Nigeria’s protest history since 1999 — A timeline from anti-fuel hike to #EndSARS
Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, the nation has witnessed a series of protests reflecting the populace’s persistent demand for better
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NIN-SIM verification chaos: NCC orders immediate reactivation of lines
Following widespread complaints of SIM card deactivation due to unresolved NIN-SIM verification issues, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecom operators to
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9mobile reconstitutes board, as LH Telecoms takes majority stake
Following the approvals of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as required by law, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services
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Labour Party: Peter Obi responds to Kenneth Okonkwo’s criticism
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has reacted after the party’s spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo criticised his leadership. On Sunday,
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Hardship: Police, protest organisers dig in
WITH barely four days to the August 1 nationwide protest against hardship in the country, Force headquarters and organisers of the protest planned
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Protests: We ‘ll organize counter rallies – APC Chairmen
States Chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have declared their resolve to mobilize members of the party across the Wards, local
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Rivers PDP Ward Congress, null and void, says G-60
The Group of 60 (G-60) opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives, led by Hon Ikeagwuonu Michael Ugochinyere has said that the ward
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Shock as Ifeanyi Ubah dies suddenly in London
President Bola Tinubu was among eminent Nigerians who paid tributes to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died yesterday in London.They were unanimous
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BREAKING: Tinubu signs National Minimum Wage Bill into law
The president assented to the bill on Monday, July 29, during the Federal Executive Council meeting attended by the members of the Cabinet
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FCT-IRS generates N126.54bn in six months
The Federal Capital Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has collected and remitted N126.54 billion from January to June 2024, it was learnt on Monday,
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BREAKING: Youths begin ‘say-no-to-protest’ march in Lagos
Youths in Lagos state on Monday, July 29, held a counter rally to say “no” to the planned August 1st nationwide protest. Recall The
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UEFA sanctions seven nations for racist chants
European governing body Uefa has sanctioned seven of the 24 competing countries at Euro 2024 because of racist or discriminatory behaviour by their
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BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with APC governors
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at the State House, Abuja. Although the agenda of the meeting
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Trump vows to end wars, restore US power if elected again
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promised Thursday to bring an end to raging international crises and restore American prestige on the world stage,
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263 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to MNJTF
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) fighting insurgency in the Lake Chad region says 263 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops. This
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Japan women’s gymnastics captain Miyata out of Olympics for smoking, drinking
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata has been sent home from the Paris Olympics over allegations of smoking, local media reported Friday. The Japan Gymnastics
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Minimum wage: FG, labour settle for N70,000
THE Federal government and Organized Labour yesterday settled for N70,000 as the new minimum wage. The agreement was reached after the meeting between
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JUST IN: I’m an unofficial APC member, says Shaibu
The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, on Friday, said he was already an unofficial member of the All Progressives Congress.
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El Kanemi pick MKO Abiola Stadium for continental cup
President Federation Cup champions El-Kanemi Warriors have chosen Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja as its home ground for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Warriors arrived at
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NAFDAC shuts down Sokoto bakery for using unfortified sugar, others
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has closed down a bakery for using unfortified sugar and banned bromate in
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FG to convert 250,000 vehicles to CNG annually – Coordinator
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative is set to mobilise all 36 states by year-end, converting petrol-powered vehicles to CNG, a cleaner and
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Bangladesh bans rallies after internet blackout, buildings razed
Police in Bangladesh’s capital banned all public rallies on Friday after the deadliest day of ongoing student protests so far saw government buildings
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Imo Chief Judge drags Assembly, others to court over alleged age falsification
Imo Chief Judge Justice Theresa Chukwuemeka-Chikeka has been granted an interim injunction on the allegation of falsification of age levelled against her by
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JUST IN: Lagos police receive test results of teenager allegedly raped by officer
The result of a medical examination conducted on the 17-year-old girl allegedly raped by a police officer at the Area H Command in
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US airlines flights grounded over communication glitch
All flights from several major US airlines – including Delta, United and American Airlines – were grounded Friday morning due to a communication
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Dangote lists refinery shares March, supplies petrol August
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will be listed
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Thomas Mueller retires from Germany team after Euro 2024
Germany striker Thomas Mueller said Monday he was retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 in which the host nation were
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Creating more states won’t solve S’East problems – Agbakoba
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has faulted the the agitation for the creation of additional states in the South-East, insisting
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Finalissima 2025: Messi’s Argentina, Yamal’s Spain set for showdown
The stage is set for the 2025 Finalissima, pitting Copa América 2024 champions Argentina against Euro 2024 winners Spain in a clash of
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NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released
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