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Jade Osiberu’s Upcoming Crime Thriller “Everything Scatter” Takes on Police Brutality and Protests in Nigeria
Nigerian creative powerhouse Jade Osiberu is once again poised to make waves with her upcoming crime-thriller "Everything Scatter," a cinematic exploration of the gripping protests that unfolded in October 2020…
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Lagos Government Confirms 103 Bodies from #EndSARS Protests, Says None From Lekki Tollgate; Oshiomole Slams N30,000 Minimum Wage as ‘Criminal’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos Government Confirms 103 Bodies from #EndSARS Protests, Says None From Lekki Tollgate Shettima to Represent Tinubu at Global Summits in Italy and Russia Oshiomole Slams N30,000 Minimum Wage as…
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While other people are demonstrating, I am commissioning projects – Wike mocks Atiku, PDP
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, took aim at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, after Abubakar led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in a protest outside the headquarters…
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Atiku blames Tinubu for new notes shortage; Nigerians need cash now – Osinbajo laments naira scarcity | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku blames Tinubu for new notes shortage APC supporters clash at national secretariat We have no plans to extend Feb 10 deadline for old naira notes - CBN Tension in…
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I will renew hope for youths, create thousands of jobs – Tinubu; Labour Party sacks Peter Obi’s DG, Okupe, 10 others | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I will renew hope for youths, create thousands of jobs – TinubuLabour Party sacks Peter Obi’s DG, Okupe, 10 othersNANS threatens protest, calls for release of Aisha Buhari’s criticNigeria set…
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What’s happening in Iran; Here’s all you need to know #MAHSAAMINI
The death of a young woman in police custody in Iran has generated widespread outrage and protest. Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iranian police for breaching the country's rigorous dress…
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Dele Alake reveals source of Tinubu’s wealth; Flights threatened as aviation workers protest Monday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Dele Alake reveals source of Tinubu’s wealthGunmen attack Ifeanyi Ubah’s convoy, policemen feared killedLagos to prosecute homeowners without waste binsCourt summons ASUU over strikeFlights threatened as aviation workers protest Monday…
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Police officers protest non-payment of salaries; Naira hits new low against dollar | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Police officers protest non-payment of salariesFG to penalise airlines selling tickets in dollarsGunmen kidnap Plateau council bossNaira hits new low against dollarFour women, seven-month-old baby die in another Jigawa boat…
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LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prison; NANS demonstrators, security personnel fight at APC secretariat | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prisonTwo teens die in Jigawa canoe mishap.Cholera outbreak in Adamawa claims two lives and hospitalizes dozensAPC presidential aspirants'…
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Protesting APC members storm party secretariat during unveiling of Vice Presidential candidate
Hundreds of protesters stormed the Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday morning, expressing their dissatisfaction with the party's position on the controversial Muslim-Muslim ticket Protests took place…
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LIVES ON THE LINE 3: Precious Owolabi was killed covering a protest
By Patrick Egwu This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders,…
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Going for the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protests? | Here’s what you should bring along
As Nigerians peacefully protest the reopening of the Lekki Toll Gate tomorrow with #OccupyLekkiTollGate, it is important we take lessons from the previous wave of protests that led us here.…
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The accounts of #ENDSARS protesters still frozen proves that we are in an oppressive regime
Three months after Nigerians showed nationwide demonstrations against police brutality with the #ENDSARS movement, leading to the government freezing bank accounts of some protesters via the Central Bank, those accounts…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: A divide among the youth is happening and it could harm the #EndSARS movement
If you are a millennial, you, no doubt, must have heard someone from an older generation refer to Nigeria as the Giant of Africa. While this may be a source…
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#YNaijaEndSARSUpdate: What does it say about Nigeria, if it takes N1,500 to enlist a Pro-SARS member? | #EndSWAT
If there is one thing the #Endsars movement can hang its hat on, it's the fact that despite protesters having reasons to be utterly outraged, the protests so far have…
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EXCLUSIVE: Biodun Fatoyinbo decides to launch attack on Busola, others … invites DaddyFreeze to interview him
We have received news that Pastors Biodun and Modele Fatoyinbo are preparing to wrest control of the narrative around the COZA scandal and are currently shopping for journalists to interview…
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#YNaijaEditorial: Since millennials won’t fight for our future, the generation after us is fighting for themselves
Last weekend, this video surfaced on the internet. The less than one minute video shows children and teenagers from the State Primary and Secondary School Olanada in Rivers, staging a…
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The Thread: These are the test questions Kaduna primary school teachers failed | El Rufai releases scripts
Following the ruckus on Twitter over Gov El Rufai sacking 21,000 teachers who failed the Primary 4 competency test, the Kaduna Governor released some marked scripts on social media. It's…
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Fisayo Soyombo: President Buhari just opened a whole new can of worms
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo These are interesting times. We’re entering an interesting, new journalism era when newspaper editors will cast simple headlines but the public will nevertheless be confused. “Troops kill…
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What we will do to IPOB members if they hold rallies or protests – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has said it would arrest and prosecute members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) if found holding rallies and protests. Why: The Federal High Court…
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Trump is just like Nigerian leaders | 3 things we learnt from Donald Trump’s latest rant
It' safe to say that Donald Trump in fully back on his campaign trail. #45 still has over 3 years to go on a tumultuous (to say the least) tenure.…
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Everything you should know about President Trump’s Phoenix rally
by Wareez Odunayo U.S President, Donald Trump at a rally in Phoenix on Tuesday threatened to shut down the government over border wall funding and said the North American…
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Why did President Buhari not announce his resignation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the thought of Simon Kolawole, the aim of the #ResumeorResign protests could really have been for President Buhari to return and resign. After agitations from…
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Buhari’s return has nothing to do with protests – Adesina
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said that President Muhammadu Buhari's return has nothing to with the protests. While speaking with reporters at the…
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[The Activism Blog] Oby Ezekwesili takes the FG to the cleaners with her statement on the #ResumeOrResign protests
Former minister of Education and Co-covener BBOG, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has condemned the unprofessional handling of the #ourmumudondo protesters in Abuja by the federal government. And we give her thumbs…
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“Masses are not tools to be turned off and on” | Kayode Ogundamisi faults Nigerian activists
It's 101 days since President Buhari stepped foot on our shores. His MIA status has been a sore point for many NIgerian, sparking "anti-Buhari" protests and counter protests by the…
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Taking your protest to the market was wrong | Adesina tells anti-Buhari protesters
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said the #ResignorResume protesters led by entertainer, Charly Boy were at fault for taking the protest to Wuse market in Abuja. Don't forget: Charly Boy…
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With the suspended protests, what next for Charly Boy?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The ‘Our Mumu Don Do’ movement led by Charly Boy has announced a suspension of its protests. Speaking to members, the entertainer and musician said they…
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The danger in excusing the attack on Charly Boy
by Alexander O. Onukwue For his protests against the continued stay of President Buhari in London, Charly Boy has been attacked twice in the space of ten days. First, it…
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Why Charly Boy’s fight is not necessarily for the youth
by Alexander O. Onukwue Is it reasonable that every move that Charly Boy has made with regards to his new movement has been subject to criticism from the youth? The…
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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
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