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NewsNigeriaPoliticsUS Organization Invites 10 Northern Governors to Security Symposium

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 17, 2024

Ten governors from northern Nigeria are set to travel to the United States next week to attend a security symposium focused on addressing regional challenges. The symposium, organised by the Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace, will bring together the governors with US officials and security experts to discuss solutions for combating insecurity in northern Nigeria. Governors Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State,...

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NewsNigeriaFireboy DML, Osimhen, and Amusan Make Forbes Africa’s Prestigious “30 Under 30” List

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 16, 2024

Nigeria’s talent continues to shine on the global stage as three young stars, Fireboy DML, Victor Osimhen, and Tobi Amusan have been recognised by Forbes Africa’s coveted “30 Under 30” list for 2024. The annual list celebrates Africa’s most promising young leaders and changemakers under the age of 30 across various industries. Fireboy DML, the afrobeat singer known for hits like “Jealous” and “Peru,” has taken the music industry by storm. His inclusion highlights the...

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NewsNigeriaEFCC Set To Arraign Socialite Cubana Chief Priest on Naira Abuse Charges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 16, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced its intention to arraign social media personality Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for alleged violations of the naira. The exact details of the charges against Cubana Chief Priest have not been made public, but naira abuse is a serious offence under the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Act. The Act prohibits, among other things, the spraying, mutilation, and unauthorised defacing of the naira....

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Declares 7 April as National Police Day

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 16, 2024

In a move to honour the Nigeria Police Force, President Bola Tinubu has announced 7th April as National Police Day and the first week of April as National Police Week. This declaration comes alongside plans to reform the police force, with a focus on improving training and upgrading equipment. President Tinubu believes these reforms are crucial to establishing a more modern, professional, and effective police force capable of serving the needs of the Nigerian people....

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EconomyNewsNigeriaFood and Energy Costs Soars Nigeria’s Inflation to 33.2% New High

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 16, 2024

Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to a new high of 33.2 per cent in March 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Monday. This represents a 1.5 percentage point increase from the 31.7 per cent recorded in February 2024. The rise in inflation is being attributed primarily to increasing food and beverage prices, coupled with rising energy and housing costs. Food inflation, a key driver of overall inflation in Nigeria,...

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NewsNigeriaA Decade On: Nigeria Remembers Chibok Girls’ Abduction

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 15, 2024

Nigeria solemnly marked the 10th anniversary of the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction on Sunday, 14th April 2024. On 14th April 2014, Boko Haram militants stormed the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, kidnapping 276 girls in a horrific act that shocked the world. A decade of raw grief and unwavering hope collided on Sunday as parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls marked the 10th anniversary of their daughters’ disappearance. Today, 91 girls remain missing....

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army Thwarts Terrorist Attack in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 14, 2024

In a successful counter-terrorism operation, Nigerian Army troops thwarted a potential attack in Kaduna State on Saturday, 13th April 2024. Acting on credible intelligence, the military targeted a group of terrorists known to use motorbikes to carry out attacks in the region. The ambush took place in Rafin Sariki village of Giwa Local Government Area. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Public Relations for the Nigerian Army, said, in a press statement on Sunday, that...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Attack Benue Politician, Abduct Wife and House-help

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 14, 2024

A former gubernatorial aspirant in Benue State, Terwase Orbunde, was reportedly attacked by gunmen on Friday while returning from his farm. Mr Orbunde, who contested under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, was allegedly shot in the right arm during the assault. More troubling, however, is the abduction of his wife, Abigail Kashimana and house help, Patience Ogute by the attackers. Police spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident and assured...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsInsecurity: Christian Group Blame “foreign invaders”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 14, 2024

The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, held a press conference on Friday accusing “foreign invaders masquerading as religious extremists” of being the true cause of the perpetual violence in Nigeria. “Nigerians have no problem with each other. It is external forces that are seeking to tear the country apart for a hostile takeover of the land and its resources,” said NCEF. The NCEF chairman Samuel Gani and pastor Bosun Emmanuel insisted that these invaders target...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCrossdresser Bobrisky Jailed for Naira Abuse

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Popular Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine by the Federal High Court in Lagos. He was convicted on charges of abusing the naira, Nigeria’s national currency, and defacing, mutilating, or exhibiting disrespect to the naira in videos posted on his social media platforms. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought the charges against Bobrisky. Justice Abimbola...

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