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Gunmen kill Nollywood Osita Iheme’s brother, policeman in Owerri; INEC decries low collection of PVC’s in Borno | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Gunmen kill Nollywood Osita Iheme’s brother, policeman in OwerriJudge reveals how NDLEA allegedly concealed assets seized from jailed drug baronsINEC decries low collection of PVC’s in BornoNigerian Army commences fresh…
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Detailed account of how the Nigerian Army allegedly conducted mass abortions in secret on victims of insurgency
According to a report by the international news organization Reuters, the Nigerian Army has been conducting illegal abortions on women who have fallen prey to the insurgency in the country's…
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2023 Elections: PDP are a political party of termites – Tinubu; We will sign deal in couple of days – ASUU | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
2023 elections: PDP are a political party of termites - TinubuWe will sign deal in couple of days - ASUUNigerian forces kill terrorist leader Ali Dogo, fighters in KadunaNigerian Army…
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Ekweremadu says Southeast will not waste votes on Peter Obi; INEC rejects extension of CVR exercise | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
"There is nothing like a placeholder" - Falana backs INECEkweremadu says Southeast cannot afford to waste their votes on Peter ObiCourt orders Mompha’s arrest in ₦6bn money-laundering suitArmy intercepts carload…
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‘Why Yahaya Bello stormed out of the APC govs’ meeting; diversion of traffic on Lagos-Ibadan expressway | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari's emergence in 2015 was not one person's job - PresidencyArmy to engage retired personnel in anti-terrorism war'Yahaya Bello excused himself because he does not agree with our position'Diversion of…
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Tems become first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on billboard 100; world’s first malaria vaccine coming to Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
TUC threatens strike over ASUU strike - againTems become first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on billboard 100World’s first malaria vaccine coming to Nigeria, others in Sub-Saharan AfricaNigeria to…
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Johnson & Johnson’s HIV vaccine fails mid-stage study in Africa, Nigeria military contradicts advice to take up arms | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Three months after DR Congo volcano eruption, thousands seeking aid More than three months after the eruption of…
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Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia, Benin confirms H5N1 avian flu outbreak | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria signs military cooperation agreement with Russia Nigeria and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal providing a…
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Scientists invent 30-minute COVID detector, Adesanya defends UFC title | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Here are the top news stories you shouldn't miss across Nigeria's 36-state federation and capital. New device could detect COVID-19 in 30 minutes Scientists in the United Kingdom have made…
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The military patrol in Orlu is an abuse of power
In the last 72 hours, reports emerged about the Nigerian army descending on Orlu, Imo, in an operation believed to stall the activities of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The…
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What we know about the military killings of Orlu natives in Imo
Yesterday, videos surfaced on the internet showing the Nigerian military in Orlu, Imo releasing live rounds into streets where indigenes are going about with their business caused a public uproar…
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Governor Uzodinma imposes curfew on 10 LGAs in Imo over IPOB, Army clash | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Uzodinma imposes curfew on 10 LGAs in Imo over IPOB, Army clash Imo governor, Hope Uzodinma has imposed a 12-hour curfew in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) following a clash…
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The Nigerian Army is just as guilty as Boko Haram; Amnesty International warns
The Boko Haram-led insurgency in Nigeria is one which has lasted for over a decade and recent happenings suggest that unless there is a change in course of action, it…
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Nigeria can do without Buratai and his speculation of terrorism for 20 more years
When the Nigerian Army launched a book, Compendium of Nigerian Army Transformation: The Buratai Years (2015-2020), in July to commemorate its annual anniversary and celebrate the reign of its Chief…
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All you should know about the heinous abuses going on in Oyigbo
While Nigerians are still reeling from the grisly events of October 20 2020, where unarmed protesters were shot at and killed by men of the Nigerian army at the Lekki…
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Bit-by-bit contrast: Here are the major evidences the CNN investigation is bringing forward on #LekkiShooting
Lekki Massacre happened; no, it didn't. That has been the jostle back and forth in the minds of many Nigerians since the unfortunate incident of October 20, 2020. Over a…
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It must be a hangover for the Nigerian Army who still act like they are in power
Nigeria is 60 years old this year and of those years, soldiers from the Nigerian Army have ruled for a sizeable part. We will recall how barely six years after…
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“Operation Burst” is replacing police brutality, an injury to the #EndSARS protests
It's quite upsetting to realise that freedom of expression still remains a foreign concept to a good number of Nigerian authorities. The unwillingness of governing and security bodies in Nigeria…
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The Nigerian Army has refused to reveal the soldiers deployed to Lekki Toll-Gate, and it raises many questions
According to recent reports, the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations and 81 Division’s spokesperson, Major Osoba Olaniyi, has disclosed that the military will not reveal the number of soldiers deployed…
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How the success of the US Navy Seal made a mockery of us
Despite all kinds of scrutiny that security agents have been subjected to in the past weeks owing to the #EndSARS effect , the latest efficiency of their US counterparts against …
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Here’s why soldiers denied the Lagos judicial panel access to the military mortuary
Members of the Lagos Judicial Panel investigating cases of police brutality have been denied access to the military morgue controlled by the 65 Battalion under the 81 Division according to reports. The panel was said to have embarked on an impromptu visit to the Military hospital at Awolowo road Ikoyi, Friday, after receiving confidential information that...
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: What you need to know about the blame-game between the Nigerian Army and Governor Sanwo-Olu
In the aftermath of the #LekkiMassacre on the heels of the #EndSARS protest, no one has stepped forward to take responsibility for the murder of peaceful protesters. What we see…
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The Thread: Omoh F’s brutality tells us there’s a need for more than police reform
If we were to describe the relationship between the military and civilians in Nigeria, we might reach a dead-end from the start. The average Nigerian lives in fear of military…
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Why we should be concerned about the Nigerian Army’s operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ | #EndInsecurityInNigeria
11 days ago, Nigerians started what has now progressed into a movement against bad governance, accountability, and the cost of governance in the country. It started as splinters of demonstrations…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Nigerian Army’s press statement holds more threats than support for protesters | #EndSWAT
A reoccurring conversation from the #EndSARS protest that has progressed for over a week is the deconstruction of many harmful systems in Nigeria. From the attention geared against police brutality,…
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Nigerian Army pulls the plug on General Adeniyi | The #YNaijaCover
An exclusive by online medium, Sahara Reporters Tuesday revealed that a senior Nigerian Army officer, Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, who headed Operation LAFIYA DOLE and spearheaded the fight against Boko…
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It’s 2020 and NDA cadets shouldn’t be bullying helpless citizens, except we are a lawless country
For Nigerians, the abuse of power by the Nigerian army and the humiliating treatment of everyday persons whom they find offense with has not only been normalized but is considered…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Nigerian Army to prosecute 70 soldiers found defaulting in the fight against terrorism
The Nigeria Army on Thursday, November 7th inaugurated a General Court Martial to prosecute 70 erring personnel found defaulting in the counter-insurgency operation in the North East. According to Brig.-Gen. Abdul…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: #SexForGrades: Education minister has warned female students to desist from harassing their lecturers
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has advised female students against going to lecturers unnecessarily to avoid being sexually harassed. He also warned the female students to desist from harassing…
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High ranking policemen getting kidnapped is just how bad Nigeria’s security issues are right now
Is there a more pressing sign that a country's security has been severely compromised than the state having to protect its own police officers from being abducted by criminals. That's…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy