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The organisers of the ongoing hunger protests in major states in Nigeria have refused to heed its solicitor, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa’s call for the suspension of the rioting amid widespread violence. Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation of the Take It Back Movement, disclosed this on Friday. Recall that Adegboruwa on Friday called on the protesters to…
Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has released funds for burial of designer of the Nigeria’s flag, Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi. The family of the deceased disclosed this on Friday, in a statement signed by its spokesman, Mr. Samuel Akinkunmi. Akinkunmi, a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State, lived in Ibadan, Oyo State until his…
Three protesters were shot dead by security operatives while attempting to vandalize food storage facilities belonging to some international non-governmental organizations in Potiskum town, Yobe State. Potiskum is one of the towns in Yobe State under 24-hour curfew. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when the protesting youths…
Civil society organisation, ActionAid Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately address the nation and provide a detailed plan to tackle bad governance and adopt pro-poor policies. ActionAid, in a statement by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu on Friday in Abuja said, “The demands for pro-poor policies are not just valid; they are…
In Kaduna, following a violent clash between security forces and protesters near the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, the Kaduna State Police Command has taken measures to enhance security in the area. The road leading to the Government House has been barricaded and security presence has been increased. The spokesperson for the Kaduna Command, ASP…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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 Presidency, on Tuesday, condemned the organisers of the EndBadGovernance Protest, saying there is no bad government in Nigeria, but a thinking government. Senior Special Assistant on Media to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Tunde Rahman, said although Tinubu has identified that some problems need to be addressed, they would be resolved in earnest. Rahman spoke…
