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Mining, Bandits and Foreign Workers: Untangling the Story Behind Kogi & Kwara’s Insecurity

Kogi and Kwara keep making headlines for bandit attacks, mining disputes and foreign workers caught in the middle. This explainer breaks down what public reports actually show — no rumours, no speculation — just the patterns shaping insecurity across both states.

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Sean

Dec 15 min read

Nigeria’s Border Towns: Extortion, Smuggling and the Human Cost of Closed Borders

Inside Nigeria’s Border Towns: Trade, Survival, and the Hidden Cost of Life at the Edge

Across Seme, Jibiya and other border hubs, traders face checkpoints, inflated costs and rising insecurity. This analysis maps the gap between official trade figures and the lived reality at Nigeria’s edges.

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Sean

Nov 134 min read

When Prophecy Meets Payments: What the OPay Clip Reveals About Faith, Fear and Fintech in Nigeria

The OPay prophecy shows how religious authority can move money faster than facts. This analysis explains why Nigerians judge fintech through relationships, and what OPay’s reply means for trust.

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Sean

Nov 113 min read

London Killings: A City Grieving, A System on Trial

The London killings force a hard question: is this a cycle of policy failure or a call to act? Here’s what happened, what’s being done, and the practical fixes London urgently needs.

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Sean

Nov 64 min read

RSF weapons trail — JKIA RSF weapons claims, cargo crates and Nyala drone hangars.

RSF Weapons Trail: Sorting Facts from Claims — and Why Kenya’s Name is in the Crossfire

Here’s the gist: reports link Kenyan-labelled munitions and flights to Sudan’s RSF, but a public UN report naming JKIA isn’t available. 99Pluz checked UN files, OSINT and open-source investigations to separate verified facts from amplified claims.

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Sean

Oct 303 min read

NDLEA Proxy Nightclub raid — Proxy Nightclub entrance, Lagos.

NDLEA’s Proxy Nightclub Raid: Enforcement or State Violence? Tuoyo Says He Was Beaten — The Government Owes Nigerians Answers

Here’s the gist: NDLEA raided Proxy Nightclub in Lagos on Oct 26, arresting over 100 people. A high-profile patron, Tuoyo, alleges he was beaten. This isn’t just a drug enforcement story — it’s about accountability, evidence, and rights.

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Sean

Oct 293 min read

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