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SPECIAL REPORT: How Enugu govt ‘convert’ land donated for state varsity to private estate
By TheWhistler
The multi-hectares of land donated by neighboring Obeagu Awkunanaw and Amechi Uwani communities to the old Anambra State for the building of the main campus of then Anambra State University of Science and Technology,!-->!-->!-->…
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From Segun Olatunji to Dadiyata: How Nigerian authorities continue to gag press freedom
On Thursday morning, the editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, Segun Olatunji, regained his freedom after spending 12 days in military custody. Gunmen in military uniform had invaded Olatunji’s residence at Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area of!-->…
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Analysis: Will Kanu’s release stop insecurity in South East Nigeria?
Last Tuesday, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stirred controversy when he boasted that he can end insecurity in South East and South-South Nigeria within two minutes if he is released from detention.
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FEATURE: Okuama tragedy worse than treason; time to redesign security architecture
A Cross-section of Nigerians have condemned the recent killing of soldiers in Delta State, saying any attack on security personnel is a direct threat to public order and rule of law, and an offence that is worse than treason.
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Inside details of proposed salaries for judicial officers – Report
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu sent a bill proposing a new structure of salaries and allowances for judicial officers in the country.
The president’s letter titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to Prescribe the salaries, allowances and!-->!-->!-->…
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What does the recent escalation of mass abductions in Nigeria tell us?
By Kingsley L. Madueke,Lawan Danjuma Adamu & Ladd Serwat
A spate of abductions in Nigeria is heightening tensions in the country. What has happened, who is responsible and what does it say about where Nigeria is headed?
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FLASHBACK: Four times Nigerian Army kill innocent civilians during revenge mission since 1990
After the brutal killings of personnel of the Nigerian Army on a peace mission to two warring communities in Delta State in the South-South, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, gave the military “full authority” to bring killers of the!-->…
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Jakande demolition: Residents suffer as Lagos govt demolished low-income residential communities
By Adejumo Kabir
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, has, in the last few years, been in the news for the demolition of low-income communities, causing the displacement of hundreds of people yearly.
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TIMELINE: How terrorists abduct over 1000 schoolchildren in Nigeria since 2014
Since 2014 when terrorists attacked Chibok schoolchildren, over 1000 students have been abducted within the past three administrations. From former President Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari and, now, President Bola Tinubu, no fewer!-->…
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Ramadan: Major tips for breaking fast
One of the greatest joys for a fasting Muslim during Ramadan is breaking the fast at 6:55 pm in Nigeria. If you are wondering how we can reap the best rewards when breaking the fast, here is an attempt to highlight some of the guidelines!-->…
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