< 1 mn read Ughelli North Local Government Area in Delta State experienced heightened tensions on the second day of peaceful protests against poor governance. According to Vanguard, the situation escalated when police stationed at the Otovwodo area of the East-West road allegedly shot and injured an unidentified protester. The incident occurred as protesters, who were carrying placards and […]
2 mn read Hoodlums attacked the Red Cross office on the Maiduguri-Potiskum Road in Gujba, Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, causing significant property damage amid the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protest. The attackers also set fire to three vehicles, including a Red Cross-branded Landcruiser and a bus. Chima Nwankwo, Coordinator of Communications and Advocacy for the Nigerian Red Cross […]
2 mn read An eyewitness reported that hundreds of protesters, primarily youths, gathered at Shuwarin, a suburb of Dutse, to resume their demonstration. Despite a 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government on Friday, some protesters in Jigawa returned to the streets to continue their protest. DSP Lawan Shiisu, spokesperson for the Jigawa Police Command, informed the News […]
< 1 mn read Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has accused opposition politicians of exploiting the #EndBadGovernance protests for “political revenge” following their recent electoral losses. During an interview on Channels Television on Friday, August 2, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader made these allegations. He claimed that opposition members were mobilizing vulnerable individuals to participate in the […]
< 1 mn read Lawal stated that the temporary easing of the curfew permitted Muslim worshippers to attend Jumat prayers at designated mosques within their communities. The Police Command in Borno has reported that the situation in Maiduguri and surrounding areas remains stable on the second day following Thursday’s violent protests. Commissioner of Police Yusuf Lawal provided this update […]
< 1 mn read The Kaduna government has shut down the office of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) due to alleged unpaid taxes exceeding 600 million naira. In what appears to be a retaliatory response, KEDCO has cut off electricity to the Kaduna State Government House and other government buildings over an outstanding debt of 2.9 billion naira. […]
< 1 mn read Despite its extensive global user base, the widely used messaging app WhatsApp is encountering restrictions in certain countries due to regulatory issues. With over two billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is the leading messaging app worldwide. It operates in more than 180 countries and supports 60 languages, with 100 billion messages sent daily on the […]
< 1 mn read Voters in Edo State have been encouraged to carefully evaluate the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate before making their choice in the upcoming governorship election. The Movement for Democracy issued a call on Thursday, August 1, urging Edo State voters to dismiss the APC or face the possibility of hunger-related protests. The statement, […]
< 1 mn read The police spokesperson assured that Akwa Ibom continues to be peaceful and emphasized that the police will persist in safeguarding all residents. Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom, CP Waheed Ayilara, has issued a warning against the dissemination of false information during the nationwide protests to prevent undue alarm. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP […]
< 1 mn read The Corps Commandant announced that an investigation has been initiated and legal action will be pursued against those responsible for the crimes. NSCDC Detains Looters from NCC Industrial Park in Kano, Recovers Stolen Goods The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano has detained 15 alleged looters across various locations in the state. […]
2 mn read Adegboruwa had earlier demanded that the statewide demonstrations halt since demonstrators were being infiltrated by fifth columnists. The #EndBadGovernance protest organizers have vowed to keep up the countrywide protests until President Bola Tinubu responds to their demands. On Friday, August 2, 2024, the protest entered its second day, with protests taking place in a number […]
