Tajuddeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has urged Nigerians to halt the current nationwide protests. He assured the public that high-ranking government officials are actively discussing the issues affecting the nation. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirishi, the Speaker explained that he had promptly reported the grievances and demands voiced by the youth to President Bola Tinubu. This followed a town hall meeting held on Wednesday where Abbas engaged directly with young protesters. The Speaker provided these details during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, which came in…
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The Jigawa State Government has announced a significant relaxation of curfew measures across the state, affecting eight local government areas. This decision marks a notable shift in the region’s approach to managing recent security challenges. According to a statement released on Saturday, signed by Honourable Sagir Musa Ahmed, the state Commissioner for Information, the curfew has been relaxed in Babura, Birnin Kudu, Dutse, Gumel, Hadejia, Kazaure, Kiyawa, and Roni. The revised curfew hours for these areas will now be from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., a reduction from the previously stricter timings. Additionally, the curfew in 19 other local government…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dutse Branch, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent vandalism and looting in Jigawa State, attributing these actions to hoodlums posing as protesters. The association has expressed deep concern over the destruction of both government infrastructure and private businesses that occurred during the unrest on August 1, 2024. In a statement released from Dutse, the NBA branch chairman, Mustapha Mohammed Kashim Esq., voiced shock and dismay at what he described as “the unpatriotic and riotous acts of some unscrupulous elements.” The statement detailed the extensive damage inflicted upon critical state and local government assets,…
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that a staggering 95 per cent of those involved in the violent protests in Maiduguri on Thursday were children under the age of 14. This statement was made during a broadcast where Zulum also announced the lifting of the 24-hour curfew previously imposed on the state. In his address, Governor Zulum expressed his concerns over the participation of very young children in the unrest, many of whom, he asserted, did not understand the reasons behind the protests. He highlighted the disturbing sight of a six-year-old child carrying a protest placard, suggesting that these…
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to address the nation in a significant broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, as hunger protests continue to escalate across Nigeria. The address, announced by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, is set to air at 7:00 am local time. The broadcast will be available on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). In a statement released on Saturday, Ngelale emphasised the importance of this address amidst ongoing national unrest, stating, “President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4,…
United States Vice President Kamala Harris has achieved a significant milestone by securing enough delegates to be formally nominated as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 election. The development marks a key moment in the party’s nomination process, with Harris set to lead the Democratic ticket. According to Fox News, a virtual roll call to officially endorse Harris as the Democratic nominee began on Thursday. This innovative approach reflects the party’s adaptation to contemporary practices, allowing for a streamlined and efficient nomination process. In a statement to her supporters, Harris expressed her gratitude and commitment, saying, “I am…
The Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over a purported plot to attack its Secretariat and campaign offices within the state. The PDP claims that this alleged scheme is orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilise the region and undermine the existing peace. The revelation, made by Sunday Bisi, Chairman of the Osun PDP, came following a security briefing on Thursday night. Bisi’s statement indicated that security agencies have been mobilised to prevent any potential arson or violence against the PDP’s properties. “We have reason to believe that there is an orchestrated plan…
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended 269 individuals in connection with looting and violence during the EndbadGovernance protest that took place on Thursday. The arrests reflect a concerted effort by law enforcement to restore order and address the disruption caused by the protests. According to a detailed update from the Kano State Police Command, the suspects were involved in various criminal activities, including looting and attacking properties, while masquerading as part of the nationwide demonstration. The police reported that the unrest led to the ransacking of a supermarket located in the Nasarawa Quarters of Kano. The Command’s Facebook post…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has detained 50 individuals in connection with recent violent protests that have disrupted public order and targeted police personnel. This action underscores the authorities’ commitment to restoring calm and maintaining law and order during the ongoing demonstrations. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Nasarawa State, confirmed the arrests during an interview on Thursday in Lafia, the state capital. Nansel detailed that the detainees were apprehended across various locations in the state: 25 individuals were taken into custody in Lafia, 16 in Karu, six in Keffi, and three in Mararaba-Udege, all within…
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has voiced his criticism of Nigeria’s newly instituted minimum wage, arguing that the previous wage of N30,000 was more valuable than the current N70,000 benchmark. This controversial stance comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval of the N70,000 minimum wage, following negotiations with joint labour unions. In a candid discussion on the ‘Mic On’ podcast, Okonkwo expressed his discontent with the wage increase, asserting that it does not accurately reflect the economic realities faced by Nigerians today. His comments shed light on the broader economic issues affecting the country, particularly…
The lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has expressed concerns over increasing hostility towards the Igbo community in Nigeria. This follows the emergence of the #IgboMustGo hashtag on social media, calling for the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwestern states. InfoStride News reported that these calls, spreading under the hashtag #IgboMustGo on X (formerly Twitter), demand that Igbo residents vacate Lagos State. An X handle, known for its anti-Igbo rhetoric, has been urging this action, exacerbating tensions. Commenting on the situation, former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji…
The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the abduction of Hon. Zacheous Dare Michael, Chairman of the Transition Committee of Kabba/Bunu Local Government in Kogi State. InfoStride News reported that Michael and members of his entourage were kidnapped on Friday evening by unknown gunmen along the Kabba-Okene expressway in Kogi State. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, confirmed the incident to media outlets on Saturday morning. He stated that the Commissioner of Police had deployed officers to rescue the kidnapped victims. “It was yesterday night I received the information that the Chairman, Transition Committee Kabba/Bunu Local…
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has condemned calls by some Yoruba extremists demanding the exit of Nigerians of Igbo extraction from the South-West. The organization assured all Nigerians living legitimately in “any part of Yoruba land” that they have no reason to fear for their safety or worry about being forced out of the area. This assurance was issued in a statement by the organization’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, in response to a post by an obscure social media account tagged ‘LagosPedia’. The post, which went viral on Thursday, warned Igbos living in Lagos and South-West…
The Lagos State Government has closely monitored today’s protests in various parts of the state and commended the peaceful conduct of Lagosians. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed his satisfaction, noting that this exemplifies the spirit of the state. “We have also noticed the slowdown of business in some parts of the state, perhaps due to fears that hooligans and architects of anarchy might impose their evil designs on us and disrupt our harmony. Thankfully, that did not happen. To a large extent, Lagosians have chosen to embrace peace and shun the path of destruction while expressing their views and exercising their…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of the 8th Senate, Gbenga Makanjuola, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation was formalized in a letter dated July 30, addressed to the ward chairman in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The letter, which was also copied to the local government chairman and the state chairman of the PDP, marks the end of Makanjuola’s long-standing association with the party. Makanjuola, a two-time member of the House of Representatives, is known for his close alliance with former Senate President Bukola Saraki. He also served as the PDP’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review its policies that are “suffocating lives in the country.” This appeal was made by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja during the first day of citizen-led hunger protests held across major cities in Nigeria. Ologunagba stated that the nationwide protests could have been avoided if the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government had shown humility and sensitivity, and had taken sincere steps to address the hardship caused by its poorly implemented policies. The PDP highlighted that it had previously offered advice on the state…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) of a leadership change within the party in Imo State. This announcement comes in preparation for the Imo State Local Council Polls scheduled for September 21 across the state’s 27 local councils. The leadership change follows a recent Supreme Court judgment that declared Edozie Njoku as the rightful National Chairman of APGA. The party aims to ensure smooth participation in the upcoming local government elections. At a press conference in Owerri, the state capital, the APGA National…
The Osun State Police Command has announced that armed robbery suspect Olabode Owoeye, also known as Bode Itaapa, has been charged in court. The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Umar Abba, revealed this in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Wednesday. According to the statement, 32-year-old Owoeye faces a five-count charge including conspiracy, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms, and murder. The case is being heard at the Federal High Court, Abuja, under charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/323/2024. “The Osun State Police Command is using this medium to update the members of the public, especially the good people of…
A 54-year-old woman, Olakunbi Adene, was brutally murdered by unknown assailants in her residence just four days after celebrating her birthday. The deceased, a popular caterer in the state, was discovered in a pool of her blood at her home on Oda Road, Akure, Ondo State. Adene, a mother of two, had recently celebrated her birthday, entertaining guests at her residence. According to a resident, Adene was full of life during her birthday celebration before she was tragically hacked to death. A neighbor, speaking anonymously, shared, “The deceased, who was a social media enthusiast, posted many of her pictures on…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, praised the youths and students across the state for maintaining peace and tranquility during the first day of the anti-hunger protest. Abiodun stated that the peaceful demonstration is a testament to their commitment to justice, unity, and the betterment of society. InfoStride News had reported that the protesters were restricted to four locations across the state: MKO Stadium, Abeokuta; Ansar-ud-Deen Comprehensive High School, Ota; Remo Divisional High School, Sagamu; and Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. At the venues of the protest, InfoStride News observed that security operatives were deployed to heavily guard the locations…