Prices of foodstuff have surged in major markets across Nigeria as citizens engage in panic buying before the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, which begins today. Despite last-minute efforts by the Federal Government to stop the protest, organizers remain resolute. The protest seeks to address the soaring cost of living and reverse harsh government policies, including…
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a lawyer representing some organizers of the planned #EndBadGovernance protests, has appealed to protesters to reduce the protest duration to one or three days. The protests, slated for August 1-10, aim to address economic hardship and governance issues. Adegboruwa commended the protesters’ courage and urged them to remain peaceful and orderly. He suggested…
A suspicious object, identified as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was discovered at the perimeter fence of the Nigeria Customs Service’s Federal Operations Unit (FOU), in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The discovery comes on the eve of a planned nationwide protest against economic hardship, scheduled to take place from August 1 to August 10, 2024….
It was a scintillating scene over the week, as the Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo, joined the trending skit dance of ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Gwo’ in expression of her gladness after a bountiful farm harvest. The Commissioner, who recently went to reap some fruits of her labour on…
Youths of Anambra State have been advised to thread with caution in the heave of the proposed nationwide protest, to avoid falling victim to any danger that may result from the demonstration. The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr. Nelson Omenugha gave the advice in an interview with this reporter…
The Candidate for Ilorin West Local Government Council Chairmanship, Hon. Shehu Abdulrahman Babatunde Ladan has come on air to caution the good people of Kwara State, particularly the Ilorin West Local Government on unconditional nation protest. He noted this as a sense of urgency to maintain the peace and transiquility, and prosperous. In his official…
The Transition Committee Chairman of Dunukofia LGA, C. C. Ozumba Esq. has said that his administration will, in line with the Governor Soludo’s top agenda prioritise security in Dunukofia. This aims at ensuring maximum protection of lives, properties and ridding the Local Government Area from all forms of crimes and social order. Speaking during the…
After extensive delegate meeting of all Igbo Communities Town Union meetings, all States meetings of the five Igbo speaking states and all Outstations meetings (other Igbo meetings outside Ilorin), held this 29th day of July, 2024, the following resolutions were drawn: Finally, all Igbos are hereby directed never to join in any protest. Ours is…
The Oyo State Governor, Governor Makinde, has inaugurated a committee which will be in charge of overseeing the Ibadan Airport upgrade to an international standard airport. We have put together a team of people with the required expertise to deliver on this project. Mr Bimbo Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State will…
… Working To Cushion Hardship Through Policies. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged the people of the State not to embark on the planned nationwide protest as it may not be the best option to the current economic situation in the country. Governor Fubara gave the charge while addressing youths under the aegis…
