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A significant security presence has been established at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as lawmakers gather for an emergency plenary session today. In an unusual move, Sergeant Major General of Police has restricted access to the National Assembly by erecting barricades at the MOPOL Gate and requiring identification to enter. The heightened security measures are reportedly intended to deter …

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, appealed to residents of the state not to fall prey to the agenda of those causing chaos in the state, all in the name of protest. Recall that the #EndBadGovernance protest aimed at drawing the Federal Government’s attention to the economic plight in the country is scheduled to begin tomorrow. Oyebanji, who spoke …

  In the 1800s, a trio of women forever changed the study and understanding of ancient Egypt. So why have their legacies been overlooked? Edwards’ evocative writing and vivid illustrations have attracted countless tourists to Egypt (Credit: Alamy) In 1864, English travel writer Lucie Duff Gordon sat in her home atop the Luxor Temple, looking out the window across the …

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has called on Nollywood filmmakers to urgently submit entries to the 97th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars). The committee led by actress Stephanie Linus specifically asked Nigerian filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the International Feature Film (IFF) category. NOSC, which is …

As Nigerian youth prepare to take to the streets tomorrow, activist cleric Bishop Wycliffe Khaemba has warned them against resorting to violent protests, citing the devastating consequences of similar actions in Kenya. Bishop Khaemba, who has spent 28 years in activism, urged Nigerian youth to learn from the experience of Kenya, where massive protests against tax hikes have resulted in …

  Kamala Harris will begin a U.S. tour with her new running mate next week, indicating that she is likely just days away from announcing her pick. According to CBS, the BBC’s US partner, the group of Democratic candidates for vice president has been narrowed down to five. A decision is needed before the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. …

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) yesterday resolved their differences over 10,000 newly recruited police officers. Police spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, noted that the police had finally received the list of recruits. Police have previously rejected allegations that the process was marred by corruption. Adejobi also confirmed the PSC’s statement on Monday that …

Nigeria is once again grappling with civil unrest as calls for nationwide protests under the banner #EndBadGovernance gain momentum. The demonstrations, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with economic and governance conditions, have raised fears of a potential repeat of violent clashes as witnessed during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. Background The #EndBadGovernance movement emerged amid rising economic pressures, rampant corruption, and the …

Nigerian social media space has been alive since Tuesday night following the demise of legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu who died shortly after performing at a private birthday party for prominent pharmaceutical entrepreneur, Stella Okoli, in Lagos. The veteran singer, songwriter, broadcaster, actress and politician, reportedly died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after falling ill at a …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Nigeria declares prisons ‘red zones’ ahead of #EndBadGovernance protests The Federal Government has declared all 256 detention centres across the country as “red zones” ahead of the #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled to begin on August 1. Read more 2. The Hajj and Umrah Supervisory Commission investigates the Chairman of …