JUST IN: Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky regains freedom
Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. The social media celebrity was released on
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JUST IN: IPOB asks for referendum, says Igbo ready to exit Nigeria
The leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra has lashed out at the facilitators and purveyors of the “IgboMustGo” campaign in the South-Western
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BREAKING: Court halts sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines
A Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Monday, nullified the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. The court declared null and
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Protest Live Updates Day 5: Kaduna imposes 24-hour curfew
The nationwide protest against hardship in Nigeria entered day 5 today, August 5. This was despite President Bola Tinubu addressing the nation on
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Bitcoin dips below $50K as crypto market crashes
Bitcoin’s price has dropped below $50,000 for the first time since February, hitting a low of $49,351 before rebounding to around $51,000. This
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UEFA Conference League play-off: Chelsea to know opponent today
Chelsea will find out their Europa Conference League play-off opponents on Monday when the draw takes place in Nyon, Switzerland. The Blues finished
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Hunger Protests: FG offices deserted as protesters remain unyielding in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Monday, witnessed a surge in vehicular movements on the fifth day of the nationwide protests, indicating a
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DSS recovers 1200 bags of stolen FG rice in Katsina
Eagle-eyed operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested criminal elements who diverted 1200 bags of rice which the federal government sent
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President Tinubu’s hollow address.
By: Dr Barr. Uche Maduemesi Let me confess, I went to church last Sunday, 4th August, 2024 but spent the whole period reading
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SERAP asks Commonwealth to sanction Nigeria over attacks on journalists, protesters
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an Urgent Appeal to Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, urging her
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Ejiofor petitions IGP over invasion in Delta community
A Lawyer and Human Rights activist, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Sunday petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in
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Hardship protest: Ex-envoys, former military officers worry as demonstrators wave Russian flag
Some Nigerians, including a former general and ex-diplomats, have expressed worry after some protesters in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest waved what appeared like the
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10 takeaways from Tinubu’s broadcast on #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest
President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday, August 4, 2024, amid ongoing protests across Nigeria. The nationwide protest, which commenced on Thursday,
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No place for ethnic bigotry in Nigeria, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the Nigeria he seeks to build has no place for ethnic bigotry. Tinubu said this on Sunday morning in
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Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Onyeka Onwenu’s family
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed
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Please, stop the carnage. i am committed to solving the problems- President Tinubu begs protesters in a nationwide broadcast(Full text)
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pleaded with protesters nationwide to staunch the protests and give his administration time to solve the problems
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Ekiti gov approves N361m car loans for 544 workers
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the disbursement of N361.5 million as car loans to 544 workers in the state public
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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Journalist, protesters arrested in Abuja
A freelance journalist, Ayoola Babalola, was arrested alongside an unconfirmed number of protesters by security operatives in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on
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Day 3 protests: 110 protesters arrested so far in Sokoto – Police
In continuation of clampdown on hunger protesters, police in Sokoto has said that 28 additional protesters were arrested by the command on Friday.
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Day 3 protests: Police list damages, confirm 7 dead
The Force headquarters has disclosed that contrary to figure released by Amnesty International claiming that 13 persons (protesters) were killed by security agencies
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Day 3 Live Updates: Stop killing protesters or we step in, NLC cautions Police
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised the alarm and expressed shock over large-scale killing of protesters by policemen. According to NLC, “With
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UNN Faculty repositioned to generate more revenue internally – Prof Ejiogu
The immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, has said that the Faculty has
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Protest: Emir Bayero to lead Kano delegation to Tinubu, sues for peace
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero is set to lead a delegation from Kano State to President Tinubu to deliver a
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Police fire shots at protesters, journalists in Abuja
Protesters and journalists at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja got more than they bargained for on Saturday as police fired at them during
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Lawyers calls for civil engagement, economic reforms amidst protests
Rights activist and lawyer Kabiru Akingboolu has urged police authorities to ensure their personnel handle protests with civility. He emphasized that the current
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Protest: There was no instruction to tamper with network, says Minister
The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has denied claims that the government directed telecom providers to disrupt network services during the ongoing
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Trending video, a mischief: I didn’t declare war on northerners – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has denied declaring war on northerners. He said a video of him speaking
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Protests: We will take action if demonstrations escalate — Military
Amid the ongoing hunger protests in different parts of the country, the Nigerian military has vowed to act if things escalate further. Speaking
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Inter-religious council urges end to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council has urged organisers of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest to halt the nationwide demonstration, lamenting that lives and properties are being
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Hunger protest: Low patronage crashes perishable food prices in Lagos
Prices of some perishable food have crashed by about 50 per cent amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, the News Agency of Nigeria
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