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Police Officer Allegedly Shoots Protesters in Delta State

A protester was allegedly shot by a police officer Friday in Ughelli, Delta State, during the ongoing nationwide protests against bad governance. In...

#AkpabioMustGo: Nigerians Call For Akpabio's Resignation
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#AkpabioMustGo: Nigerians Call For Akpabio’s Resignation

Nigerians are calling for the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to resign after his infamous comment that he and others in the government would...

As earlier reported that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission levied a fine of $220 million on WhatsApp for alleged violations of consumers' data privacy, further demands by FCCPC could see WhatsApp suspend activities in Nigeria.
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FCCPC Dismisses WhatsApp’s Threat to Exit Nigeria Amid Data Privacy Violations

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed WhatsApp’s claim that it may withdraw from Nigeria due to a recent order...

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Dozen Killed As Nigerian Police Use Brute Force At Nationwide Protests Against Bad Governance

Not less than a dozen persons were killed in Nigeria on Thursday as police responded with gunfire to the #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger...

As earlier reported that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission levied a fine of $220 million on WhatsApp for alleged violations of consumers' data privacy, further demands by FCCPC could see WhatsApp suspend activities in Nigeria.
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WhatsApp May Suspend Activities in Nigeria Over $220m Fine by FCCPC

As earlier reported, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission levied a fine of $220 million on WhatsApp for alleged violations of consumers’...

Yobe Curfew Nationwide Protest
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Yobe State Imposes 24-Hour Curfew Amid Nationwide Hunger Protests

The Yobe State government has enforced a 24-hour curfew in the towns of Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru amid the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests on...

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#EndBadGovernance Protesters Attacked in Effurun, Delta State

Peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters in Effurun, Delta State, were attacked today as part of the ongoing protests across the country. The protesters, expressing their...

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Nigerian Internet Users Lament Slow Network Speed as Protest Begins

As nationwide protests under the #EndBadGovernance banner commence today across Nigeria, numerous internet users have taken to social media to complain about a...

Despite Stealing £4,000 Wine, France Appoints Marc Fonbaustier As Nigerian Ambassador
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Despite Stealing £4,000 Wine, France Appoints Marc Fonbaustier As Nigerian Ambassador

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs have appointed Marc Fonbaustier as the new French Ambassador to...

#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Oby Ezekwesili Charges Nigerian Govt To Stop Spreading Fear
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#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Oby Ezekwesili Charges Nigerian Govt To Stop Spreading Fear

The former Vice-President of the World Bank (Africa Region) and founder of #FixPolitics Initiative, a research-based citizen-led initiative, Oby Ezekwesili, has charged the...

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Breaking: Legendary Nigerian Icon Onyeka Onwenu Passes Away After Sudden Collapse

Onyeka Onwenu, the renowned Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, has died at age 72 after collapsing at a birthday party in Lagos on...

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97th Oscars: Stephanie Linus To Head Nigeria’s Oscars Selection Committee Ahead of 2025 Academy Awards

Stephanie Linus is set to head the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for The Oscars. NOSC has also invited Nigerian filmmakers to submit...