2 mn read Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has announced plans to construct over 1,000 affordable housing units across the eight local governments of the state. This commitment was made during a state broadcast commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence and the 28th anniversary of Bayelsa’s creation. In his address, Diri also pledged to provide pipe-borne water in Yenagoa, the […]

< 1 mn read The immediate past governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has revealed that God instructed him not to contest any elections in 2027. Ortom made this disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi during a courtesy visit from members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) G-14, a group of elders from the 14 Tiv-speaking local government areas […]

2 mn read Residents of the Ilasamaja community in Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos State, have submitted a petition to the Managing Director/CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKDC), rejecting the proposed migration from Band B to Band A. The community has pledged to oppose this alleged covert move using all legal avenues available. In their petition, which […]

< 1 mn read The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted searches at various supermarkets and open shops across Abuja yesterday. In a statement shared on its X handle, NAFDAC announced that the operation was initiated based on intelligence reports from its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate. During the raids, several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics […]

< 1 mn read On Monday night, suspected arsonists set fire to the residence of former lawmaker Sen. Frank Ibezim in Ezeoke-Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. The assailants, who remain at large, also burned facilities at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Study Center located in the area. These attacks come in the wake […]

< 1 mn read Israel vowed to retaliate following an Iranian missile attack on Tuesday, with army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stating that the country would respond at a time and place of its choosing. “This attack will have consequences. We have plans, and we will operate at the place and time we decide,” Hagari declared. LARGE NUMBER […]

< 1 mn read This report examines the challenges Nigeria faces in achieving meaningful success 64 years post-independence, highlighting the lack of political will to implement various conference and panel reports that outline pathways to progress. By Jide Ajani Despite any accomplishments Nigeria may have had in its 64 years of independence, the country remains an embarrassingly underperforming entity. […]

< 1 mn read In Ogun State, the ongoing #FearlessOctober1 protests have seen a significant lack of participation from the youth, with daily activities continuing without disruption in key areas such as Mowe, Interchange, Okemosan, Panseke, and Kuto. A strong presence of security operatives, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, and Ogun […]

< 1 mn read The much-anticipated #EndBadGovernance protest, scheduled for today, has failed to gain momentum in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State. Instead of the expected demonstrations, the city has remained calm, with residents enjoying the public holiday in their homes. Fajuyi Park, typically a hotspot for protests, stood empty with no signs of demonstrators. Commercial activities continued […]

< 1 mn read On Tuesday, Nigerian security forces sealed off Eagle Square in Abuja, a significant national venue, and forcibly dispersed protesters participating in the #FearlessInOctober demonstration. This crackdown involved both police and military personnel, who blocked access to the square, which is strategically located near the National Assembly and the Presidential Villa—symbolizing Nigeria’s political epicenter. The protest […]

< 1 mn read Ahead of the planned nationwide protest on October 1, 2024, the Northern chapter of the Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM) has reported the alleged arrest of five of its leaders in Kano State. The coalition issued a statement signed by Comrade Al-Amin on behalf of the Secretariat, identifying those arrested as Comrade Abdulmajid Daudu, Barrister […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu led the 64th Independence Day celebration at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. The ceremony, themed “Reflecting on the Past; Inspiring the Future,” commenced with Tinubu arriving at the forecourt around 10:10 a.m. as the special guest of honor. Upon his arrival, the President received a national salute and […]

< 1 mn read The planned nationwide protest against the economic hardships in Nigeria did not occur in Ondo State today, despite previous commitments from organizers. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist leading the initiative, had declared that the protests would proceed peacefully across the country, even in the face of warnings from the Federal Government and […]

< 1 mn read Similar to the earlier #EndBadGovernance protests held from August 1-10, the #FearlessOctober1 protest, scheduled for today in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, has seen a complete lack of participation from residents. The city remained calm, with no demonstrations or processions observed as people went about their daily routines. Shops and businesses operated normally, and […]

< 1 mn read On Tuesday, protesters took to the streets in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, to voice their grievances over the escalating economic hardships facing the country. The demonstrators called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the removal of fuel subsidies, which they believe is a significant factor contributing to the rising cost of living, particularly […]

2 mn read Niger Delta youths, represented by the Coalition of Niger Delta Youth Stakeholders (CNDYS), have announced plans for a solidarity walk to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. This initiative is aimed at showing support for President Bola Tinubu and his Renewed Hope Agenda. The coalition expressed its gratitude to President Tinubu for re-awarding contracts for the […]

2 mn read The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Kaduna State has officially expressed its opposition to the nationwide protests scheduled for October 1, 2024. At a press conference held on Monday, the group’s spokesman, Comrade Yusuf Lawal, emphasized the importance of viewing the date as a time for celebration and reflection on the contributions of past […]

2 mn read The Administrative Judge of Onitsha Judicial Division in Anambra State, Justice J. I. Nweze, has denied an oral application by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to withdraw a defamation of character charge against eight leaders of the Umuona community in Aguata Local Government Area. During the resumed hearing on Tuesday, the police prosecutor, G. T. […]