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DOANJ Eps2 – Why would Event Organizers Not Provide Chairs for Reporters?

A Effanga - September 5, 2024

Imagine this: as a reporter you dress up sharp, arrive at a high-profile event with your camera, notepad, recorder and whatever else you work with, ready to capture the highlights and moments that make headlines. But guess what? No...

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INEC Urges CSOs To Scrutinise Party Primaries, Local Govt Elections To Deepen Democracy

A Effanga - September 5, 2024

A coalition of civil society groups, under the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Wednesday. During this visit, the Chairman of INEC, Prof....

Economy

Reps minority demands immediate reversal of petrol price

A Effanga - September 5, 2024

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urgently called for the reversal of the recent increase in petrol prices, emphasizing that this hike will inevitably worsen the suffering of Nigerians. The caucus expressed it concerns in a statement...

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Nigeria’s Unending Cycle of Hardship: Who Will Bell the Cat?

A Effanga - September 5, 2024

In Nigeria, hardship seem to be struggling to become a permanent resident, as constant as the rainy season that floods Lagos streets and as frustrating as the power supply that disappears just when you need it most. It seems...

Health

The Crisis of Child Malnutrition in Nigeria: The Children Deserve Better

A Effanga - September 5, 2024

It is said that if you want to know the real wealth of a nation, look at its children. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, this saying has become a bitter pill to swallow. Our children, the supposed future of Nigeria, are...

Economy

Continued killings, kidnappings in Nigeria’s food basket raise concerns

A Effanga - September 2, 2024

Killings have continued unabated in Benue State despite pledges by both the government and the security agencies to end the decades of bloodshed. The situation remains dire, and the residents of Benue are caught in a seemingly endless cycle...

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Ramping Up Action against Hunger in Nigeria: A Critical Push for a Better Future

A Effanga - August 31, 2024

Hunger persists to be a big challenge in Nigeria, affecting millions of people across the country. However, even with economic growth and advancements in agriculture, food insecurity still remains rampant among many Nigerians. This piece focuses on the urgent...

Economy

Have Licensed Loan Apps Become Survival Lifelines for Nigerians?

A Effanga - August 31, 2024

In the face of Nigeria’s economic uncertainties, marked by fluctuating exchange rates, rising inflation, and widespread unemployment, licensed loan apps have emerged as a beacon of hope for many Nigerians. These digital financial solutions offer quick access to funds,...

Onyeka Onwenu laid to rest in Lagos

A Effanga - August 31, 2024

Nigerian veteran music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, fondly known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ has been laid to rest in Lagos State. The funeral service for Onyeka Onwenu which took place at the Fountain of Life Church in the Ilupeju area of...

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October Demonstrations Looms in Nigeria

A Effanga - August 29, 2024

Nigeria is once again on the edge of widespread protests, with growing discontent among its citizens. Just three months after the disruptive #EndBadGovernance protests, another round of demonstrations is expected to take place in October, under the banner #FearlessInOctober....

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