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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) condemned a police raid on its Abuja headquarters as a troubling development in security operations. Armed operatives, lacking proper legal authority, raided the office, seizing materials and breaking into rooms. The NLC demands an international inquiry and...
The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended Assistant Superintendent Okpravero Ufuoma following a viral video showing him soliciting a bribe from a traveler. NIS condemned the misconduct, emphasizing it contradicts their values and ongoing reforms. The officer's suspension is pending further...
The DSS is investigating seven Polish nationals arrested in Kano for allegedly sewing and waving Russian flags during #EndBadGovernance protests. The Russian embassy denies involvement, and the DSS emphasizes that the arrests were location-based, not targeted at Polish citizens, as...
South Africa's Home Affairs Department accuses Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina's mother of identity fraud, prompting mixed reactions online. While some criticize Nigerians, others accuse South Africans of xenophobia. The case underscores ongoing tensions and the complexities of international...
UNICAL's first female SUG President, Blessing Alims, defends her appointment of 50 aides, citing the need for effective governance of over 42,000 students. She emphasizes that the roles are voluntary and aimed at fostering career development and ensuring diverse representation across the...
The Department of Home Affairs revealed that Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina's mother committed identity fraud to gain South African citizenship. Following an investigation requested by Miss SA organizers, the department plans to pursue criminal charges against all parties involved. Public...
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun reveals that the country’s $600 million monthly fuel imports also serve neighboring nations, not just Nigeria. This disclosure, following the subsidy removal on May 29, 2023, has sparked controversy and criticism, intensifying the #EndBadGovernance protests...
Despite a 24-hour curfew, protests against poor governance and economic hardship continued in Kaduna State. Demonstrators marched through Tundun Wada, displaying various flags, including the Russian flag, to express their frustration. The persistent protests highlight widespread public...
The Nigerian Army has compensated the family of 16-year-old Ismail, killed during a protest in Kaduna, with N300,000. This amount has sparked outrage online, with many criticizing it as insufficient for the loss of a young life In a recent development, the Nigerian Army has reportedly...
The Nigerian Army admitted using live ammunition during the #EndBadGovernance protests, contradicting police claims. A soldier's gunfire led to the death of a teenager in Zaria. Amnesty International condemned the violence and called for a judicial inquiry. The Army's admission has intensified...
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