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Lagos Government Confirms 103 Bodies from #EndSARS Protests, Says None From Lekki Tollgate; Oshiomole Slams N30,000 Minimum Wage as ‘Criminal’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos Government Confirms 103 Bodies from #EndSARS Protests, Says None From Lekki Tollgate Shettima to Represent Tinubu at Global Summits in Italy and Russia Oshiomole Slams N30,000 Minimum Wage as…

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Tinubu to foreign media: Ignore opposition, APC won; Lagos indigenes criticize Eyo portrayal in Gangs of Lagos movie | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu to foreign media: Ignore opposition, APC won Lagos indigenes criticize Eyo portrayal in Gangs of Lagos movie Buhari's aide mocks Peter Obi's UK arrest treatment Seven-story building collapses in…

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Olaniyan: Except Tinubu, no presidential candidate should receive more than 25% of votes in the South-West Zone; Court rejects DSS terrorist, economic crime charges against Emefiele | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Olaniyan: Except Tinubu, no presidential candidate should receive more than 25% of votes in the South-West ZoneCourt rejects DSS terrorist, economic crime charges against EmefieleFuel queues resurface in Port Harcourt…

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CBN places N100,000 limit on cash withdrawal; My husband only candidate with strong support for women – Rukaiya Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN places N100,000 limit on cash withdrawalSultan, CAN say 2023 elections won’t break NigeriaMy husband only candidate with strong support for women – Rukaiya AtikuSupreme Court alleges plot to silence…

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Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransom; FG will review minimum wage, says Ngige | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits abduct over 45 persons in Kaduna church, demand N200m ransomFG will review minimum wage, says NgigePolice parade ex-DSS officer, 9 suspects over bullion van robbery in AbiaNnamdi Kanu’s health…

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We’ll mobilise nationwide, shut down Presidential Villa, NANS warns FG; 2023 Election: Don’t allow religion to divide us, Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll mobilise nationwide, shut down Presidential Villa, NANS warns FGWike signs laws for compulsory treatment of gunshot victims and women's right to inherit property in Rivers Hardship, as inflation rate…

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I have done well – Buhari; Place Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I have done well - BuhariPlace Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agenciesGas explosion injures 5, damages 17 shops, 5 houses in JigawaMamu aiding terrorism, DSS tells courtTroops rescue…

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We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts; Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boastsKaduna-Train Attack: Terrorists release oldest hostage, 2 othersInsecurity: Zamfara farmers negotiate with bandits todayNigeria Decides 2023: Politicians bombard police with special protection requestsAirlines unable…

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ASUU extends strike by four weeks; JAMB clarifies cut-off mark for admission to Nigerian universities | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ASUU extends strike by four weeksLagos moves to remove illegal structuresTaraba and Plateau bandits kill 10SSS reportedly arrests Boko Haram leader in OgunJAMB clarifies cut-off mark for admission to Nigerian…

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Nigeria wins first gold medal at Commonwealth Games; We’re prepared for terrorists’ attack on Lagos – PPRO | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria wins first gold medal at Commonwealth GamesIGP threatens arrest of skit, filmmakers over unauthorised use of police uniform, kitsWe’re prepared for terrorists’ attack on Lagos – PPROAnambra man kills…

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Bandits are abducting our people like chickens – Abia communities; Governor Soludo reveals the reason for the demolition of Odumeje’s church | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Bandits are abducting our people like chickens - Abia communitiesKuje attack: Our security system has failed - SenateNISS announces mobile app to boost farming production30 suspected cultists arrested in Edo…

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President Buhari’s advanced team attacked by bandits, 2 injured.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina State. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, confirmed…

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Bandits kill 13 soldiers, kidnap Chinese workers in Niger State

Bandits have attacked a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State and have killed thirteen persons including seven mobile policemen and six civilians.…

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#StopBanditry should be an everyday trend and these women’s “we no dey gree” chant is a start

Bandits now operate at will, choosing where and when they want to kill fellow human beings like it's a normal everyday activity. Every other week, a different state reports activities…

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Officers gunned down, Major kidnapped as bandits break into NDA; Zuma seeks public donations for his legal fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Officers Gunned Down, Major Kidnapped As Bandits Break Into NDA Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the…

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UN urges end to exploitation on Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade, Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia starts building local rival to Facebook Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival…

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Bandits abduct scores of students in Kebbi, Buhari pays tribute to Kenneth Kaunda | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the Nigerian nation today, these are the top news stories that should not escape your attention. Bawa: EFCC has recovered over $100m for NPA Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes…

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The Language Professor: Yet again, President Buhari to teach bandits “in the language they understand”| #YNaijaCover

Barely one week after President Muhammadu Buhari's statement in a tweet threatening to deal with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in “the language they understand,” he has…

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Buhari vows to ‘shock’ those promoting insurrection, Bandits demand N110m for Islamiyya pupils | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Insecurity: Buhari vows to ‘shock’ those promoting insurrection, burning national assets President Muhammadu…

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Gold diggers: Bandits abduct over 100 Zamfara miners | The #YNaijaCover

It would be difficult for any Nigerian to claim ignorance of the increasing rate of wanton killings, banditry, and kidnappings in recent months, across the northwest region and parts of…

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Peter Obi: ‘Teacher dey work, Bandit dey chop’ | The #YNaijaCover

Twitter NG was Thursday abuzz with quotes of former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, on the state of the nation; especially with reference to banditry. The 2019 Vice Presidential candidate who…

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Commerce and Industry: Kidnap of Zamfara School Girls reinforces worrying thoughts on banditry | #YNaijaCover

All is far being well in a country where three mass kidnap of children can take place unchecked in three months. The manner in which the activities of so-called bandits…

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Laying curses is the latest trend in the incompetence playbook

To err is human, and to pray for the basic necessities of governance like the security of life and property is Nigerian. ‘Pray for …’ has been the go-to of…

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Gov. Zulum is either playing a presidency-inspired script or does not respect human lives

Understandable outrage has followed a report that Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has said that the security situation under President Buhari is markedly better than it was before the Buhari…

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#SaveKatsinaNow

#SaveKatsinaNow is bringing attention to the violence plaguing the president’s home state

News about the Coronavirus has all but taken over news feeds across the country. It is on all the platforms, dissected, monitored and questions by thousands of Nigerians terrified yet…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Funmi Iyanda’s ”Walking With Shadows” is the queer Nollywood movie we need right now

Queer cinema isn't exactly dead in Nollywood, but we can admit that it's nowhere near Hollywood's churning content on LGBTQ movies from big studios to indie outfits. Think Carol, Call…

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The Late 5: PDP dares Buhari, Osinbajo to make their assets public; Troops kill 15 bandits in Zamfara | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria will continue to support ICC - Buhari President Buhari on Friday said that Nigeria will continue to support the International Criminal…

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The Big 5: Scores killed as bandits attack five Sokoto villages; Buhari accepts Onnoghen’s resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Buhari accepts Onnoghen's resignation, wants five new Supreme Court judges appointed About two months after the former Chief Justice of…

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The Late 5: House of Reps gives Buhari 48 hours to address nation on killings; Sign new minimum wage into law before Workers’ Day, NLC tells Buhari | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: House of Reps gives Buhari 48 hours to address nation on killings The House of Representatives has given President Buhari 48 hours…

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