The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has strongly condemned the fines imposed on Channels TV, AIT and Arise TV by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). TheInfoStride had earlier reported that the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, on Monday said they aired online photos and videos of the End SARS protests. Acting NBC Director-General, Armstrong Idachaba, at a press conference in Abuja accused the outfits of “unprofessional coverage” of the protests. Reacting, PDP in a statement released via its official Twitter account on Monday said the NBC should rescind this rushed clampdown and handle its regulatory role more professionally. “The PDP has condemned…
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The President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has announced that the National Assembly (NASS) would ensure justice for victims of alleged abuses by the personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Lawan announced this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. He stated that the NASS would also ensure that the government fulfils the commitment it has made to the youths agitating for police reform and good governance. “I want to re-assure our youths that the NASS will collaborate with the Executives to ensure justice for victims of misconduct and rights abuses by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
The Nigerian Governors have denied hoarding COVID-19 palliatives. They made the denial in reaction to the looting of several warehouses nationwide. Soon after the End SARS peaceful protests were hijacked, thousands of people in different states burgled storage facilities that housed tonnes of foodstuff. Most of the items were donated by the Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID). The body comprises business moguls and companies. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, they contributed funds and used the same to procure palliatives to assist the federal and state government. On Monday, the governors insisted that the items were not hidden as widely…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reacted to the shooting of Nigerian youths at Lekki Tollgate. It was alleged that some men in army uniform shot innocent youths protesting against police brutality, extra judicial killings, maltreatment and of course an end to the Special Anti Robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS. Many were reportedly killed and since then Nigerians have condemned the act, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to take action. Breaking silence on Saturday, Tinubu after meeting with the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu told journalists his purpose of visiting the…
The Osun State Governor, Governor Gboyega Oyetola, has given an ultimatum to those who looted government and private property. He warned them to return all items taken within 72 hours. Governor Oyetola announced that failure to strictly follow this directive will lead to the prosecution of anyone arrested for the act. He spoke with newsmen on Sunday during an assessment tour of some of the locations attacked. The governor told the culprits to surrender all stolen items to the security agencies, traditional rulers, local government chairmen and community leaders close to them. He noted that defaulters would be tracked and…
An Igbo group, Igbo National Stakeholders Assembly (INSA), has disclosed that only restructuring of Nigeria would address the myriads of challenges bedeviling the country. The group called for reduction of high cost of governance and advocated that salaries of the President, Governors, National Assembly members and all elected and appointed political office holders should take the shape of Nigerian civil service. The socio-political organization stated the President, vice president, governors and deputy governors should be placed on level Seventeen (17) salary scale of Nigerian civil service, while the National Assembly members should be placed on level fifteen (15). The Igbo…
The Kwara State Governor, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has announced a N500m fund to support businesses affected during last Friday’s looting spree in Ilorin, the state capital. He stated that the fund was part of government’s efforts to bring them back on their feet following the mindless incident. Governor Abdulrazaq condemned again the ” mindless looting” of people’s businesses in the state capital on Friday, insisting that there can be no justification for such criminal behaviour. TheInfoStride recalls that Friday’s looting affected both public and private facilities in Ilorin where food stuffs and valuable items were carted away by hoodlums under…
The Taraba State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew on Jalingo, the State capital, following the invasion of government warehouses by hoodlums on Saturday. The Deputy Governor of the State, Alhaji Haruna Manu, announced the order in a state wide broadcast in Jalingo on Saturday night. Manu expressed his worry that some hoodlums invaded government warehouses containing palliatives and carted away items meant for distribution to members of the public. “Some hoodlums and vandals forced their way into government warehouses and looted items meant for distribution as palliatives. “The government has therefore imposed a curfew on Jalingo from 11 p.m.…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has promised youths in the state of 60 percent representation in his new cabinet as part of his administration’s efforts to redress their grievances. Governor Obaseki gave the assurance on Thursday, when he held an interactive meeting with youth groups at the Government House, Benin. He described the Edo protest as politically motivated, following its hijack by agents allegedly determined to cause political instability in the state. Governor Obaseki stated: “I am worried about the level of criminality. “Part of the fight we had in our first term was the issue of maintaining law…
The Governor of Enugu State, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has adjusted the 24-hour curfew announced in some parts of the state. Recall that the Governor had declared curfew in Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas of the state. But a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Mr Chidi Aroh, on Saturday stated that the adjustment followed the hardship occasioned by the 24-hour curfew. “In its place, a 13-hour curfew from 6 pm to 7 am daily, is imposed in Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu South Local Government Areas, with effect from 6 pm on…