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Nigeria - #EndSARS Protester Faces Years in Jail for Promoting Demonstrations On Facebook
The Nigerian Authorities must drop all charges against Imoleayo Michael who is facing years in prison for joining protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) last October, Amnesty International said today, ahead of his trial on Monday.
Dangote Hands Over Renovated Mko Abiola National Stadium to FG
Abuja -- The Dangote Group of Companies yesterday handed over to the Federal Government the rehabilitated football pitch of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja also fitted with new computerised score boards.
Nigeria Military Kills 24 Jihadists, Loses 7 Soldiers
Abuja -- In an intense fighting between Nigerian army and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Rann, North East Borno State, left seven government soldiers and 24 jihadists dead.
Killings, Kidnappings Send Thousands of Nigerians Fleeing to Niger
Geneva -- The U.N. refugee agency says more than 11,500 Nigerians have fled to neighboring Niger over the last month, seeking refuge from increasingly violent, deadly attacks by armed groups.
Nigeria Deploys Troops in Mali for Peacekeeping
SUB: A contingent of 62 troops of the Martin Luther Agwai International leadership and peacekeeping center (MLAILPKC) has been deployed in Mali for the multi-Dimensional...
Nigerian Youths Not Ready for Leadership - APC Member
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Mr Karibi Bob Manuel, says Nigerian youths are more interested in following leaders than taking up leadership.
As Nigeria and South Africa's Move for Continental Leadership
Chido Nwangwu predicts the likely outcome of the current visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to four West African countries, including Nigeria.
Two Gunned Down, 'Over 50' Abducted in Fresh Kaduna Attack
Kaduna -- Two persons have been killed while "more than 50" have been abducted in an attack in Unguwan Gimbiya community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
eNaira - We're Guarding Against Hackers, Fraudsters - CBN
Kaduna -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that it has put in place effective mechanisms to insulate the e-Naira from hackers and fraudsters.
Oldest Kano Kingmaker Dies At 95
The Sarkin Ban Kano and first Commissioner of Education in Kano Kano state, Alhaji Mukhtar Adnan, is dead.
'You're Not On Channels TV, Don't Stand Before Me and Talk Nonsense,' Judge Lashes Out At Lawyer
The judge, Ekaete Obot, who is the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, lashed out at the counsel, Inibehe Effiong, who said the court had breached the Nigerian Constitution in its judgment against his client.
Kuda Passes 2m Customer Milestone, Wins Banking Award
Kuda Microfinance Bank has announced that it has passed the two-million customer milestone, just six months after the bank signed up its one-millionth customer.
Observers Want Parties Boycotting Elections Sanctioned
Ado Ekiti -- A coalition of election observers has called the National Assembly to rework the constitution to empower the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction parties boycotting elections in the country.
Riding Against the Stormy Tide
Lagos State government's white power on Justice Okuwobi's panel report rides against the tide.
Let Us Reform or Disband NYSC
Lagos -- The National Youths Service Corps, established in 1973, will be 50 years in 2023, when a new government will come into power, Anthony Kila argues that the idea of governing Gen Z with rules and schemes invented in 1973 is simply ridiculous ...
Police Arrest 13 Suspects for Attack On APC Governorship Campaign Office in Kano
Kano -- Kano State Police Command has confirmed an attack on the campaign office of Senator Barau Jibril, representing Kano North Senatorial District in the state.
Ports Regulation - Snooping Into Jime's Uploading Agenda
The task of ports economic regulation is indeed an enormous one. It is even more so considering the peculiarity of the ports system, the Nigerian factor that has permeated into the operations of the sector like every other. The maritime industry is ...
Lawyer Arraigned for Allegedly Faking Judgment in Nasarawa
Lafia -- A Makurdi Based Lawyer, Mr. Okpale Ojikpa, was yesterday arraigned before a Nasarawa State Chief Magistrate Court III, sitting in Lafia, for allegedly using false evidence in court, contrary to Section 161 of the Penal Code against the Nasa...
Softlet Set to Become Nigeria's AirBnB
With the aim of connecting guests to decent and budget-friendly short-term accommodation, SoftLet, an innovative digital platform, has launched its portal.
Infantino, NFF Board Felicitate With Pinnick On Birthday
President of world football-governing body FIFA, Mr Gianni Infantino, has showered encomiums on the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick as the latter marked his birthday anniversary on Wednesday, 1st December 2021.
