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Often, governments, in dealing with violent agitations and civil disobedience by citizens, deploy both ‘carrot’ and ‘stick’ to bring such ugly situations to an end.  The Nigerian military has employed the same measures in dealing with Boko Haram terrorists by combining the ‘Operation Safe Corridor’ policy with military offensives.

Is it working though? can terrorists really repent? Nigerian Journalist Steven Kefas shares his views on this episode

Nigerian lawyers; Ebun Adegboruwa (SAN) and Barrister Liborous Oshoma weigh in on the VAT Collection Tussle between the federal government and the Rivers and Lagos State governments.

Vox-Pop: What do Nigerians really think about the call for a south-east presidency?

Security analysts Tanwa Ashiru and Dr Tony Ofoyetan weigh in on the recent terrorist attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy.

(Interviews courtsey Channels TV and TVC)

A quick recap of major news stories and events covered by NewsWireNGR in the previous week

NewsWireNGR discusses the recent invasion of farming communities in Plateau State by Fulani herdsmen and the resulting crisis with Nigerian Journalist; Steven Kefas

Since news broke of the apprehension of Yoruba separatist agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, in the Republic of Benin, reactions have been mixed over his arrest and planned extradition to Nigeria.

This episode addresses reactions to Nigeria's electoral act amendment bill especially clause 52(3) which indicated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may transmit results of elections by electronic means where and when practicable at its discretion.

The Nigerian Government suspended twitter operations in the country, days after the platform removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional separatists. Most telecommunications sites have since blocked access.

Scores of small and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected. This episode examines the ban and its implications.

A Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation; This episode concludes the research and analysis of the influence of the catholic church on hesitant attitudes towards covid vaccines.

A Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation; In this episode, Nelly Kalu examines the influence of the Catholic Church and the hesitant attitude of followers towards vaccines.

A Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation by Evangelical Christian Leaders; Presented by Nelly Kalu; this episode concludes the investigation into the influence of Pentecostal pastors on COVID vaccine hesitancy. 

A Podcast on COVID-19 Misinformation by Evangelical Christian Leaders; Presented by Nelly Kalu; this episode is a digital investigation about the degree of influence of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome on his followers. 

Nigerian Journalist Nelly Kalu comments on the proposed press council bill, it's challenges and limitations. 

Nigerian Lawyer and media entrepreneur; Anthony Ehilebo, comments on the Southern Governor's meeting, calls for restructuring and the ban on open grazing.

The National Bureau of Statistic accused the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige of falsehood, after the minister claimed the employment index statistics by the NBS was not in line with global standards.

But the NBS said the World Bank denied making such condemnation.

Weighing in on this back and forth, is Ose Anenih; a hotelier and design consultant who also writes political commentary

Somto Onuchukwu A telecommunications businessman and public policy analyst and Demola Adeeko; a media and communications expert, comment on The Nigerian Government's defense of Communication Minister, Dr Isa Pantami over his alleged extremist views

A quick round up of all major stories covered this week - April 11 - 16 2021

Nigerian Journalist David Hundeyin comments on the recent attacks on security infrastructure in south-east Nigeria.

Chioma Agwuegbo,  a social impact systems integrator working within media development and open government and Deji Adeyanju; convener of Concerned Nigerians: A civil rights movement group, share their views on The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, caught in a bigotry scandal