2 mn read As Nigeria braces for the August 1 protest against President Bola Tinubu’s government, various scenarios are anticipated that could significantly impact daily life across the nation. The protest, driven by grievances over economic hardship and rising living costs, will likely see widespread participation. Here are five potential outcomes to prepare for: Poor Banking Network During […]

< 1 mn read Over 500 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called off their planned August 1 protest against the Federal Government following an appeal from Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria. These CSOs, operating under the United Coalition for Greater Nigeria, recognized the frustrations and aspirations driving the proposed protest but reconsidered its […]

< 1 mn read A coalition of Northern Christian Youths has publicly expressed their disapproval of the nationwide protests scheduled for August 1 to 15, 2024. The coalition, led by Rev. Samson Job, emphasized that their decision to abstain from the protests is a gesture of appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recognition and inclusion of northern Christians in […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its goal to convert one million petroleum vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 2027. This initiative was detailed at the “Park to Park” CNG Mobilisation Programme in Abuja, where the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) Initiative signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with various conversion centres and distributed […]

< 1 mn read The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has queried the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) regarding its unauthorized spending on operations without budgetary approval. The committee, chaired by Rep. Ademorin Kuye (APC-Lagos state), expressed disappointment with MOFI for not fulfilling its mandate to enhance government revenue. During a public hearing in Abuja, Kuye criticized […]

< 1 mn read The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has issued a warning to the public, particularly metal scavengers, against collecting and transporting scraps and abandoned metal objects from various locations into the state. This caution follows an incident in the Goniri area, where five metal scavengers were injured by an explosion of abandoned ordnance. Retired Brigadier-General […]

2 mn read The Take It Back Movement in Lagos has expressed concerns over a recent court order that restricts protesters to two designated locations in the Lagos metropolis. The movement views this order as an abuse of judicial privilege aimed at stifling freedom of association. The Lagos High Court granted an ex parte application filed by the […]

< 1 mn read Sen. Sahabi Ya’u (APC – Zamfara North) has urged youths to refrain from participating in the planned nationwide protest, warning that it could exacerbate the insecurity issues in Zamfara State. During a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, Ya’u emphasized that the state has been severely impacted by banditry, kidnapping, and other crimes, resulting in […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound condolences to the family of the late Onyeka Onwenu, a distinguished Nigerian icon celebrated for her contributions to music, acting, journalism, activism, and politics. In a heartfelt statement, President Tinubu mourned Onwenu’s passing and lauded her lasting impact on Nigeria’s cultural and social landscape. He praised her for her […]

< 1 mn read Security measures have been intensified around the access points of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal-II (MMA2) in anticipation of a planned protest. Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd, the operator of the MMA2 terminal, has coordinated with various security agencies to ensure the safety of passengers and property. Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, Bi-Courtney’s Head of Corporate Communications, informed the News […]