As a nationwide protest against economic hardship approaches, the military has issued a stern warning to organizers, cautioning against any form of violence. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, emphasized that while citizens have the right to peaceful protest, the military will not tolerate violent gatherings or attempts to hijack the protest….
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to Nigerians to postpone the planned August 1st nationwide protest and give the Federal Government more time to implement its economic policies. The monarch made this call in a statement on Wednesday, asking the government to speed up efforts to ease the current hardship faced by…
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. This meeting comes after Anyim’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Anyim was accompanied by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru,…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is currently holding a meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The meeting, which is taking place at the NGF secretariat, has all governors from the 36 states of the federation in attendance Some of the governors at the meeting venue, including Lawal Dauda of Zamfara, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Caleb Mutfwang…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has reiterated the potency of the ongoing Ekwulobia Flyover to open up new vistas of opportunities for the state, upon completion. The Governor stated this on his social media handle while reacting to and sharing photos showing the status and progress of works on the flyover. The Governor,…
The Olympic Games, the world’s preeminent sporting competition, are set to begin on Friday in Paris, France. This prestigious event has a rich history spanning over 3,000 years, originating in ancient Greece. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, and have since grown to include thousands of athletes from…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that it is not the organizer of the planned nationwide hunger protest slated for August 1. In a statement signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union debunked reports of its withdrawal from the protest, emphasizing that it cannot withdraw from a protest it did not organize….
The 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has remained a mystery for decades, with numerous investigations and leads yielding few answers. However, recent court documents filed on July 18 have brought new attention to the case, raising questions and sparking renewed interest. The documents, part of an ongoing investigation, include testimony from Duane “Keefe…
As August 1 approaches, a sense of anticipation and unease settles over Nigeria. The country’s youths, fed up with the crippling economic hardship and government inaction, have announced a nationwide protest to demand change. The streets are expected to be filled with young people, armed with placards and a determination to be heard. They are…
A member of the panel investigating building collapse in anambra state, Prof, Akaolisa Ezeagu, has commended the sterling performance of the Commissioner for Housing in the State, Hon. Pauly Onyeka, which he described as facinating to many professionals in the built environment. Professor Ezeagu made the commendation when the Commissioner, Onyeka appeared before the panel…
