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Manifesto, a body of Human rights activists, has called on the Federal Government to address the nation, on plans to ease the economic hardship on citizens. This is contained in a statement issued by its convener, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, on Wednesday in Abuja. The body has over 300 activists, advocates and organizations , said this…
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The children of late singer, Onyeka Onwenu, have described their mother as a beacon of inspiration and love, following her sudden death on July 30. “Our mother, Onyeka Onwenu, was a beacon of inspiration and love. Her sudden demise has left us heartbroken,” Abraham and Tijani Ogunlende said in an appreciation post on Wednesday. The…
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A small plane crashed Wednesday on a highway in the Netherlands, killing the pilot and scattering debris across the double-lane road, Dutch emergency services said. The accident happened around 12:45 pm (1045 GMT) near the southern city of Breda, around 60 kilometres (38 miles) south of Rotterdam. “A plane crashed on the A58 from Breda…
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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Wednesday asked the Federal Government and security agencies to protect journalists covering the protests that began yesterday, stressing that as citizens exercise their democratic right to protest unpopular government policies and actions, journalists must be able to report on the events without fear of harassment, obstruction, or violence targeted at…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has clarified the situation surrounding the invitation of its chairman, Jalal Arabi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Arabi was invited by the anti-graft agency over alleged mismanagement of the 2024 Hajj exercise funds, among others. It was learnt tha Arabi was at the office of…