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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, took to social media to mock political commentator Reno Omokri by sharing images of him protesting against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London in 2022.   In the photos shared on El-Rufai’s verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Omokri is seen holding a placard with the words: “No to a drug baron in Aso …

The United States has approved the sale of spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment to Taiwan in deals valued at $385 million, according to a statement released by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Friday.   Although Washington does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taipei, it remains Taiwan’s most crucial ally and largest …

Patients and their families staged a protest at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday, Nov. 11, over prolonged electricity outage and water shortages.  The protest comes after a 17-day power disconnection by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company due to unpaid bills.  The hospital is being billed under the “band A” tariff structure, resulting in a monthly …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the ongoing demolition of shanties within Abuja, stating that protests will not deter the government’s efforts.    Wike made this declaration during a visit to the Ruga community along the Wuye axis of the capital.   Channels Television reported that Wike noted that the …

Demonstrators gathered in Serbia’s second-largest city and regional capital on Tuesday evening after a rail station awning collapse killed 14 people, demanding accountability from officials. ADVERTISEMENT Thousands gathered in the centre of Serbia’s second-largest city of Novi Sad on Tuesday, fuelled by outrage over last week’s collapse of a concrete awning at the rail station that killed 14 people. Some …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that it upheld the rule of law and followed due process of compassion in its recent arraignment of 76 individuals which included 67 minors in court on charges including terrorism, arson, and treasonable felony. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police said the unexpected incident in court “which saw …

Speaking during his recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude podcast, the comic recalled his experience in the hands of the police during his detention. “I feel I should be involved because God has given me the platform today, not to be popular, but so that I can use the platform to speak up for those …

During a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude podcast, Falz noted that he never anticipated the engagement and support the movement received back in 2020. He explained, “I don’t think anyone saw the numbers coming. I don’t think anyone imagined it or could have imagined that it would have been so crazy, but it was …

Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed strong discontent with the current state of affairs in Nigeria, urging citizens to protest against the government over widespread hunger and economic hardship.   Amaechi, who was speaking on the nation’s growing struggles, argued that elections should not have been held given the dire situation many Nigerians face. “People …

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among scores detained on Saturday after staging a sit-in protest demanding an end to EU subsidies for fossil fuels. ADVERTISEMENT Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by Belgian police on Saturday as she demonstrated against fossil fuel subsidies by the European Union. The Swedish activist was joined by dozens of demonstrators from ‘United for Climate …