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Kiki Mordi, Fisayo Soyombo win People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019

January 20, 2020 by Wale Oloworekende

Investigative journalists, Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo, have been selected as the inaugural winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019 (PJPA). Soyombo was chosen for his undercover investigative

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Lawmaker and Nightlife Entrepreneur, Shina Peller, Detained By Police

December 23, 2019 by Tomi Idowu

Quilox has also reportedly been shut down for traffic congestion and noise pollution.

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28 Years Later: How Abuja Became Nigeria’s Capital

December 12, 2019 by Wale Oloworekende

The tarred, expansive roads of Abuja are signs of a modern city in tune with a rapidly evolving world. Looking, one might be tempted to believe that the city had

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National Assembly censors INEC for Unapproved Budgetary Spending Of Over N503 Million

October 28, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

The unapproved budgetary spending of over N503 million by INEC without the approval of the National Assembly has stirred up concerns. The National Assembly Joint Committee on Independent National Electoral

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Abuja CCTV Camera: The Anatomy of a Failed Project

October 28, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

The anatomy of a failed project.

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Smooth Governance: Malami Suggests The Way Forward

October 28, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

On Thursday, Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, met with the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and

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Kaduna Torture House: A Clear Case Of Inhumanity

October 23, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

As the clamp down against torture houses continue, the Government needs to do a better job in regulating them.

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The Niger Delta Development Commission Probe: Witch Hunt Or Fight Against Corruption?

October 22, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday 17th October 2019, ordered a probe into the financial books of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Mr President said the probe will look into

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What You Need To Know About Nigeria’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

October 21, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

The Nigerian Senate responded to the exposè carried out by BBC Africa and Kiki Mordi by re-introducing the anti-sexual harassment bill on Wednesday, 9th October 2019. The move was sponsored

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The Nigerian Border Closure: An Explainer

October 16, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

The Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service, retried Col. Hameed Ali has confirmed that import and export of goods from land borders in Nigeria remain partially banned until an agreement is made

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu Declares War On Lagos Roads

October 16, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s bid to win approval by conquering Lagos roads.

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Senate Proposes Sexual Harassment Bill Inspired by Sex For Grades

October 10, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

The Nigerian Senate has responded to the BBC’s exposè produced by BBC Africa Eye and Kiki Mordi by proposing a bill that aims to prevent the sexual harassment of university

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Lai Mohammed wants to fine Online Platforms Up To N5 Million For “Hate Speech Offences”

October 10, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, announced that he would online news platforms will now be regulated. The announcement was made today, Thursday 10th October 2019, and a

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Goodluck Jonathan Nominated To Lead AU Election Observation Mission To Mozambique

October 10, 2019 by Chidinma Nwanorue

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has been occupied with international engagements and peace missions since he left office in 2015. Peace missions that involve leading different Election Observer

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Tribunal Rules Against Dino Melaye In Kogi Senatorial Elections

August 23, 2019 by Marie- Therese Oke

Tagged by Dino as “a grave miscarriage of justice”