The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 11 hoodlums in connection with the burning of part of Tafa LGA secretariat, vandalism of cars, and theft of valuables. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 1, 2024, amid a nationwide protest. According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s spokesperson, the hoodlums mobilized from Tafa […]
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared a 24-hour curfew to combat the escalating violence and looting that has hijacked the protest against hunger. The curfew was announced during a press conference at the Government House on Thursday. The governor expressed his disappointment at the turn of events, saying, “It is with a
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A tragic incident occurred at Kime filling station, Bolori Junction in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of four protesters. The victims, who were workers at the petrol station, met their demise under unclear circumstances, amidst a backdrop of unrest and violence in the region. Malam Musa, an attendant at the
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Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze scored the winning goal as AC Milan defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in a pre-season friendly in Chicago. Chukwueze fired home the decisive goal 10 minutes after the break, securing AC Milan’s second pre-season friendly win. The 25-year-old was named in the starting line-up after his impressive display against Manchester City last
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The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities has warned that university students may be charged N80,000 or more to cover the high electricity tariffs. Universities are struggling to afford the over N200m monthly electricity bills, which have increased significantly since the introduction of the Band A system and the recent 300% tariff hike. Many universities
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Protesters marching towards the Three-Arm Zone of the Federal Capital Territory were met with force as police fired tear gas at the crowd gathered in Eagle Square, Abuja, today. According to eyewitnesses, at least one protester was injured in the chaos. The protesters had initially gathered at the MKO Abiola Stadium before making their way
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Veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly passed away at the age of 72. According to sources, she slumped after performing at a birthday party in Lagos and was rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she unfortunately passed away. Onyeka Onwenu was a beloved and respected figure in the music industry, known for her powerful voice and
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The UK government has dissolved and struck off the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a registered company. IPOB was founded in 2014 by Nnamdi Kanu, who is also a UK citizen and has been detained by the Nigerian government since June 2021. The company was dissolved on September 13, 2022, after warnings from the
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the government to secure the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member who was kidnapped seven months ago. The association is demanding unconditional release and threatening industrial action if their demand is not met. Dr. Popoola was abducted on December 27, 2023,
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has announced that she will not be competing in the 100m race at the ongoing Paris Olympics. In a series of tweets, Ofili revealed that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) failed to enter her for the event, despite her qualifying for it. Ofili expressed