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WhatsApp May Cease Operations In Nigeria Over $220 Million Penalty – Reports

WhatsApp is considering suspending its services in Nigeria following a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for data privacy violations. Sources close to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, suggest that they are evaluating the possibility of withdrawing some services from Nigeria due to increasing regulatory pressures. In

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JUST IN: Atiku’s Son Joins Hunger Protest in Lagos [PHOTOS]

Shehu Atiku Abubakar, son of Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, on Thursday, joined the protest against hunger and bad governance in the country. He joined a mammoth crowd at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos State. Although the protests across the country started peacefully, there have

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BREAKING: Kano Governor Yusuf Declares 24-hour Curfew Following Widespread Looting, Destruction

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state, effective immediately. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Kano State Government House, where the Governor expressed concern over the hijacking of the #Endbadgovernance protest by hoodlums and thugs. In Kano, the protest which began peacefully, took a violent

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BREAKING: Protest in FCT have degenerated into chaos – Police raises alarm

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja jas raised an alarm, saying the protests in the Nigerian capital has degenerated into chaos. The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the police was becoming overwhelmed. She said the protesters were coming out from

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Edo election: Stop attacking personality, focus on issues – Group tells APC candidate

A group, Edo Democracy Movement (EDM) has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the forthcoming Edo State election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to focus on discussing issues rather than engaging in personal attacks against his rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released today by Omoregbe Osayiuwa,

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Group to Edo residents: Ongoing hunger protest is enough reason not to vote APC

The Movement For Democracy has cautioned voters in Edo State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election against supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the party’s failures to the ongoing nationwide hunger protests. In a statement released today by its convener, Osaze Samuel, the group stated that the widespread economic distress and hunger currently affecting

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BREAKING: NBA Reacts to Shooting of Protesters in Niger State, Vows Action

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the shooting of protesters in Suleja, Niger State amidst the ongoing demonstration against bad governance in the country. The legal body has vowed to take action in response to the incident which has led to the loss of lives. According to reports, security operatives forcefully dispersed a crowd

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JUST IN: Yobe State Government Imposes Curfew to Quell Violent Protests

The Yobe State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru areas of the state. This decision comes after hoodlums took advantage of the ongoing hardship protests to loot government properties. Brig. Gen Dahiru Abdussallam (retd), Special Adviser to the Governor on Security matters, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday.

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JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt put up presidential jet for sale amid nationwide protests

Amidst ongoing nationwide protests, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has put the country’s 19.1-year-old VIP-configured Boeing 737-700 (BBJ) up for sale. The aircraft, registered as 5N-FGT, was recently transported from Abuja to Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg in Switzerland and is now listed for an undisclosed price. The Boeing 737-700, which has served Nigeria’s presidential fleet since July 2005, is

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