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Adejuwon Soyinka, the West African editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained by the DSS upon arrival at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Following intervention by the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, he was released. His arrest highlights growing concerns over...
Two police officers were killed and three others injured in an attack by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja on August 25, 2024. The attack, involving machetes and improvised explosives, occurred at Wuse Junction. Several arrests were made, and the situation is...
A viral photo of an airplane made by engineering students at Kogi State Polytechnic is trending on social media, sparking mixed reactions. A viral photo of an airplane crafted by engineering students from Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja has taken social media by storm, prompting a wave of...
Media personality Nandi’s claim that no woman over 30 is happy being single has sparked debate. Critics argue that happiness is independent of marital status, while supporters believe her views reflect certain truths. Reactions highlight diverse perspectives on single life and personal...
Adejuwon Soyinka, former BBC Pidgin Editor and current Conversation Africa Regional Editor, was detained by DSS at Lagos airport on August 25, 2024. No reasons for his arrest have been provided, and he remains unreachable, raising concerns about press freedom and transparency. Adejuwon Soyinka...
The Lagos State government arrested six individuals for urinating on a rail track in front of the Nigeria Army Shopping Complex, Oshodi. The arrests are part of the #ZeroToleranceLagos and #CleanerLagos initiatives, aimed at enforcing stricter sanitation and public decency laws across the state...
The Nigerian Navy dismantled an illegal refinery in Rivers State capable of producing over two million liters of automotive gasoline daily. The operation, directed by Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, involved destroying over 500 crude oil cooking drums to combat oil theft and protect the...
Laila Abubakar, daughter of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, married Saleh Maitala in an intimate ceremony at the National Mosque in Abuja. Dignitaries, including Umar Ganduje and Rabiu Kwankwaso, attended the wedding, celebrating love and tradition in a significant moment for the...
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria shut down over 400 illegal drug stores in Cross River State to ensure public health safety. Following inspections of nearly 500 premises, the operation resulted in the arrest of five illegal medicine dealers and highlighted concerns over poor storage conditions...
Zainab Ado Bayero, daughter of the late Emir of Kano, has appealed for additional financial aid, revealing that the assistance provided by Governor Abba Yusuf was insufficient. Struggling with housing issues in Lagos, Zainab seeks further support to secure a stable home for her family after...
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