October 1 Protest: Anxiety, Tension over Lagos Militant Oro Masquerades Get Hostile at Residents

Palpable fears grip the residents of Lagos as the planned October 1 #FEARLESS Protest draws nearer. According to Africa Health Report AHR, checks their fear is over the likelihood of appearance of the Oro masquerades on the streets of Lagos on Independence Day. Previously, the Oro masquerades were released to the streets when mass protests…

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Local Government Autonomy: “Judgment Will Change Our Political Landscape for Good”-Lawyers

Some lawyers have continued to hail the landmark judgment delivered by the Nigerian Supreme Court on Thursday, saying that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The panel, which comprised seven men, in the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, had declared that the 774 local government councils…

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BREAKING: Another popular Maiduguri market on fire

[ad_1] Biu Central Market, the second largest market in Maiduguri, Borno State, is currently on fire. This is coming barely two weeks after the largest market in the town, Monday Market, was razed down and over 10,000 shops burnt. Our correspondent saw traders, who did not open because of elections, rushing to the scene as…

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