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Over 60 Stampede Deaths Recorded During Palliative Distributions in Nigeria Under Tinubu’s Administration
Stampedes during palliative distributions in Nigeria have left many dead and injured. Since President Bola Tinubu took office on 29 May 2023, at...
Court Stops Police From Remanding TikToker “Seaking” For Insulting Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
A Lagos Magistrate Court has rejected a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as “Seaking,” over a...
Speed Darlington Granted Bail After a Month in Detention
Popular rapper, Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. His lawyer,...
Stampedes: Restriction on Palliative Distribution Will be Counterproductive –Peter Obi
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party has criticised the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) restricting the...
FG Declares December 25, 26, and January 1 as Public Holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced public holidays on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to celebrate...
Mali Government Gains Control Over Key Agricultural and Development Bank
Malian government has acquired majority stake of the National Agricultural Development Bank (BNDA), a step to strengthen its economic sovereignty. Through the purchase...
2025 Budget: Enugu Govt. Plans to Spend ₦10 Billion on CCTV Cameras, ₦5 Billion on Vehicles
The Enugu State Government has planned to spend ₦10 billion in 2025 on installing CCTV cameras across the state. The government said the...
Police Charge Activist Olamide Thomas for ‘Threatening’ Seyi Tinubu and Police Chiefs, Arrest DJ for Insulting President
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and nurse, Olamide Abiodun Thomas, on charges of cyberbullying Seyi Tinubu,...
French Firm Orano Pursues Legal Action Against Niger Over Revoked Mining Licence
French nuclear fuel company Orano has launched international arbitration against Niger following the country’s decision to revoke a key mining licence. The move...
Recent Stampedes at Palliative Venues Reflects Systemic Failures in Our Society – Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sadness and distress...
Port Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down Less Than a Month After Resumption, Despite $1.5 Billion Rehabilitation Claims
The Port Harcourt Refinery has ceased operations for the second time in less than a month after claimsof resuming production by NNPC, sparking...
Kenyan Petitioners Seek Over $54.5 Billion In Damages From 2 U.S Companies Over Toxic Sanitary Products
2,884 Kenyans have petitioned against two U.S.-based companies, Procter & Gamble (makers of Always and Pampers) and Kimberly-Clark (producers of Kotex and Huggies),...