In response to the planned nationwide protest, over 25,000 police officers and other security agents have been deployed to critical areas in Kaduna to ensure public order and the protection of vital assets. The Kaduna State Police Command, in collaboration with the Armed Forces and other security agencies, has conducted a Confidence Building Show of…
The daughter of Soboma and Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, Aribemchukwu, was tragically found dead under suspicious circumstances outside their home in Parkview, Lagos. Sources have indicated that the newly hired household employees , who had been with the family for less than a month, may have attempted to stage the scene to mislead investigators, with signs…
Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, a prominent figure in UK television, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old resigned from the BBC in April, citing “medical advice”, following his arrest six months prior. Edwards potentially faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, with a minimum of…
The Ogun State High Court has issued a ruling restricting the locations and timing of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in the state. The court’s decision, made in response to an application filed by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, aims to ensure that protests are conducted in an organized and peaceful manner. According to…
Former agitators in the Niger Delta have decided to withdraw from the proposed nationwide protests against economic hardship, citing unconstitutional motives behind the event’s promotion. Following an emergency meeting on Wednesday, hundreds of ex-agitators resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that given more time, the President would address the nation’s challenges. The…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has appealed to Nigerians to forgo the planned nationwide protests amid the ongoing economic crisis. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Akume emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is actively working to address the country’s numerous challenges. “The current economic hardships will…
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged residents of Kwara State to maintain peace and avoid actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order. In a statement issued by the monarch’s spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir emphasized that dialogue is essential for fostering peace and harmony. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari noted…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been knocked out of the 2024 Olympic Games after a disappointing 1-3 defeat to Japan at La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes. This loss, their third consecutive in the tournament, concludes their Olympic campaign prematurely. Earlier, Nigeria had suffered defeats of 0-1 against Spain and 1-2 against Brazil. This result…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an Immigration Fraud Section within various Commands across the country. This development was announced by the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, during a meeting with a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led by Superintendent Rabhi Abdallah, at the Commission’s headquarters in…
A 29-year-old man, Muzamir Abubakar, has allegedly killed his 60-year-old father, Abubakar Adawa Tsonga, in the Barkin- Sale area of Minna, the Niger state capital. Investigations revealed the deceased had been missing since Monday causing a search for him by neighbours and good Samaritan’s. However, it was learnt that the mutilated body of Tsonga was…
MTN Nigeria has given reasons why it decided to close its offices nationwide. According to MTN, its offices were closed in order to protect its workers and facilities from attacks, after the Monday attack on some offices in Lagos and Osun. The telco said it was still taking stock of its losses as a result…
Bank customers have thronged their banks to reactivate their dormant accounts in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines on the management of dormant accounts and unclaimed balances. Some of the customers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, said they had activated their bank accounts to…
Subscribers of major networks in Kano have lamented poor internet and call services in the metropolis. The subscribers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews on Tuesday in Kano, said that the situation causes them untold hardship. Moses Isiyaku, a subscriber, lamented that he grappled with unreliable internet and call services…
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has charged Nigerian Government against spreading fear ahead of the EnBadGovernance protest scheduled for August 1st. Ezekwesili said the protest is a valid way of Nigerians expressing their grievances over their situation. Posting on X, the former Minister declared her stand with the organisers of the protest. She wrote: “This…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has registered 522,778 artisans under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme, covering 20 trade areas. This was disclosed by ITF director general Dr. Afiz Ogun, during a joint briefing with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) on special certification for Nigerian artisans trained under the SUPA programme…
Nigerian veteran songstress and activist Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the musician, known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Emzor Pharmaceuticals’ CEO, Stella Okoli. Onwenu was immediately rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. The President of the…
The personal is political” is a popular feminist slogan that emerged in the late 1960s and became central to the feminist movements of the 1970s. This concept fundamentally changed how personal experiences and societal structures were perceived, arguing that personal experiences are often rooted in broader social and political contexts. Often attributed to Carol Hanisch,…
The senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Wednesday cautioned President Bola Tinubu against pushing Nigerians to the wall. Pastor Giwa said Tinubu is running out of time, hence he should do the right thing. His caution is coming as Nigerians prepare to hit the streets in protest of…
The President of the Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, Rtn. Rosemond Favour Uche, has asked Nigerians to support breast cancer patients in neglected communities. She said the cost of diagnosis and care of the disease was burdensome Catholic bishops urge protesters to be peaceful, orderly He said partnerships with individuals and organizations that were dedicated…
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, the Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have urged Nigerians who will participate in the protest to be orderly. According to the bishops who gave the admonition after a meeting held at the Domus Pacis Pastoral Institute in Igoba, Akure, the Ondo State capital, security agencies…
US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris launched a searing attack on Donald Trump Tuesday, telling her biggest campaign rally yet that the momentum was shifting in the White House race and daring the Republican to debate her face to face. Vice President Harris’s trip to Atlanta, Georgia, comes as reenergized Democrats regard the swing state as…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), stating that any form of corruption and indiscipline will not be tolerated. During his first strategic meeting with sector and zonal commanding officers from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, Senator…
The death toll in the knife attack in Southport, Merseyside in northwest England, has risen to three, according to local police on Tuesday. “Sadly we can confirm that a third child has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a knife attack in Southport yesterday morning,” Merseyside Police said in a statement. The…
Over 100 hoodlums attacked a bus, loaded with palliatives, belonging to Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council. Journalists, upon receiving information from the Director of Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Rev. James Anam, as beneficiaries of the present phase of distribution, hurriedly moved to the government warehouse and successfully conveyed…
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has grounded Arik Air due to an outstanding debt of $2.5 million owed to Atlas Petroleum International Limited. Court documents indicate that Arik Air failed to settle the judgment debt, leading to the attachment of their aircraft by the FCT High Court. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)…
The Stakeholders advocated the establishment of Disability Rights Commission in Enugu State on Tuesday. They made the appeal during the one-day sensitization program on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights for Women and Girls with Disabilities in Enugu State, organised by Voice of Disability Initiative, VDI. The program, which is funded by AMPLIFYCHANGE, a UK-based organisation,…
The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, has announced that security agencies are fully prepared to ensure a peaceful environment during the anticipated protest on August 1, 2024. Addressing a joint security team of police, army, and paramilitary agencies, CP Sani emphasized the constitutional right of Nigerians to hold peaceful protests. However, he warned…
Fifteen lawmakers, under the aegis of The Economy Rescue Group, have called for the resignation of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. The group claims that mismanagement under Kyari’s leadership at the NNPCL is responsible for the challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a press…
Afrobeats singer, Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has said he isn’t in a rush to be on his colleagues, Rema and Asake’s level of stardom. He stated this while reacting to the claims by some social media users that his debut album ‘Stubborn’ wasn’t “commercially successful” because he didn’t have “haters” to post negative…
Nigeria’s telecommunications giant, MTN has announced that shops and service centers are closed nationwide in Nigeria on Tuesday amid outrage by customers over Simple Identification Module disconnection. The MTN disclosed this in a notice on its official X account on Tuesday. The company urged customers to explore its digital channels available 24 hours. The closure…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has again expressed the fears that the planned national protest may turn to violence, which may consume the poor, week and vulnerable people in the society. Otti, who said this during a Tuesday morning broadcast to Abia people, appealed to traditional rulers, leaders of religious organizations and other community leaders…
