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The 10 Things #EndBadGovernance Protest Conveners Want From Government

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  Conveners of the #EndBadGovernance protest scheduled to kick off on Thursday have listed a 10-point demand to the Federal Government , FIJ can report. A protest demand document seen by FIJ on Wednesday morning urged the government to address hunger in the land, address rising cost of living, combat insecurity, reduce waste in the Executive and the National Assembly, and release all currently-imprisoned #EndSARS protesters. They’re also asking for the protection of all farms and farmers, declaration of a state of emergency on education, institution of electoral reforms, establishment of a living wage and amendment of the Constitution to allow for referendums. The 10 demads are as follows: HUNGER Reduce the cost of food immediately, with solutions like food importation, subsidised credits, and intervene in logistics and storage challenges. COST OF LIVING Address the rising cost of living: Reduce pump price of fuel to N195/ltr to reflect current economic challenges; Reduce

14 Pairs, 28 Housemates: Meet the BBNaija Season 9 “No Loose Guard” Dynamic Duos -

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  The highly anticipated Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” has officially kicked off, and the spectacular house is already buzzing with energy as the housemates embark on their journey to fame and fortune. This season’s surprising twist introduces pairs into the mix, promising a thrilling blend of competition, collaboration, and unexpected drama. With 14 pairs – including two sets of twins, a married couple, besties, gym bros, and even a niece and aunt – the dynamics are sure to be explosive. Big Brother’s house has always been a hotbed of drama, laughter, and unforgettable moments, and this season is poised to be no exception. As the housemates settle in, let’s get to know them better. Chekas (Chizoba and Onyeka) Relationship: Sisters and best friends Chizoba (31) Software Developer Origin: Anambra State Onyeka (28) Lawyer and Entrepreneur Origin: Anambra State Their bond as sisters was formed the minute Onyeka, the younger sister, was born. In Chizoba’s words, “We hit

United States VP Kamala Harris Breaks Zoom Record With Supporters Raising Over $1.8 Million

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  Kamala Harris Fundraiser Breaks Zoom Record With 100k supporters Raising Over $1.8 Million. Kamala Harris supporters — including singer Pink and actress Connie Britton — broke a Zoom attendance record on Thursday night and raised more than $1.8 million for the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate. They also kind of broke Zoom as the call dropped in and out, with the donation link quickly maxing out before its traffic capacity was raised. “Friday Night Lights” star Britton said, “When Biden stepped down from his run for president and endorsed Kamala Harris, the world blew up. Did you feel it? It was seismic, cosmic, even. It was, for sure, bigger than we are.” Pink signed on moments after ending a concert in Stockholm, Sweden, where it was 3 a.m. local time. She was fired up about Harris’ unprecedented wave of support just days after President Biden stepped down on Sunday. “We are in this … and I’m just really grateful that us women are going to have a voice, and w

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada: Leader Of Mexico Sinaloa Drug Cartel Arrested In Texas

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 CAPTURE OF ISMAEL "EL MAYO" LEADER OF SINALOA DRUG CARTEL ARGUABLY THE WORLD'SLEADING NOTORIOUS DRUG BARON: Everyday is for the Thief One day is for the Owner !!    One of the world's most powerful drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas.Zambada, 76, founded the criminal organisation with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is currently jailed in the US . Arrested with Zambada on Thursday was Guzman's son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, said the US justice department In February, Zambada was charged by US prosecutors with a conspiracy to make and distribute fentanyl, a drug more powerful than heroin that has been blamed for the US opioid crisis. In a written statement on Thursday evening, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said the two men lead "one of the most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world". "El Mayo and

NDLEA Arrests Sulaiman Jimoh, Most Wanted Lagos Drug Baron (Photos)

  After years of evading arrest, NDLEA nabs most wanted Lagos drug baron, Temo  Marwa commends officers for professionalism, urges them to intensify the heat on drug cartels After many years of wearing the toga of invincibility, the overall head of the Mushin, Lagos drug cartel, 57-year-old Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh (alias Olowoidiogede, populary known as Temo), has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at his enclave after an initial resistance from him and his horde of hoodlums . In the last two years, the NDLEA had intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs worth billions of naira owned by Temo but he has remained largely evasive while a few encounters with him and his armed gangs in his Mushin enclave had resulted in gunfight. Some of the recent seizures of his shipments include: a 14, 524.8 kilograms of Ghana Loud, a strong strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into Lagos from Ghana in two trucks and a J5 bus intercepted at Ojue

AKWA-IBOM AND ONDO STATES GOVERNMENTS: THE NEED TO SET ECONOMIC PRIORITIES RIGHT

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