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< 1 mn read The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the critical issues that have led to the nationwide protests. Dr. Charles Ugwuanyi, the chairman of the association, highlighted that the primary cause of the protests is widespread hunger, driven by the escalating cost of food, which is […]

< 1 mn read Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concerns about the efforts by vested interests in the fuel importation sector to undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Speaking to the Financial Times, Obasanjo highlighted the importance of the $20 billion refinery project spearheaded by Aliko Dangote and its potential to inspire both local and international investments in Nigeria. […]

< 1 mn read Kenneth Okonkwo, the former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent broadcast addressing the #EndBadGovernance protests. Okonkwo described the speech as “bland and uninspiring,” arguing that it failed to address the pressing demands of the Nigerian people, who are protesting against hunger, hardship, deprivation, and degradation. On Channels Television’s […]

< 1 mn read The Labour Party (LP) has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to cease its interference in the party’s affairs, as directed by Falonipe Amos, the Registrar of Trade Unions in Nigeria. This request follows a contentious dispute where the NLC has claimed ownership of the LP. In a statement issued in Abuja by Obiora […]

< 1 mn read A Kano State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of 632 protesters who are accused of vandalizing public and government properties during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. The charges against the defendants include criminal conspiracy, theft, unlawful assembly, inciting disturbance, trespass, and mischief by fire. The case is being presided over by Senior Magistrate Ibrahim Mansur-Yola, […]

< 1 mn read Human remains believed to belong to a missing 40-year-old man from New South Wales have been found inside a crocodile in north-eastern Australia, according to police. The man went missing near the Annan River Bridge in Far North Queensland on Saturday afternoon while at a popular fishing spot with his wife and children. A formal […]

< 1 mn read The organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Lagos have temporarily suspended their activities to evaluate progress and develop new strategies. This decision comes in response to a statement by Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, declaring that protests in any part of the state are now illegal. Fayoade cited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent […]

< 1 mn read The police in Borno have confirmed the arrest of nine protesters for allegedly displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri. This incident took place on August 5, 2024, in the Zannari Tamsu area of Gwange Ward, Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Yusuf Lawal, provided this information in a situation report to the News Agency […]

< 1 mn read Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that the fuel subsidy, which was removed by the Federal Government in 2023, has been reintroduced due to rampant inflation. This announcement comes despite President Bola Tinubu’s firm declaration during his May 29, 2023, inaugural address that the subsidy had been abolished. The removal of the subsidy had led […]

2 mn read President Bola Tinubu has instructed security agencies to take decisive action against individuals flying Russian flags in Nigeria. This directive was announced by General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, following the National Security Council meeting, which was convened in response to the ongoing nationwide protests that have escalated into violence in several states. […]

2 mn read Minister of Works, David Umahi, has given the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) an October deadline to complete the collapsed New Artisan Bridge on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. This directive was disclosed in a statement by Uche Anichukwu, the Senior Special Assistant on External Relations to Governor Peter Mbah, and was made available to […]

2 mn read Nigerian Breweries Plc, through the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, has donated an e-learning laboratory to the BioMedical Communication Centre (BCC) at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. This e-learning laboratory, valued at ₦40 million, features a production studio and a live studio named after Elder Felix Ohiwerei. It is equipped with […]

< 1 mn read The Enugu State Government has urged federal workers in the state to cease observing the sit-at-home directive on Mondays and to report to their duty posts. This appeal was made by Ken Chukwuegbo, Principal Secretary to Governor Peter Mbah, during a visit to the Federal Secretariat in Enugu, alongside the state Head of Service, Kenneth […]

< 1 mn read The Plateau State Police Command has arrested 14 individuals for violating the 24-hour curfew imposed in Jos and its environs. This curfew was enforced following violent outbreaks and looting by protesters in the Jos North Local Government Area. Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Adesina explained that the peaceful nationwide protests were hijacked by miscreants, prompting the […]

< 1 mn read The Kaduna State Police Command has detained 39 suspected hoodlums, including a tailor producing Russian flags, during the ‘end bad governance’ protests. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday. The detained individuals were seen displaying Russian and Chinese flags and were involved in vandalizing private and public […]

< 1 mn read Amid nationwide protests, the Federal Government’s decision to subsidize the price of a 50kg bag of rice from over ₦80,000 to ₦40,000 has sparked significant debate. This move, announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is intended to alleviate the food crisis and its effects on Nigerians, particularly public servants. However, the public remains skeptical about […]

< 1 mn read In a significant effort to address Nigeria’s pressing food crisis, the Federal Government has announced a plan to provide 50kg bags of rice to public servants at a subsidized rate of ₦40,000. This initiative aims to alleviate the impact of the food crisis on Nigerians. The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs disclosed […]

< 1 mn read On Monday, the nationwide protest extended to the Eleme/Onne section of the East-West Road in Rivers State, as a large crowd of protesters gathered at this crucial section connecting the Port Harcourt refineries. The protesters took over the Akpajo axis of the East-West Road, up to the entrance leading to Indorama Petrochemicals, disrupting vehicular movement. […]

< 1 mn read The Katsina Government has decided to relax the 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area due to an improved security situation. Acting Governor Alhaji Faruq Jobe approved this decision, adjusting the curfew to now run from 7 pm to 7 am. Previously, a full-day curfew had been imposed in Dutsinma, along with a 7 pm […]

< 1 mn read The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that the Igbo ethnic group is more committed to leaving Nigeria than ever before. In a statement released by IPOB’s Director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, on August 5, 2024, the group responded to the “IgboMustGo” campaign promoted by a faceless Yoruba group on social media. […]