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Severe flooding in Maiduguri caused the escape of 281 inmates from a correctional facility. Seven have been recaptured as authorities work with security agencies to locate the others. The Nigerian Correctional Service reassures the public that safety remains a priority during this incident. In...
Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre launched a free bus service in Lagos to aid commuters struggling with rising transportation costs. This charitable initiative has garnered praise from social media users, highlighting the church's role in supporting the community...
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo was seen offering water to his recruits in a viral video, sparking controversy on social media. Critics have raised concerns about the legality of his actions, health risks, and the government's inaction. The video has ignited debates over poverty, illiteracy...
Omoyele Sowore, the activist and publisher, was released after being detained at Lagos airport by Nigerian authorities during #EndBadGovernance protests. Omoyele Sowore, the prominent activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has been released after being detained by Nigerian authorities at...
Omoyele Sowore, the #RevolutionNow Movement convener, was arrested by the DSS at Lagos Airport upon returning from the U.S. His detention follows his involvement in #EndBadGovernance protests, sparking mixed reactions on social media regarding government accountability and free speech in...
At least 32 people, including women and children, tragically died when a boat carrying 40 passengers capsized on the Mashayar Yan Tauri River in Gummi, Zamfara State. Rescue efforts were ongoing, with eight survivors rescued, while authorities expect more bodies to surface in the coming days...
Governor Babagana Zulum has raised concerns about Boko Haram inmates possibly escaping from the Maiduguri correctional facility after severe floods. The floods, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, displaced over 400,000 people, fueling fears of a jailbreak amid the chaos. Zulum is...
In Ibi, Taraba State, economic hardship leads vendors to sell spaghetti in bits, reflecting the growing struggle of Nigerians to cope with rising living costs. A viral TikTok video captures the unusual trend, sparking reactions of humor and concern on social media about the country's...
Abia State Polytechnic staff celebrate as the governor pays long-overdue salary arrears accumulated by previous administrations. The N16.5 billion debt, inherited by the current government, is being cleared in tranches. Videos show staff expressing gratitude and praying for the governor, marking...
A UK police officer is under investigation after a resurfaced 2018 video shows him advising Nigerian women not to report their abusive husbands. The officer's comments, made during a church event, have been criticized for contradicting the UK’s Domestic Violence Act, prompting outrage from...
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