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In a horrifying incident, armed robbers attacked four banks in Otukpo town, Benue State, leading to the tragic deaths of at least eight people. Among the victims were three police officers, a vigilante member, and a councilor from Otukpo Ward 2 who was conducting business in one of the affected...
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Former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, delivered a stark warning that Nigeria's oil wealth would not lead to riches but could lead the nation into trouble. Speaking at a lecture organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos, Sanusi stressed that oil was...
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On the third anniversary of the #EndSARS protests at Lekki Tollgate, Nigerian skitmaker Mr Macaroni, along with other citizens, gathered to commemorate the events of October 20, 2020. This date marks the tragic incident when Nigerian military personnel fired upon peaceful #EndSARS protesters...
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During a National Stakeholders Workshop on the Development of a Roadmap for the Nigerian Education Sector (2023-2027), Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, proposed new salary structures for teachers in Nigeria. He recommended that primary school teachers...
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Amnesty International reports that fifteen protesters arrested during the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Nigeria are still being held arbitrarily in detention, even three years after the protests. The majority of these protesters are incarcerated in the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre and Ikoyi...
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Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, Nigeria's Ambassador to Morocco, has tragically passed away at the age of 42. He also held the title of Magajin Garin Zazzau and was the biological younger brother of the Emir of Zazzau. The Ambassador lost his life at a private hospital in Lagos while en route to...
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Three years have passed since the #EndSARS protests brought Nigeria to a standstill, as its youth united to demand an end to police brutality and injustice. While the protests compelled the government to disband the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an in-depth analysis reveals that...
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Origins of the Protest: The #EndSARS movement was a youth-led protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a Nigerian police unit accused of extortion, harassment, torture, and extrajudicial killings. Global Solidarity: The protests gained international attention and solidarity, with...
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Nigerian chef Damilola Adeparusi, also known as Chef Dammy, has expressed concerns for her safety, alleging that she is facing threats and bullying from individuals she referred to as "acclaimed people of God." In a social media post, she suggested that her pastor should be held accountable if...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has urged citizens to avoid panic buying as they address fuel queues appearing in parts of Lagos and a few other locations across the country. The NNPC cited a reduction in Depot loadout in Apapa, Lagos, over the past few days as the reason for the...
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