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Boko Haram Spokesman Abu Qaqa Arrested

Boko Haram Spokesman Abu Qaqa Arrested

Nigerian authorities have arrested a man believed to be a spokesman for Islamist group Boko Haram, which has claimed responsibility for scores of deadly attacks, security sources said Wednesday. Two security sources said on condition of anonymity that a person suspected to be the man who goes by the alias Abul Qaqa had been arrested. [...]

Major Al Mustapha, Shofolahan Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Murder Of Kudirat Abiola

Major Al Mustapha, Shofolahan Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Murder Of Kudirat Abiola

A federal judge in Nigeria on Monday sentenced to death the feared right-hand man to Nigeria’s former military dictator over the 1996 killing of an opposition candidate’s wife. Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha sat without expression, slowly shaking his head “no,” as the high court judge ordered him to be hanged over the killing of Kudirat Abiola. [...]

Death Toll Of Kano Attacks At 162

Death Toll Of Kano Attacks At 162

Bomb attacks targeting security forces and gun battles killed at least 162 people in Nigeria’s second-largest city of Kano, where bodies littered the streets on Saturday, sources said. A curfew was imposed on Kano in Nigeria’s mainly Muslim north after it exploded in violence on Friday evening, with eight police and immigration offices or residences targeted. The [...]

Channels TV Reporter, Enenche Akogwu, Killed in Kano Attacks

Channels TV Reporter, Enenche Akogwu, Killed in Kano Attacks

What a young life to take away. 31 year old Channels TV reporter, Enenche Akogwu was shot by Boko Haram operatives during the attacks in Kano January 20th, 2011 that have so far claimed numerous lives. It was reported that Enenche was shot outside the government house while on duty. The late reporter is a [...]

Multiple Bomb Explosions Rock Kano

Multiple Bomb Explosions Rock Kano

Kano is literally in flames and as much as 20 bombs are being speculated to have gone off in one of the largest cities in Nigeria. Reports show that there is massive pandemonium and people running all over the place. One of the blasts hit the police headquarters and two other police stations, he says. [...]

#Occupy Nigeria: The Story so far; Entertainment and Revolution

#Occupy Nigeria: The Story so far; Entertainment and Revolution

As we come to a possible climax of events that have resulted in Nigeria having one of the  craziest weeks in its history, iROKtv in its desire to bring to you things as they happen presents to you #Occupy Nigeria: The story so far.. It all started on January 1, 2011 when the announcement of #Fuel Subsidy Removal by the federal government sent [...]

Nationwide Strike & #OccupyNigeria Protests Continue For 5th Straight Day

Nationwide Strike & #OccupyNigeria Protests Continue For 5th Straight Day

It’s no secret, the streets of Nigeria have been deserted and protest in many parts of the country have been met with larger and larger numbers as the days go by. The NLC met with the President last night and no agreement has been met yet as both parties are holding their ground solidly. With [...]

“F*** that bastard D’banj for collecting Money from Goodluck, God will punish you’. – Eedris Abdulkareem

“F*** that bastard D’banj for collecting Money from Goodluck, God will punish you’. – Eedris Abdulkareem

Controversial rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has called out the Mo’Hits pop singer D’banj and other Nigerian artistes who campaigned for President Goodluck Jonathan before the April Polls in 2011. Today, Tuesday, January 10, 2012 the Kennis Music act made an appearance at theGani Fawehinmi Park in support of the on-going strike against the Federal government’s removal [...]

Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon speaks on fuel subsidy removal

Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon   speaks on fuel subsidy removal

Senator Patrick Obahiagbon has stepped out to speak about the fuel subsidy removal, read below!! “I have read with acatalectic disgust, governments asinine and puerile ratiocinations attempting to justiceate the proposed removal of subsidies from petroleum products. It has asseverated that it’s intentions is guided by the need to checkmate the odoriferous excesses of a [...]

Fuel Subsidy: A Plan After The Protests

Fuel Subsidy: A Plan After The Protests

I have been one of those in favour of the removal of fuel subsidies. However for most Nigerians the problem is not that they don’t understand the logic of spending wisely. The problem is they don’t trust the government to do so. The government has used these tricks in the past and there really is [...]

Fuel Subsidy: Taking Our Country Back

Fuel Subsidy: Taking Our Country Back

My Fellow Nigerians, A lot has been written and said about the supposed removal by the Federal Government of Nigeria on subsidy on Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) hereinafter called Petrol as we popularly name it. Contrary to views expressed by the proponents of the removal the arguments by those opposed to the removal are economic [...]

Video: Musician “Tha Suspect” in a Short Film Showcasing Effects of Fuel Subsidy Crisis in Nigeria

Video: Musician “Tha Suspect” in a Short Film Showcasing Effects of Fuel Subsidy Crisis in Nigeria

The folks at Capital Dreams Pictures & Team Capital uses film to showcase the some of the effects of the recent fuel subsidy chaos in Nigeria. The short was released on January 3rd and has musician “Tha Suspect” playing the lead role. It was directed and edited by X.Y.Z.    

Video: Nigerians In London Join Removal Of Fuel Subsidy Protests

Video: Nigerians In London Join Removal Of Fuel Subsidy Protests

Nigerians living in the UK demonstrated in front of the Nigerian Embassy  London.This was done in solidarity with friends and family back home against the  recent fuel subsidy removal by the Nigerian government. Fuel at the pumps have  seen cost tripled in some cases making the cost of living for most Nigerians  unbearable. Factory78tv was [...]

20 Igbos Killed in Mubi, Adamawa State By Boko Haram

20 Igbos Killed in Mubi, Adamawa State By Boko Haram

About 20 people have been estimated killed by gunmen who targeted a town hall in Mubi in north-eastern Nigeria, police say. Local residents say that those killed were from the Igbo community with about 10 of them from Adazi-Nnukwu, in Anambra state. The local police chief said he believed Islamist group Boko Haram was behind [...]

Economists tout the Benefits of the removal of the Fuel Subsidy as the common man battles with rising prices.

Economists tout the Benefits of the removal of the Fuel Subsidy as the common man battles with rising prices.

  Nigerians woke up on New Year’s day to an unwanted gift from the Jonathan government; an overnight increase (by about 100%) of prices of their daily conveniences. Everyone from Barbers, to Stylists, to Tailors, to Transport drivers, to Traders, increased the prices of their goods and services on account of the increase in petrol from [...]