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Prominent Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has made a powerful statement regarding the true organizers of recent protests in the country. According to Deji Adeyanju, the real driving forces behind these demonstrations are not individuals or organizations, but rather the pervasive issues of hunger, poverty, and corruption plaguing the nation. Deji Adeyanju’s bold declaration sheds light…

As Nigeria’s stability hangs in the balance, a provocative question resonates through the streets: Can a nation be built on the foundations of rage, or does reason hold the key to a brighter future? The upcoming ’10 Days of Rage’ protest, scheduled for August 1-10, has sparked a fierce debate about the role of emotion…

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary policy tightening measures have led to a decrease in the country’s monthly inflation rate for the third consecutive month. The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the month-on-month inflation figure dropped to 2.14% in May, down from 2.29% in April and 3.02% in March. This decrease suggests that…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the deadline for the sale of forms for its 2024 congresses from June 17 to June 28. This announcement was made by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, who stated that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) approved the extension. The move is aimed at giving party members…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade, also known as Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun, and his wife, Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade, also known as Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke, wanted for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation based in India. The couple, who run the cartel from India, have been implicated in…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is set to inaugurate 92 infrastructure projects worth N84bn across the nine states in the Niger Delta region. The projects, which include roads, electrification projects, and social infrastructure, are aimed at improving the lives of residents in the region. According to the Director, Corporate Affairs, Pius Ughakpoteni, the projects…

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) bestowed the title of Copyright Change Champion upon Prof. Wole Soyinka during the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day celebration in Ibadan, marking a significant recognition of his enduring contributions to literature and copyright advocacy. Dr. John Asein, the Director-General of the NCC, officially announced this honor, highlighting Soyinka’s profound…

Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), notorious for its violent insurgency in the North East, is set to expand its propaganda reach with the launch of an online radio broadcast station titled “Radio Raeed.” The move, aimed at bolstering recruitment and amplifying its ideological message, underscores the group’s determination to exert influence through multiple channels….

Tensions within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have reached a boiling point as a group of sixty lawmakers has signaled their potential departure from the party unless significant changes are made at the leadership level. Led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a representative from Imo State, and five other legislators, the group aired their grievances during…