 more detentions...
The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into Chief Judge Simeon Amadi over alleged age falsification. Lawmakers reviewed documents suggesting discrepancies and have called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to probe the matter. The findings could have significant...
Nigeria and Jamaica are in talks to establish a direct flight route, strengthening their Bilateral Air Service Agreement. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and Jamaican Ambassador Lincoln Downer discussed the growing cultural ties and travel demand. The move aims to boost tourism, trade, and...
Reno Omokri claims Nigerians are safer under President Tinubu, citing reduced insecurity, inflation drop, increased power generation, and economic growth. He highlights infrastructure projects, higher wages, and declining fuel prices. His remarks spark debate as critics question the...
Ijaw groups have vowed to defend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid impeachment threats by pro-Wike lawmakers. The Ijaw National Congress warns of potential unrest if Fubara is removed. Meanwhile, the Rivers Assembly denies the governor access to present the 2025 budget, escalating...
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