Tag: Nigeria news
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Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Death Sparks Nigeria Healthcare Reform
Background: A Personal Tragedy, A National Alarm The death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son has ignited a broader national debate about Nigeria’s healthcare system. What began as a painful personal loss for one of the country’s most vocal writers quickly evolved into a catalyst for public scrutiny of hospitals, clinics, and the broader delivery…
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Abduction and Assault in Benin: Don Pedro Obaseki Speaks on Cousin’s Ordeal
Overview A troubling incident in Benin City, Edo State, has brought into sharp relief questions about public safety and political tensions in southern Nigeria. Don Pedro Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki, has publicly described his alleged abduction, beating, and assault by a group of unidentified assailants. The account, circulated in…
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Obaseki’s Cousin Details Abduction and Assault in Benin City
Overview of the Alleged Incident A cousin of former Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki has come forward with details of an alleged abduction, assault, and stripping incident in Benin City, Edo State. The narrator, identified as a relative of Obaseki, spoke in a video circulating on social media and reported by Africa Independent Television. The…
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Nigerians See Fresh Christmas Hope as Power Repairs Progress
Fresh Hope for Nigeria’s Power Supply Ahead of Christmas Nigerians have been given renewed optimism about their electricity supply as Christmas approaches, buoyed by ongoing repair work led by the Nigerian Gas Processing and Transportation Company (NGPTC). After a period of frequent outages and persistent shortfalls in generation, the latest updates indicate progress in repairs…
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Over 300 children abducted from St. Mary’s School in Niger State, Nigeria
Overview of the Niger State abduction at St. Mary’s School In a disturbing attack that has gripped Nigeria and drawn international concern, gunmen stormed St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Niger State’s north-central region. Local authorities and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have reported that 303 schoolchildren were abducted, alongside 12 teachers. This…
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Fayose Slams Obasanjo Over ‘Irresponsible’ Birthday Comments
Background of the Exchange The public dispute between Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, and Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, has intensified following claims about remarks made during Obasanjo’s attendance at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration. Fayose publicly challenged Obasanjo, alleging that the ex-president made what he described as “irresponsible comments” at…