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On August 1, 2024, the Borno State Government implemented an immediate 24-hour curfew throughout the state. This drastic measure follows a tragic bomb attack that rocked Kawori Market in the Konduga area on Wednesday night. The explosion, suspected to be carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber, resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has extended an olive branch to protesters demonstrating against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement released on Thursday, August 1, 2024, Nyesom Wike urged demonstrators to engage in constructive dialogue with the government, emphasizing the administration’s willingness to listen and provide guidance on various aspects of governance. This appeal comes…

The protest in Kano State, part of a nationwide demonstration against economic hardship, quickly spiraled out of control on its first day. What began as a peaceful protest devolved into chaos and anarchy as hoodlums infiltrated the ranks of demonstrators. The initial intent to voice grievances about the economic situation was overshadowed by widespread violence…

The bustling streets of Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, transformed into a battleground as the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest took a perilous turn. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly devolved into pandemonium when security forces allegedly opened fire on the assembled crowd. Eyewitnesses report multiple injuries among protesters, casting a dark shadow over the fundamental right…

The remains of Professor Femi Olaofe, the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), have been found 20 days after his abduction. The body was discovered buried in a shallow grave along Airport Road, Ado-Ijan, a grim conclusion to an ordeal that began with his kidnapping on July 9, 2024. The tragic discovery…