Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Thursday that security agencies have identified a Senator who allegedly financed protests in the nation’s capital. During a news briefing following a security council meeting in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Senator provided food to the protesters but did not reveal the Senator’s…
Dr. Emeka Obi has officially taken on the role of Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. This transition follows the conclusion of Engr. Nebeolisa Anako’s tenure, which ended after 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. According to a statement from Osagie Jacobs, the ministry’s Director of Information, Dr….
A mother and her four children have died from suspected food poisoning in Abubor Nnewichi community, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The victims, identified as Onyinye (mother) and her children, Miracle, Dominion, Amanda, and Kosi, reportedly died after consuming their dinner on Monday. According to eyewitnesses and family sources, the family had…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the constitution of a tripartite committee to work out the consequential adjustment component for other categories of workers on the new minimum wage. This was as a result of the new national minimum wage being pegged at N70,000, triggering a need for consequential adjustments for senior cadres…
In a bid to address escalating unrest linked to ongoing hunger protests, the Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State has announced a 12-hour curfew, effective from August 1, 2024. The curfew, set to run from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, was formally declared by the Keffi Local Government Chairman, Muhammad Baba Shehu. The decision…
The human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the government to stop mobilising youths to disrupt rallies. The senior lawyer also called on government officials to engage with the demonstrators who are expressing their grievances. Protesters across Nigeria, including the FCT, have taken to the streets to express their frustrations…
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has indicted Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company for alleged misleading trade descriptions and unfair marketing tactics in their products, using ‘Original Taste, less Sugar’. FCCPC disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. The commission in the statement found Coca-Cola Nigeria and NBC in violation…
The Nigeria Police Force has described the destruction caused by protesters on the first day of the hunger protest as mind blowing. This is as the Police said hoodlums were let loose in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Borno, Niger, Yobe, Jigawa, Gombe and Bauchi. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun disclosed this…
Residents of Ekiti State on Thursday adopted a sit-at-home approach in response to the nationwide protest meant to address pressing issues such as hunger, insecurity, and economic instability. Some residents were seen going about their usual daily activities while security personnel, including, a detachment of soldiers, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Amotekun…
Thousands of protesters on Thursday took to the streets of Abuja’s Central Business District, decrying hunger and economic hardship, transforming the usually bustling hub of government and corporate activity into a virtual ghost town. The massive demonstration disrupted daily life, forcing the closure of three major markets—Wuse, Utako, and Garki—with only skeletal activities at Garki…
WhatsApp, a leading messaging platform in Nigeria, may soon suspend its services in the country. This potential move follows the imposition of a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms for allegedly breaching data privacy laws. According to TechCabal, Meta is considering withdrawing certain services in Nigeria in response to the recent regulatory demands. Sources familiar…
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday warned Ndigbo not to take part in the #EndBadGovernance# nationwide protest, saying that Nigerians who know the meaning of emilokan should carry their cross. IPoB also told Ndigbo to be vigilant and be on guard, that the Federal Government has perfected plans to make them target of the…
Market men and women, shop owners and petty traders on Thursday in the Dutse area of Abuja, closed their shops for the fear of hoodlums and insecurity. This development is due to the ongoing protest against hunger and economic hardship. Speaking to Mr Abubakar Hassan, one of the vendors at the popular Dutse market, who…
The nationwide protest against hardship and bad governance took a tragic turn on Thursday in Katsina State as the demonstrators burnt down the All Progressives Party Congress APC office in Dutsinma LGA. APC’s flag was also vandalized at the ruling party’s office while the protesters match past the ruling party’s office in Katsina LGA. One…
Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has recently obtained an Enhanced Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana, signifying a significant advancement in its operations within Africa. This development comes as Ghana demonstrates an environment conducive to digital growth, characterized by a stable democracy, tech-savvy youth, and a high mobile internet penetration rate…
In Osogbo, commercial banks and shops were closed on Thursday as part of the ongoing nationwide protest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that commercial banks, shopping malls, and major stores were all shut down in the town. The Osun Mall was also closed, and there was a noticeable heavy presence of security personnel,…
The ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) Task Force has called on the Republic of Benin and Niger Republic to set aside their differences and engage in dialogue to reopen their common frontier. Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the Task Force Chairman, commended the efforts of former presidents of Benin, Nicephore Soglo, and Thomas Boni Yayi, in…
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Abuja’s Central Business District to protest against hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria. The bustling hub of government and corporate activities has been quieted as the protesters march through the area. Security personnel, including plainclothes policemen, have been deployed to major locations to monitor the situation. The protesters are…
Cholera vaccines set to be delivered in a few weeks, according to the federal government. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has announced that the cholera vaccines expected by the nation will be delivered in a few weeks. He revealed this information while speaking to journalists in Abuja. The vaccines…
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Government agencies and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have established a committee to combat the spread of fake news in the country. This initiative was announced at the 2nd National Roundtable on Fake News and Blackmail of Government and Non-Governmental Officials, held yesterday in Abuja. The collaboration aims to address the growing threat of fake news…
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, says Nigerian banks spend an estimated $50m annually on private jet maintenance. Otedola, the Chairman of First Bank Holdings, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday while supporting the Federal Government’s Windfall Tax on Banks’ foreign exchange gains. According to him, the 70 percent Windfall tax which was recently passed by…
In a last-minute bid to avert a planned nationwide protest, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and other federal lawmakers have appealed to the organizers to engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. The protest, aimed at addressing the country’s economic hardship, has been met with concerns from government officials who fear a…
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), have taken to the streets of Abuja in a massive show of support for President Bola Tinubu‘s administration, amidst the planned nationwide protest, tagged EndBadGovernment,“ set to commence on August 1, 2024. Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja during the rally, the president of CSOs, Obiora James, lauded the achievements…
Good morning! Here is today’s highlights from this morning News: 1. The United States Mission in Nigeria has asked some of its staff not to come to work on the first two days of the planned nationwide protests. In an emergency warning issued on Wednesday night, the U.S. Embassy Abuja and U.S. Consulate General Lagos,…
A few hours before the commencement of the #EndBadGovernance protest in the country, the organisers of the protest in Ondo State have pulled out over an alleged plan to turn it into an ethnicity fight. According to the group under the aegis of Concerned Revolutionary Youths, the planned protest had already achieved some of the…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commended officers for the discovery and detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit of the Nigeria Police Force. The incident happened on Wednesday along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja in Lagos State. In a…
Real Madrid forward, Brahim Diaz is now leading the race for the 2024 African Player of the Year award. The Morocco international, who switched allegiance from Spain this year, would battle the likes of Ademola Lookman for the award. Diaz, who once played for Premier League champions Manchester City, came back to Real Madrid in…
The Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State has issued a stern warning to residents against gathering or participating in the planned protest, within the council area. The Council Chairman, Mr Valentine Buraimoh, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Recall that a nationwide protest against hunger and the rising cost…
Afrobeat musician Kizz Daniel has dismissed rumors of a breakup with his wife. Speculation about the singer’s marriage ending circulated after he was reportedly seen with another woman in his studio. In response to the rumors, Kizz Daniel made a post on his official page requesting a refund for his expenses. However, in a social…
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins recently made a statement, revealing that the last time she backed wrongdoing was during her friendship with Judy Austin, the second wife of actor Yul Edochie. In a video posted on her Instagram page, Sarah called out a friend who she accused of trying to steal the husband of another friend…
