Understanding the Controversy: Niqab, Hijab, and Criminality in Nollywood Introduction Nigeria, a country rich in cultural and religious diversity, has always been a mosaic of different beliefs and practices. In this dynamic environment, issues related to religious symbols and their representation often spark intense debate. Recently, a Nollywood movie depicting criminals wearing the niqab…
Niger State: Protest turned bloody, Six killed many injured, properties looted. By Ladidi Al-Hassan The protest turned bloody in Suleja Niger State where six protesters died while several others sustained various degree of injuries, as police tried to disperse the protesters when the protest turned violent The protest started peacefully around 11 am, but things…
Endbadgovernace protest in Osun peaceful —demand for price of food control Some residents of Osun State on Thursday stormed streets of Osogbo, capital of the state in protest against hunger and hardship in the country. The protesters, under the aegis of Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, marched through major streets of the capital city to…
We Will Not Protest For Fear Of Attack—Residents. As the nationwide protests against hardship begins Today, Yenagoa , the Bayelsa State Capital has been relatively calm,as protesters are yet to be seen in anywhere at the State Capital with the presence of heavy security men on major roads in the city. Our Correspondent Chris Mark…
The Power of Protest: Balancing Freedom of Expression with Social Order Protests have been a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing citizens to oppose Government & advocate for social change. The right to protest is fundamental to a healthy democracy, as it enables citizens to hold those in power accountable and push for social reform. However,…
ONDO GOVT PARTNERS PROFESSIONAL BODIES TO RESTRAIN BUILDING COLLAPSE. The present administration of Governor Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Ondo state would continue to partner with organizations, relevant professional bodies and other stakeholders to regulate construction of buildings in the state with a view to preventing incessant collapse of building being experienced in other states of the…
Nationwide protest :No Protest in Ijaw Land’ IYC, INC Declares. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobri on wednesday led a high powered delegation of political leaders from the state to Yenagoa for a consultative interactions with stakeholders not to participate in the planned nationwide protests against President Bola Tinubu administration….
Dangote’s refinery, catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth – ACF “By all accounts, genetically and by orientation, I can claim to be of the old school. We have passed the threshold of three scores and ten years on this earth, so we can, even if only in our own estimation, lay claim to being old genetically….
The Sustainability of Monthly Stipends for Niger-Delta Youths The recent announcement by the Tinubu administration to pay N50,000 monthly stipends to Niger-Delta youths has sparked debate about the program’s sustainability amidst economic challenges as i examine the feasibility of maintaining such a program, considering Nigeria’s economic constraints and the potential long-term implications. Nigeria’s economy faces…
Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe of Oyotunji Village USA Joins his Ancestors The only African Village King in United States of America, Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe has joined his ancestors aged 47 years It was gathered that the 47 years old monarch, was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from stab wounds. Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II,…
