282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn’t miss out on: 282 million face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says. World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-agency United Nations (U.N.) report published on Monday.... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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How convicts in Kuje prison are kept in VIP cells

There was an altercation between inmates and prison officials on Monday at the Kuje Prisons, Abuja. In a statement by the Nigeria Prisons Service, it was learnt that some inmates tried to resist the routine cell search by officials. “At about 1000hrs on Monday, staff of Kuje Prison carried out a routine cell-search which is... Read More

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August 29, 2016

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According to Prisons Service, there was no riot at Kuje prison – this is what happened

The Nigeria Prisons Service has denied that there was a riot early Monday morning at the Kuje Prisons facility in Abuja. In a statement by the Controller of Prisons FCT Command, Daniel Odharo, said there was ‘an altercation’ at the facility which has been put under control. He said the altercation occurred during a routine cell... Read More

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August 29, 2016

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Confusion as riot breaks out in Kuje Prison

Inmates at the Kuje Prison Abuja on Monday morning started a riot just as officials arrived at the facility for their routine duties. According to Premium Times, a top prison official whose name was withheld said the riot started from one of the blocks before spreading to others. The source also said some security operatives... Read More

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August 18, 2016

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Police stops jailbreak attempt in Ebonyi prison

An attempted jailbreak was halted on Thursday by the Police in Ebonyi after inmates of the Abakaliki Prisons protested for hours. According to a source quoted by Premium Times, two prison officials were killed in the fracas. It was learnt that the inmates were tear gassed by the police after they had broken through a... Read More

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July 9, 2016

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Riot and rape forces Davido to pull the plug on Congo show (WATCH)

While Wizkid had to pull out of his performance at the wireless festival in the UK on Friday as a result of a visa issue, his fellow colleague Davido pulled the plug on his performance in Congo after riots broke out at the 35,000 capacity Stade Municipal de Lubumbashi – the venue for the show. According... Read More

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November 19, 2015

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In today’s episode of ‘House Madness’, Gbajabiamila and Ogor were the lead actors

New day, new drama! This seems to be the story of Nigerian lawmakers in recent time. A disagreement between the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party over the continuous funding of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government degenerated into a verbal riot on Thursday, November 19, at the House of Representatives. The lawmakers danced around the boundaries... Read More

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April 7, 2015

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Have Fayose’s supporters started rioting in Ado-Ekiti? (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun The bid by the 19 All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers to impeach Governor Ayo Fayose may have led to a major crisis in the state. On Monday, April 6, in order to impede the impeachment process, the Deputy governor, aides of Fayose and several members of the Peoples Democratic Party, had blocked the... Read More

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October 11, 2014

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There was no jailbreak in Kiri-Kiri prison – Official

by Jewel Stephen Contrary to reports of a jailbreak yesterday at the Medium Security Prison, Kiri-Kiri, Lagos, the Nigerian Prison Service has said that there was no such thing. The prison yesterday witnessed heavy security lock-down following a rowdy protest by inmates. The spokesperson of the prison service, Ope Fatiniku reacted to reports saying: “Indeed,... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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Youth protest in Borno as policeman fatally shoots ‘civilian JTF’ member, governor’s convoy stopped

There was pandemonium in Maiduguri yesterday as youths took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of a member of the Civilian JTF by a trigger happy policeman. The member of Civilian JTF, according to thousands of irate youth who took to the streets chanting, “police is Boko Haram”, was shot dead by a... Read More

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August 31, 2013

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Panic in Ikorodu as ‘okada’ operators go on rampage again

by Adeola Balogun The anger of motorcyclists in Ikorodu, Lagos State is yet to be assuaged as they embarked on yet another protest against the killing of their colleague by a policeman. The ‘okada riders’ made movement difficult for motorists and residents of Sabo area of Ikorodu in a bid to show their outrage at... Read More

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June 30, 2013

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Opinion: Exposing the lies peddled by the UNIUYO Senate

by David Israel For the avoidance of doubt, the University of Uyo does not post students’ result online. Somebody lied. I woke up today to a press release from the Senate of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state addressing the June 12 students’ riot and I am shocked, angry and disappointed. I am disappointed because I... Read More

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June 15, 2013

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13 shocking pictures of Brazilian military police brutalizing protesters (PHOTOS)

Breaking news, reporting from São Paulo: Thursday night around 7:10 p.m., 20 men in riot gear arrived at the city’s protests on recent bus fare hikes and began shooting rubber bullets and tear gas into the crowd. At least 55 people have been injured so far, including six journalists, two of whom have been shot in... Read More

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November 8, 2012

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Outrage: Policeman kills bus conductor for ‘stepping on him’, threatens to shoot mob

by Isi Esene A policeman attached to the Alapere Police Division in Ketu yesterday allegedly shot and killed a bus conductor for stepping on him. Reports say the policeman was standing at Tipper Bus Stop when the incident happened. An eyewitness said, “The policeman was in mufti. He challenged the man on why he stepped... Read More

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282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today

How convicts in Kuje prison are kept in VIP cells

According to Prisons Service, there was no riot at Kuje prison – this is what happened

Confusion as riot breaks out in Kuje Prison

Police stops jailbreak attempt in Ebonyi prison

Riot and rape forces Davido to pull the plug on Congo show (WATCH)

In today’s episode of ‘House Madness’, Gbajabiamila and Ogor were the lead actors

Have Fayose’s supporters started rioting in Ado-Ekiti? (PHOTOS)

There was no jailbreak in Kiri-Kiri prison – Official

Perry Brimah: What is good for Sanusi is good for Jonathan

Youth protest in Borno as policeman fatally shoots ‘civilian JTF’ member, governor’s convoy stopped

Panic in Ikorodu as ‘okada’ operators go on rampage again

Opinion: Exposing the lies peddled by the UNIUYO Senate

13 shocking pictures of Brazilian military police brutalizing protesters (PHOTOS)

Outrage: Policeman kills bus conductor for ‘stepping on him’, threatens to shoot mob

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