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Kaduna Protest Turns Violent: Rioters Seize Armoured Tank, Chant Anti-Government Slogans
In a shocking turn of events, a group of rioters in Kaduna State, Nigeria, temporarily commandeered an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) belonging to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Monday.
The #EndBadGovernance protest, which began peacefully on Thursday, took a … Continue Reading
Court Nullifies Sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines
A Federal High Court in Lagos has halted the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. The court declared the transaction null and void following a review of the case.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has halted the sale … Continue Reading
DSS Arrests Tailors Mass-Producing Russian Flags in Kano
In a bid to clamp down on the proliferation of Russian flags, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested several tailors in Kano State who were allegedly mass-producing the flags. According to reports, some sponsors of the operation have … Continue Reading
“I swear, I will kill” – Kano Policeman threatens protesters
Kano, Nigeria – The city of Kano has been gripped by unrest as the #EndBadGovernance protests have turned violent, with clashes between security forces and protesters resulting in widespread destruction. A disturbing video has emerged, showing a police officer … Continue Reading
We won’t give admission to candidates below 16 years – JAMB insists
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to candidates below the age of 16 years, stating that they will not be considered for admission in the 2024/2025 academic session. This directive is in line with … Continue Reading
Mysterious Death in kwara State: Unidentified Man Found Dead in Well
A chilling discovery was made in the Manjasurawa area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Sunday morning, as a yet-to-be-identified man was found dead in a well. The incident occurred at approximately 08:23 hours, when residents alerted the Kwara State … Continue Reading
D’Tigress Make History: Nigeria’s Female Basketball Team Clinches First-Ever Olympics Quarter-Final Berth
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have made history by securing their first-ever Olympic quarter-final spot after defeating Canada 79-70 in a thrilling match on Sunday.
The African team, led by Ezinne Kalu’s impressive 21 points, bounced back from … Continue Reading
The Main Reason I removed fuel subsidy – president Tinubu tells protesters
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, Addressed the Nation on Sunday, Stating the Removal of Fuel Subsidy and Abolition of Multiple Foreign Exchange Rates to Boost Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the nation on the ongoing protests, stating that the … Continue Reading
7 Imo State Community Leaders killed in a Mysterious Attack
The President General of Umucheke Okwe Autonomous Community, Chief Hyginus Ohazurike, was killed alongside six other community leaders in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to Vanguard, the gunmen, who arrived at the scene in a vehicle, … Continue Reading
Kwara IRS denies victimising Igbo business owners
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) has vehemently denied allegations that it has been victimising Igbo business owners in the state over non-compliance with tax payment laws.
The agency issued a statement on Saturday, refuting the claims published by … Continue Reading