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Katsina residents gather for prayers on the sixth day of #Endbadgovernance protests, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria's economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance. Amid tight security, participants peacefully pray for relief from their struggles and call for the removal of those...
Comr. Blessing Alims, the University of Calabar's first female SUG President, has appointed 50 aides in her administration. The move has sparked varied reactions on social media, with some praising her strategic approach and others questioning the necessity of such a large team. The appointments...
Imo State pastor, Apostle Desmond Eke, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a church member under the guise of spiritual deliverance. The conviction marks a significant legal victory under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act and highlights the abuse of religious...
A family in Kano demands justice after 25-year-old Bashir Muhammad Lawan was killed during a hunger protest. The incident resulted in clashes between security forces and protesters, leaving at least eight dead. The Kano State government reports 632 arrests related to the unrest. A family in...
The Nigerian government has introduced a subsidy program allowing public servants to purchase 50kg bags of rice at ₦40,000 to alleviate the food crisis. In a significant move to address Nigeria’s ongoing food crisis, the Federal Government has launched a subsidy program allowing public servants...
Fatai Mogaji, who allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend Opeyemi in Lagos, has been captured. Mogaji, accused of stabbing Opeyemi 22 times, was caught at a bar in Ikorodu. He is now in custody at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) in Panti, Yaba. Fathai Mogaji...
A viral video shows Nigerian politician Chris Uba allegedly assaulting artisans at his London home over unpaid work. The footage, which includes verbal and physical aggression, has sparked social media outrage, highlighting the mistreatment of workers by Nigerian elites and calls for...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Ahmed Tailor for allegedly distributing Russian flags to protesters in Kano State. Tailor is accused of promoting treasonous activities and inciting anarchy. Social media reactions are mixed, with some questioning the arrest's legitimacy while others support...
Nigeria's national grid collapsed again on Monday, causing widespread blackouts across the country. This marks the seventh such incident in 2024. Power generation dropped to zero at 1:33 p.m. The latest failure follows a similar outage in July, highlighting ongoing instability in Nigeria’s power...
General Chris Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, declared that waving foreign flags during Nigerian protests is a treasonable offense. The announcement follows increased unrest and violence in Kano and Kaduna. Musa emphasized that such actions undermine national sovereignty and will be met with...
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