Famous Nigerian DJ and activist, Obianuju Catherine, known as DJ Switch, has challenged the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and the former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protests. Newsmen reports that the 10-day nationwide hunger protests tagged ‘EndBadGovernance’, highlighting Nigeria’s economic challenges, kick-started on Thursday,…
Hoodlums in their numbers stormed a Living Faith Church in Daura’s local government area of Katsina State and looted about 205 chairs, musical instruments and other valuable items worth millions of naira. The pastor in charge of the church, David Jato, said the attacks took place in the wake of #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests on Thursday…
President Bola Tinubu has said the N200 billion Consumer Credit Corporation established by his administration would make life easier for millions of households. Tinubu said this in a national broadcast on Sunday addressing the ongoing nationwide protest. He said the aim of the scheme was to help Nigerians acquire essential products without immediate cash payments….
The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Kola Ganiu Egunjobi, has reacted to the allegation of public disturbance, unlawful arrest and actions capable of threatening peace and security, levelled against him by the Board of Trustees and the executive of Ijaiye Medium Income Housing Estate Development Association, LSDPC Phase 1, Agege, Lagos. In a press…
Political activist, Chris Nwaokobia has described the nationwide broadcast by President Bola Tinubu as flaccid and an uneventful dance around the issues that brought about the EndBadGovernance protests. Nwaokobia also claimed the president’s speech only sought to validate the policies that traumatised the people and also to decree an end to the protests without addressing…
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday address to Nigerians concerning the ongoing nationwide protests against bad governance in the country. The ex-minister said the speech was terribly underwhelming to read. Ezekwesili said Tinubu’s speech was a monumental missed opportunity to placate citizens with sound answers and an outline of…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, represented by the APC Professionals (APC-P), have criticized Murtala Ajaka, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, over his recent call for President Bola Tinubu to dismiss some of his aides. Ajaka had urged Tinubu to remove his Special Adviser…
Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, expressed his astonishment at President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast to the nation on Sunday. In a post on X, Momodu stated that he felt disappointed that Tinubu did not address the demands of the ongoing protesters across the country. Tinubu’s address to Nigerians came three days after the commencement…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported intercepting multiple shipments of illegal drugs disguised in tins of Cerelac baby food and clothing intended for the United States and the United Kingdom at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier firm in Lagos. Specifically, 36 parcels of potent cannabis were found concealed in…
Singer Simi has shown her support for the ongoing nationwide protests in Nigeria, which are focused on addressing hunger and poor governance issues. According to sources a significant number of Nigerians have participated in these protests that started on August 1, 2024, and are scheduled to last for 10 days under the hashtag #EndBadGovernance. The…
Tope Temokun, a lawyer and human rights activist, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address to #EndBadGovernance protesters and Nigerians, stating that the speech failed to address the grievances and struggles of the protesters. In a statement in Akure, Temokun expressed disappointment that the President characterized the protest as the work of a few individuals…
My fellow Nigerians,I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I…
Suspension of Protests:President Tinubu has urged the suspension of the “End Bad Governance” protests to prevent further violence and destruction. He stressed the importance of dialogue and collaboration to address the protesters’ grievances. The President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property in states like Borno, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna. He condemned…
Four days after the #EndBadGovernance protests erupted across Nigeria, the nation remains polarized. The demonstrations, which began on July 30, 2024, aimed to address economic hardships, governmental corruption, and policy failures. The movement has garnered significant attention, drawing both praise for its peaceful conduct and criticism for the disruptions it caused. This article examines the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed rumors of an increase in telecom tariffs or the introduction of new tariff plans. In a statement released on Saturday via its official X handle, the NCC addressed reports suggesting that the regulator had approved a tariff increase for network operators. “The NCC has not approved any new…
A group of downstream petroleum operators has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This appeal came as petrol shortages at retail outlets in…
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Edo State announced yesterday their withdrawal from the nationwide protest against poor governance and hunger. Curtis Ugbebor, one of the protest leaders, cited intelligence reports and the need to reassess their strategy as reasons for the withdrawal. “At this juncture, based on intelligence reports, the CSOs are pulling back from…
Protests continued in Abuja and Kano yesterday as part of the nationwide resistance to the economic hardships facing the country. In Kano, demonstrators defied a state-imposed curfew, brandishing placards and gathering in areas such as Mandawari, Kofar Kwaru, and Nasarawa. They chanted, “We would rather be killed by a bullet than by hunger.” The initially…
The Oba of Yoruba in Kano, Murtala Otisese, has appealed for calm amid the ongoing unrest in Kano, where thugs have been looting and attacking individuals. In a statement issued to the press yesterday, Otisese emphasized the constitutional right of individuals to protest peacefully, urging against violence. “As a leader and representative of the Yoruba…
Gunmen attacked the Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State last night, killing the president general, Hyginus Ohazuruike, and six village heads before fleeing the scene. A source informed Leadership Sunday that the community leaders were holding a meeting at Ohazuruike’s premises when the assailants arrived and opened fire. “The…
Nigeria and Denmark have established a framework for monitoring climate action programs in real time. Both nations also emphasized the importance of prioritizing de-risking capital formation in global climate finance discussions, as Nigeria advocates for value chain localization in the Global South. This agreement was finalized during a virtual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, between Nigeria’s…
United States Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to Fox News’ request for a debate with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. Trump announced this decision on his Truth Social platform late on Friday. In his post, Trump stated, “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th.”…
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, at 7:00 am. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are urged to connect to the network services of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to air the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced on Saturday that a fire has broken out at the Akaso 4 Wellhead, operated by NNPC 18 Operating Limited. The incident, which has also affected the adjacent riverbank, occurred on August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:12 pm. In a statement, Mrs. Olaide Shonola, Head of Public Affairs…
The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of 64 individuals and the recovery of 693 bags of fertilizer following a violent protest in the state. Police Public Relations Officer Sadiq Aliyu informed LEADERSHIP that although no lives were lost during the unrest, a government-owned fertilizer warehouse was vandalized. Aliyu stated that the police…
President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to unify their efforts and leverage the continent’s potential to address pervasive poverty, unemployment, and other developmental challenges. In a message delivered to the 2024 African Caucus meeting of Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu emphasized the need for…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on anti-riot duty intervened to rescue a suspected witch doctor from being lynched by an angry mob in the Itak communities of Ikono Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Michael Edet Effa, was alleged to be behind a series of ritual killings in the area. Local…
The surge in food prices has become a significant concern globally, exacerbated by factors such as climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and economic instability. As the cost of basic food items continues to rise, the importance of embracing agriculture has never been more evident. This article explores why fostering a robust agricultural sector is essential in…
The Nigerian team, comprising Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Patience Okon-George, set a new national record in the Mixed 4x400m relay, finishing with a time of 3:11.99. Despite their impressive performance, the team placed fourth in their heat and narrowly missed qualifying for the final. Great Britain won the heat, also setting…
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…
The Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump said late Friday he had agreed with Fox News to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, but it was not immediately clear if Harris had…
