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…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
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…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the reported attacks on journalists and other media professionals covering the nationwide protests on Thursday. The protests were aimed at demanding an end to hardship-inducing economic policies. In a statement issued in Jalingo, IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, highlighted that the Safety Alert Situation Room revealed numerous journalists faced various forms of assault, harassment, and denial of access while covering the protests. “Several journalists were injured, arrested, or had their working tools destroyed,” the statement read. According to IPC’s Safety of Journalists Alert Desk, the incidents included the harassment of a Lagos…
The national protest against hunger and hardship, which saw participation in several states across the nation today, did not witness involvement in Abia State, as most residents opted to stay at home while a few went about their usual activities. Despite initial concerns that protests might erupt in Umuahia and Aba or be hijacked, both cities remained calm with residents refraining from gathering to stage demonstrations. In Aba, most residents stayed indoors or locked their shops, avoiding street protests. Only a scant movement of people and vehicles was observed. In Umuahia, the state capital, the city remained peaceful. Residents who…
At least three people were killed on Tuesday in the Bolari area of Gombe State during clashes involving hoodlums known as Kalare boys. The incident was confirmed during a press briefing on Wednesday by Muhammad Bello, Commandant of the Gombe State sector of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Bello clarified that the killings were unrelated to the forthcoming protest, attributing the violence to internal disputes among the Kalare boys. “I want to correct an impression about an incident that happened yesterday (Tuesday). It’s not related to the mass protest but the usual thing with the Kalare people…
An unemployed man, Cletus Gandu, 40, confessed on Wednesday that he stole two tubers of yam because he was hungry. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) charged Gandu with criminal trespass and theft. Gandu told the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, “Hunger pushed me to steal yam on two occasions. I beg for leniency.” Presiding Judge Michael Bawa reserved sentencing until August 6 following the defendant’s guilty plea. Bawa ordered that Gandu be remanded until the sentencing date. Earlier, NSCDC Prosecutor Marcus Audu informed the court that the complainant, Alice Daniel, reported the matter at the corps’…
The popular Mararaba junction in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, descended into chaos on Thursday as angry protesters and hoodlums blocked the road and set tyres on fire. The protesters, wielding placards and leaves, hindered motorists from accessing the road, creating significant disruptions. Fully armed officers and men of the Nigeria Police were seen attempting to control the situation as residents fled in various directions. All plazas, shops, motor parks along the roads, and the popular Mararaba market remained closed in response to the unrest. The protest organizers are calling for several demands, including the reversal of the fuel…
The #EndBadGovernance protest has significantly impacted Delta State, especially in Asaba, the state capital, where the city was effectively locked down. Shops, businesses, markets, and offices remained closed, while streets were deserted as banks and other financial institutions shut their doors. Protesters gathered at the popular Interbau Roundabout before proceeding through Nnebisi Road to the main market, Ogbeogonogo. Initially, police and soldiers attempted to restrict their movement, but the protesters maneuvered through, moving in a file towards their destination. Despite no official announcements from banks regarding closures, employees were advised to stay home as financial institutions monitored the situation. A…
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have declared that it is dangerous to protest in the state during this period, urging youths to refrain from participating in the planned protest scheduled for August 1. Addressing the youths at an event in Ibadan, the state capital, APC leaders including Kolawole Raji, and former House of Representatives members Muraina Ajibola, Dapo Lam, Sunday Adepoju, and Segun Odebunmi, emphasized the potential risks involved. Raji, speaking on behalf of his colleagues, highlighted the dangers of the planned protest and appealed to the youths not to join it. He underscored President…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has called on leaders of youth groups, organized labour, and the people of the state to avoid participating in the planned protest against bad governance scheduled for August 1. Speaking at IBB Square in Makurdi, the state capital, Governor Alia acknowledged the constitutional right to stage peaceful protests to press home demands but warned that mischief makers might exploit the situation to cause chaos. “Social protests can be devastating as they can lead to economic setbacks and loss of lives,” Alia said, referencing the #EndSARS protests and a recent protest in Ukum. The governor,…
The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday issued an order restricting the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to four specific locations within the state and limiting the protest activities to between 8 am and 5 pm. Justice O. Ogunfowora granted the application moved by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN). The order mandates that all protests under the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria slogan, or any other related slogan, from August 1, 2024, to August 10, 2024, must adhere to these time and place restrictions. Protests are permitted only at the following locations: – MKO Stadium, Abeokuta – Ansar-ud-Deen Comprehensive High School, Ota…
Aisha Yesufu, a prominent rights activist and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group, has called for the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a post on X, Yesufu urged senators to impeach Akpabio, assuring them that they would not face any resistance. “Dear Senators. It is time to impeach Godswill Akpabio. It is still one of you that will replace him as Senate President,” Yesufu wrote. “You will not encounter any resistance. Propaganda cannot work on people that are hungry. The growling of their stomach will drown out the noise and they won’t be able to hear the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established an Immigration Fraud Section in several of its commands nationwide, according to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Wednesday. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede disclosed this development on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led by its Director General, Superintendent Rabhi Abdallah, at the EFCC corporate headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede explained that the new section was created to combat immigration fraud and mitigate the reputational damage it causes the country. “Apart from what we have done in the foreign exchange market, two weeks ago,…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has restricted participants in the August 1 hunger protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola Stadium, also known as the National Stadium. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a ruling on an ex-parte application brought before him by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In the ex-parte application argued by Chief Ogwu James Onoja, the FCT Minister sought an interim injunction to restrain the five leaders of the protesting groups from gathering or parading along any roadway, streets, offices, and public premises within…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotions of Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) staff on Grade Levels 07 – 15 for the years 2022 and 2023. A total of 1,018 senior and junior staff were successfully promoted following the conclusion of the exercise in April 2024. The minister has also granted approval for an immediate review of the Conditions of Service and Operations Manual for the FCDA. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, who stated that the approval was conveyed by the Chairman of the FCT…