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DSS SERAP Office Invasion: DSS Calls it a Lawful Visit

Routine Investigation, Not Harassment: DSS Clarifies SERAP Office Visit The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially addressed allegations about their recent visit to SERAP’s Abuja office. The agency denied harassment claims...

Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protests Frozen by Court

Court’s Decisive Action Against Protest Accounts The Federal High Court in Abuja has freozen the bank accounts of 32 entities linked to the #EndBadGovernance protests. This decision is part of an extensive...

Kaduna Protest Tragedy: Teenager Killed by Nigerian Soldier

Overview of the Incident On Tuesday, a tragedy occured during the ongoing protest in Zaria’s Samaru community, Kaduna State. Nigerian Army soldier fatally shot 16-year-old protester Ismail Mohammed. The Nigerian Army confirmed...

Northern Elders, Lagos Protesters Challenge Tinubu’s Leadership

Northern Elders Express Disappointment The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), led by Prof Ango Abdullahi, is deeply disappointed with President Bola Tinubu’s latest national address. The elders reproached the President for neglecting critical...

Minister Cautions Students Amid Planned Nationwide Protests

Educational Safety Amid Political Unrest In light of the planned nationwide protests from August 1 to 10, 2024, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has issued a cautionary advisory to university...

US Defends TikTok Forfeiture Law Amid Legal Challenge

Justice Department Responds to TikTok’s Lawsuit The US Justice Department robustly defended a law requiring TikTok’s sale to avoid a US ban. This defense was part of a response issued late Friday...

U.S. Secret Service Director, Kim Cheatle Resigns

Secret Service Director Steps Down Kim Cheatle, the director of the U.S. Secret Service, has resigned following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Her resignation comes amid bipartisan pressure after...

New Presidential Jets Strongly Opposed by Peter Obi

Obi’s Stance on Government’s Decision Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s decision to acquire new presidential jet. This announcement comes at a time when...

US Senate Passes Potential Bill on TikTok Ban

The US Senate has passed a bill with the potential to lead to tiktok ban in the country due to concerns over national security. This legislation mandates ByteDance, the Chinese owner of...

Nigeria’s 2024 Budget: Peter Obi Calls for Total Review

Amidst escalating challenges in Nigeria, including rising kidnapping rates and power shortages, presidential candidate Peter Obi urges a total review of the 2024 budget to prioritise critical areas for the nation's recovery.

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