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Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party, has urged the Nigerian government to engage with protesters and listen to their grievances. Obi, a former Anambra State Governor, made this call during a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled for August.…
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Worried by possible attacks on marketplaces during the planned mass protest, the Kano business community at the weekend constituted a special security squad to protect markets and businesses in the state. This proactive measure against attempted criminal acts by hoodlums comes even as the Patriotic Elders Forum of Nigeria, a non-political group, urged those behind…
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Over 3 million members of the Women for Peace, Security, and Social Inclusion Initiative (WPSSI) gathered at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Saturday to announce the suspension of the planned nationwide protest. The event aimed to counter the scheduled protest from August 1 to August 10, 2024, and offer peaceful solutions to the country's challenges. READ…
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Nigeria's armed forces and DSS security agency on Thursday warned against Kenya-style violence in protests planned for next week over soaring costs of living, saying the military would stop any attempts to create "anarchy". While Kenya has been rocked by deadly protests that forced the government to repeal new taxes, Nigeria has seen little unrest…
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The Federal Youth Movement, in collaboration with civil society organizations in Abuja, on Sunday, decided to pull out of the protests
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Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has appealed to the Northern youths to reconsider
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Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on his constituents, the residents of Abia
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Millions of black women around the world use hair relaxers. This potentially exposes them to harmful chemicals through scalp lesions and burns. The link between hair relaxers and health issues like fibroids is becoming increasingly evident. Making it essential to scrutinise the products women use and their potential effects on health. Nigerian actress Inidima Okojie’s…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50 year-old Spain based businessman with cocaine concealed in his sandals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said that operatives of the agency apprehended the suspect at the departure hall…
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The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has described as 'unfounded' the allegations of corruption levelled against the
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As the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 kicks off today, Sunday, July 28th, all eyes are on the new batch of housemates set to enter the famous house. This year's edition of the reality TV show comes with a unique twist: the "Dynamic Duo" theme. For the first time in the show's history, the…
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The Niger chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Christians not to join the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Aug.1-10. This was contained in a message to Christians in the state signed by Bishop Bulus Yohanna, chairman of CAN, in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the message…
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Amnesty International has cautioned the Nigerian government against threatening protesters. Amnesty said such actions would undermine President Bola Tinubu's legacy and commitment to democratic principles. The warning comes as the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria' protest gains momentum, with protesters planning to demonstrate across 36 states and the federal capital from August 1 to 10. READ ALSO:Why IGP demanded…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has responded to recent accusations made by activist Deji Adeyanju and others, alleging that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting details of planned protest from organisers and leaders. NPF's spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, addressed the issue in a statement on Sunday, stating, "It…