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Atiku Warns Nigerian Military Against Use of Lethal Force on Peaceful Protesters
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the service chiefs and military commanders of Nigeria’s armed forces. This he made known in a...
Nigerians Criticise Kano Governor’s Distribution Of 600 Wheelbarrows Amid Nationwide Protest
Nigerians, on a critical note, have reacted to the recent distribution of over 600 wheelbarrows and shovels by the Kano State Governor Abba...
Nigerian Govt Places #EndBadGovernance ‘Sponsors’ On Watchlist, Blocks Accounts
Nigeria’s federal government, through the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), has placed sponsors of the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests on its watchlist. NIS Comptroller-General...
Niger: U.S. Troops Complete Withdrawal From Key Drone Base
The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, officials announced on Monday. This follows an order from...
Niger Grants Kemi Seba Diplomatic Passport After France Revoked His Citizenship
The Niger military government has granted Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist activist Kemi Seba a diplomatic passport as a Special Advisor to the Nigerien Head...
Nigeria’s Power Grid Suffers Major Drop, Leading to Widespread Outages
Nigeria experienced a significant power outage on Monday as the national electricity grid’s output dropped to 1,255.78 megawatts (MW) around 3pm, leaving parts...
Nigerian Singer Ayra Starr Spotted With Rihanna At Barbados’ Crop Over Festival
Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr was recently seen with global pop icon Rihanna at the Crop Over Festival in Barbados, sparking excitement among...
ECOWAS Calls For Peace In Nigeria, Emphasises Rights Of Citizens To Peaceful Protests
The Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) has expressed its stance on the current #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria, stating that it regrets reports...
Court Nullifies Sale of Controversial ‘Nigeria Air’ to Ethiopian Airlines, Tells FG To Stop Plans
A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified the sale of a 49 per cent equity stake in Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines....
“Our Youths Are Restive; Nigeria Sitting On A Keg Of Gunpowder” – Obasanjo Warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed worries over the growing unrest among Nigeria’s youth, attributing it to unemployment, lack of skill and empowerment....
French Intelligence Agents Repositioned in Nigeria, Benin – Niger Military Leader
The Nigerien Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has alleged that France has repositioned agents of the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE) in...
Favour Ofili Makes History as First Nigerian Woman in 28 Years to Reach Olympic 200m Final
Favour Ofili has secured a historic spot in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Nigerian woman in...