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Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians; Northerners conspiring for Shettima to replace Tinubu as president – Naja’atu Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians US slams visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy, confirms 2023 election monitoring Nigerians arrested in Cyprus for running prostitution ring Northerners…

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The Thread: Instead of posting on social media, this is what you should do when you see a tragedy

We live in the social media age, where people post anything for clicks, likes and retweets. We have become so inured to suffering, we have begun to lose our humanity.…

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The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

The patriarchal nature of the Nigerian environment makes marriage touch-and-go. This means there are almost always tales of woe, particularly from the female folk. From the ever-giving stables of Twitter,…

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Civil servants enriching themselves is a monumental tragedy – Osinbajo

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said it is a tragedy when civil servants used the opportunity of the position they hold for self enrichment. Osinbajo spoke at…

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IDPs bombing: Armed Forces will ensure it doesn’t occur again – Kyari

Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Tuesday's military air strike in Rann was very unfortunate. Speaking at the Borno Government House, Maiduguri as head of…

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How uncontrolled anger landed my friend in jail – Alibaba

Comedian Alibaba on Wednesday shared a heart-wrenching story of how a friend of his is currently cooling off in jail because he could not control his anger. In a post…

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Trump boasted about his building being tallest after 9/11 (LISTEN)

Republican Candidate in the forthcoming U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump decided to make a national tragedy all about himself after the 9/11 tragedy- when the World Trade Centre was attacked…

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Zakzaky’s continous stay in detention will bring tragedy – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday warned that the death of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in custody will bring about tragedy. Zakzaky has been in detention…

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Reuben Abati: The tragedy of O.J Abuah’s death

by Reuben Abati Life is all about memories. It is the only thing we are left with when flesh and spirit depart the earthly plane, and we can do no…

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‘Amodu Shuaibu was in my place yesterday, we talked about Keshi’s death’

The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Kassim Afegbua has mourned the sudden death of the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amodu Shuaibu, at age 58. According…

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Opinion: Buhari and the tragedy of politics

By Abiodun Komolafe "He who knows no hardships will know no hardihood. He who faces no calamity will need no courage. Mysterious though it is, the characteristics in human nature…

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Tragedy strikes, as 14 people burn to death in road accident

by Jewel Stephen An accident involving a fully loaded tanker and a truck has left 14 people burnt beyond recognition and 14 others with various degrees of injuries on Ogbomoso-Jebba Road. The…

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@blinkingam: Why Yero should not stay beyond 2015 (Part 1)

by Abubakar Musa One of my long-term established virtues has been school and hospital visitations, every now and then. Recently I happened to visit some schools within Kaduna State and…

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Independence Day tragedy: Family of five found dead in Ikorodu

by Damilola Jagun It was a black Independence Day for residents of the Itamaga area of Ikorodu as a family of five, including four boys and their mother, were found…

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Okey Ndibe: Biafra, the ostrich mentality and Nigeria’s tragedy (Part 1)

by Okey Ndibe Alas, the defeat of Biafra birthed monsters that have since menaced all of us, exposing the seams and fissures in a space that continues to pretend that…

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Opinion: It’s time to revisit our national response to tragedy

by Wilfried Okichie Abandoning victims to their fate after the first photo op is callous and does not portray us as a people with regard for citizens.  The high density…

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Opinion: Boko Haram, Chibok girls and the sanctification of tragedy

by Wokinda Saresihn Are the conspiracy theorist who says the American CIA is indirectly connected to this Boko Haram onslaught right afterall? I say is the CIA working towards making…

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Opinion: The tragedies of a wasted generation

by Ogundana Rotimi We would not also forget so soon that our fathers met the refineries in good and proper working condition but what are their statuses today? What our…

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Tunde Leye: We have failed in humanizing our tragedy victims (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye There were military men guarding Chibok school who were outgunned and murdered by the Boko Haram fighters. Who is telling their story, making them into heroes for…

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Terrible: Kaduna Airport control tower gutted by fire

by Akan Ido There are reports that the Kaduna Airport Control Tower has been gutted by fire. According to PM News report the fire which started around 3pm today could not…

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Dele Agekameh: My niece was involved in the Immigration recruitment tragedy

by Dele Agekameh In the wake of the hullabaloo that greeted the unfortunate death of more than 19 applicants at the charade recently organised by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS,…

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Tunde Fagbenle: Jonathan has to sack himself for Nigeria to be better

by Tunde Fagbenle The rot, the national rot, is from the head. Jonathan has to sack himself after sacking everyone else! For Nigeria to move forward, the sacking frenzy has…

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Chidi Onumah: Nigeria, one week one trouble

by Chidi Onumah But then, this is Nigeria. We are inured to tragic deaths. No week passes without bloodcurdling reports about one tragedy or another claiming the lives of Nigerians.…

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Abimbola Adelakun: So what if Abba Moro is sacked?

by Abimbola Adelakun Moro and all those who were involved in Saturday exercise deserve to be fired but it is not enough. We will only be treating the symptoms of…

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#NISstampede: FG cancels Immigration recruitment exercise

by 'Jola Sotubo Perhaps in an attempt to make amends for the deaths of job seekers at the recently conducted Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise, the federal government has…

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‘Over 15 people fell on me…’: #NISstampede survivor narrates horrific experience (PICTURED)

by 'Jola Sotubo Blessing Families and friends of the job seekers who perished during the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercise on Saturday are still counting their losses. READ: #NISstampede:…

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Hannatu Musawa: My encounter with a 2-year-old raped by a police corporal

Hannatu Musawa There is no doubt that the institutions that are meant to protect women from rape have failed in their duty. Particularly, a major way the Nigerian government is…

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Boxing Day Tragedy: 3 People die on Abeokuta – Sagamu road after crash

by Rachel Ogbu Tragedy occurred on the  Abeokuta – Sagamu road while people were home celebrating Boxing Day. Three persons, two males and one female were confirmed dead at the…

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Opinion: Onitsha- A city in the grip of criminals

by Frederick Nwabufor As a matter of fact, a typical day for Onitsha residents is punctuated and hyphenated by robberies in shuddering successions. A day does not come to full…

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Nollywood actress survives car accident (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene A major tragedy was averted today when a Nollywood actress narrowly escaped death. Memunat Yunusa, a Yoruba actress cum movie producer  popularly referred to as Mimiano, was involved…

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