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Writer and editor with over six years of experience covering stories about politics, human interest stories and news.

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How a misleading video sparked the final downfall of SARS

How a misleading video sparked the final downfall of SARS

Hundreds of Nigerians demonstrated bravely for days against police brutality in October 2020, but the incitin…

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Nigeria is struggling to end open defecation, but a grassroots campaign is trying to change that

Nigeria is struggling to end open defecation, but a grassroots campaign is trying to change that

Of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, only about 14 of them are certified open defecation free, but there …

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Lagos anti-cultism law [Pulse Explainer]

Lagos anti-cultism law [Pulse Explainer]

Deep dive into Lagos State's anti-cultism law.

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Why is attempted suicide a crime in 2019 Nigeria?

Why is attempted suicide a crime in 2019 Nigeria?

Nigeria still has archaic laws on its books struggling to keep up with the times.

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There's proof Dino Melaye might be an invisible god...sort of

There's proof Dino Melaye might be an invisible god...sort of

The Police has declared Senator Dino Melaye wanted, but he's hiding in plain sight.

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For N200, you're not too young to vote in Taraba

For N200, you're not too young to vote in Taraba

Underage voters in a town in Taraba State are rewarded for illegally registering to vote.

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Four young Nigerians did not like an election's outcome, so they hijacked a plane

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By Samson Toromade
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"Ladies and gentlemen, this plane has been taken over by the Movement for the Advancement of Democracy (MAD). Remain calm, we will not harm you. You will be told where the plane will land you," Richard Ogunderu, 19, announced to a confused cabin of passengers onboard Nigeria Airways flight WT470, heading from Lagos to Abuja, on October 25, 1993. He had just graduated from secondary school and planned to continue his education in Canada.
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House of Ga'a film review: Pretty to look at, but something is missing

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By Samson Toromade
| Pulse Nigeria Verified
An opening scene battle transforms into a field of blood in seconds and moves to scenes of celebrations that represent the stunning vibrance of pre-colonial Yoruba fashion and culture in its naked glory. Warriors are fitted in fancy gear, and civilians are decked in elegant outfits. It's a Nollywood rarity how visually arresting these opening scenes are.
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How the real Bashorun Ga'a from 'House of Ga'a' ended the reigns of 4 kings Original

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By Samson Toromade
| Pulse Nigeria Verified
As previously seen in Bashorun Ga'a, an Adebayo Faleti film about the same subject released decades ago, House of Ga'a offers a cinematic window into the life of a megalomaniac who rained terror on his enemies. His military exploits earned him the coveted bashorun position, and he wielded its influence to become the kingmaker and kingslayer, as viewers of the Netflix film are finding out.
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