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Nigerian Oyindamola Adeniyi, at 23, has been named the 2024 student orator at the University of York. After graduating with a medical degree from Hull York Medical School, Adeniyi delivered a powerful speech on resilience and intentionality, reflecting on her journey and encouraging peers to...
A 31-year-old man in South Africa was arrested for allegedly raping his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter over a year. The incident, reported by RUSA in KwaZulu-Natal, led to community intervention and police detention. Social media reactions included calls for caution among single mothers...
INTERPOL reveals that hundreds of thousands of dollars are being laundered out of Nigeria every hour, exacerbating crime and corruption. The agency calls for concerted efforts from security agencies to combat this issue. Reactions from Nigerians highlight distrust in the government's ability to...
Sunday Igboho opposes the #EndBadGovernance protest, calling it politically motivated and urging Yoruba people to avoid violence. He defends Tinubu's administration and emphasizes peaceful dialogue over destructive actions. Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho...
Dr. Anu Adepoju’s death has sparked debate on the safety of unverified drugs. After her conviction for a failed surgery that led to a patient’s death, reactions on social media criticize her use of "cocktail drugs," urging a reevaluation of plastic surgery practices and drug regulations. The...
Former Nigerian Minister Adebayo Shittu has declared the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protests as treasonous and punishable by death. Scheduled from August 1-10, the protests aim to challenge President Tinubu’s economic policies amid rising hardship. Shittu’s comments highlight the increasing...
Nigerians in Suleja have begun protesting against President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, highlighting severe inflation and hardship. This unrest precedes the larger #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled for August 1, aiming to address widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu's administration...
A photo of a protester holding a sign that says “Say No to Protest” while clutching N1,500 has gone viral on Twitter, sparking a wave of reactions from Nigerians. Many users expressed skepticism, suggesting the protester may have been paid to oppose the planned demonstrations. Responses ranged...
An elder's warning to market women and others about protesting in Lagos has gone viral. He claims the protesters aren't Lagosians and threatens them, sparking a wave of reactions online. The statement highlights ongoing tribal tensions and the public's divided response to potential protests in...
Lagos youths conducted a "Say No To Protest" march on July 29, countering the planned August 1 nationwide protest, supporting President Tinubu, and urging peaceful solutions. On July 29, 2024, youths in Lagos organized a "Say No To Protest" march to counter the planned nationwide protest on...
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