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  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 …

  Despite everything that Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have achieved (and will achieve in Alcaraz’s case), it’s hard to believe that they can still improve at tennis. Match after match, Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are becoming a formidable doubles pair “We knew this match was going to be better than the first one,” Alcaraz said, after he and …

A woman identified as Rahimat Salaum is alleged to have killed her husband in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident in a statement Tuesday. He said the suspect was arrested by members of the Pegi Police Division while trying to escape with the victim’s belongings on Monday. Adeh added that when interrogated, the …

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. The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Haliru Nababa, gave the warning in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Abubakar Umar, in Abuja. He asked …

Gunmen on Tuesday kidnapped former Delta state Commissioner for Technical Education, Joan Onyemaechi. The state police spokesman, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident to journalists in Asaba. He said Onyemaechi was kidnapped at his church along DBS road in the state capital. READ ALSO: Gunmen kill two members of the truth defense force in Delta The attackers shot dead a policeman …

The Yobe State government has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools ahead of the #EndBadGovernance protests in the state. A group of Nigerians have planned to stage a nationwide protest to express their dissatisfaction with hunger and other socio-economic challenges caused by the current administration’s policy initiatives from August 1-10. Director of School Management at the Ministry …