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158 Nigerian Migrants Has Been Returned to Nigeria From Libya. 

Recently, 158 Nigerian migrants were brought back to Nigeria from Libya. The group included 77 men, 45 women, 26 children, and 10 infants. Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires in Libya, shared this news on Wednesday. He explained that among those repatriated, 26 men were released from the Abu-Salim Detention Centre in Tripoli, where they […]

Nigerian Military Warns Against Violence in Planned Nationwide Protest

The Nigerian military has issued a stern warning to the organizers of an upcoming nationwide protest over the country’s economic difficulties. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, addressed the press in Abuja, stressing that any form of violence would not be tolerated. While acknowledging citizens’ right to peaceful protest, Major General […]

Teen in Kaduna Reveals Family Eating Grass Due to Economic Hardship

In a deeply troubling video that has recently surfaced online, a teenage boy from Barnawa community in Kaduna State, Nigeria, has revealed the extreme measures his family is taking to survive amidst the country’s ongoing economic crisis. The footage, which has captured widespread attention and sympathy, shows the boy, estimated to be between 12 and […]

Nigerians Question Timing of Oro Festival Amid Upcoming Protests

Nigerians are raising concerns over the timing of the Oro Festival in Lagos, which is scheduled to run from August 1 to August 15. This festival, a significant Yoruba cultural event, overlaps with a period when some groups plan to hold protests against the country’s economic hardships. The Lagos State government announced the festival in […]

Man Sentenced for Spraying and Stepping on Naira Notes in Uyo

In a recent case at the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Etiusen Stephen was sentenced for disrespecting the Naira, Nigeria’s currency. The incident took place on June 27, 2024, when Etiusen was caught spraying Naira notes and stepping on them while dancing at a party held at Ken’s Court Luxury Apartments. The […]

Nigerian Governors Meet in Abuja Amid Protest Preparations

Governors from all 36 states in Nigeria are currently gathered in Abuja for a meeting at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) secretariat. The meeting started on Wednesday evening, with some governors arriving around 8 pm. Present at the venue are Governors Lawal Dauda of Zamfara, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, Sheriff Oborevwori […]

Nigeria Immigration Officer Suspended Over Drug Trafficking Charges

A senior officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Michael Gbenga Akomolafe, has been suspended due to allegations of drug trafficking. The officer was serving at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos and was brought before a Federal High Court in Lagos State. Kenneth Udo, the Public Relations Officer for NIS, announced on July […]

Lagos Government Supports Peaceful Protests, Urges Caution

In response to the planned nationwide protests starting on August 1st, the Lagos State Government has affirmed the citizens’ right to peaceful demonstrations. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the state government, conveyed this message during a meeting with the Secretaries to the Local Governments. Salu-Hundeyin emphasized that protesting is a legitimate right and there is […]