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…
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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…
Unknown gunmen launched fresh attacks in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Wednesday, causing widespread panic in and around the city. Reports indicate that the gunmen targeted multiple locations, including the popular Ikenegbu area, Wethedral Road, Okigwe Road, the Amawusa area on Douglas Road, and Toronto Street extending to MCC Road Junction. This follows an earlier attack on Monday, where gunmen killed four policemen on duty at Orji Road and stole their rifles. Residents were thrown into chaos by sporadic gunshots in different parts of the town, leading many to flee for safety. A fish seller at Relief Market,…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Federal Government for allegedly funding counter protests to oppose planned peaceful demonstrations by aggrieved Nigerians against bad governance. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Uzodinma, HURIWA described the government’s actions as a “clear show of shame.” “It is a clear show of shame that the same government that opposes the protests by persons opposed to bad governance has now begun funding protests against the end bad governance protests,” Uzodinma said. “This doesn’t make any logical sense at all.” HURIWA asserted that the Federal Government’s actions…
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has denied reports that he has left the Labour Party. Okonkwo affirmed his continued membership during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday. “First of all, let me say I am embarrassed by your comment. I am just hearing it from your media station that I dumped the Labour Party,” Okonkwo said. “I put up the statement that I made so that I wouldn’t be misconstrued. So, where did you get that from? It’s not certainly from the statement that I made. I am still a full-fledged member of the…
Alphonsus Eba, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, announced on Wednesday that the party has secured a police permit to march in all 196 political wards of the state in opposition to the nationwide protest. Eba disclosed this during an interaction with journalists at the APC Secretariat in Calabar. He stated that he would lead APC members through designated routes in Calabar for a 14-day period. “Other party officials and registered members will engage in similar marches in their respective local governments and wards starting from August 1st,” Eba said. He emphasized that the march…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has provided an update on recent arrests and the recovery of weapons in its ongoing campaign against crime in the state. This was disclosed during a press briefing on Tuesday by the Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Umar Nadada. CP Nadada highlighted the dedication and effectiveness of the law enforcement officers in the region, detailing numerous arrests and recoveries: July 5, 2024: Based on credible intelligence, police operatives arrested Julius Oseweya, 30, in Keana and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 15 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. Subsequent Investigations: Led to the arrest of Adamu…
A suspected kidnapper has been killed following a gun duel with the Delta State Commissioner of Police Special Team in Oviri-Ogor Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area. The suspect succumbed to gunshot injuries in a hospital after the confrontation with the police team, which was led by ASP Julius Robinson. Other members of the kidnapping gang, who also sustained gunshot injuries, managed to flee the crime scene, InfoStride News reports. The police recovered two pump-action guns and sixteen rounds of live cartridges from the scene. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in a statement…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the EFCC’s official X handle on Tuesday. According to the commission, the suspects were apprehended on Monday in the Wuye area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following credible intelligence on their suspected fraudulent activities. The statement read: “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate, have arrested nine suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on Monday, 29 July 2024, at the Wuye axis of Abuja following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has called on Nigerians to ensure that bandits, criminals, and insurgents do not hijack the planned August 1 hardship protest. Akume made this appeal on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja, just hours before the protest. Akume assured the public that the ongoing economic hardships will abate as the government’s reforms begin to yield positive results. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu, as a democrat, recognizes the right of every citizen to peaceful protest but urged vigilance. “The ongoing economic hardships will abate very soon and we shall…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on the youths of the state to refrain from participating in the planned nationwide hunger protest scheduled for August 1. The governor made this appeal on Wednesday during the Stakeholders Youth Engagement Summit held at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Abakiliki. Governor Nwifuru emphasized his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for the youth to thrive. He highlighted the government’s focus on youth development through education, skills acquisition, and entrepreneurship opportunities. “I am aware of the planned protest against hunger and bad governance scheduled to take place across the country, including Ebonyi…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 25kg bags of rice to 2,400 households in Bauchi State. This gesture was announced in a video shared by AIT on its X handle on Tuesday. The wife of Bauchi State Governor, Aisha Bala Muhammed, confirmed the First Lady’s donation, stating that each household also received N10,000 from her office. “Today, we are witnessing another milestone of food distribution to 2,400 people by the Renewed Hope Initiative, the foundation of the First Lady of Nigeria. Each beneficiary will receive a 25kg bag of rice and the sum of N10,000 from my…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has called on Nigerian youths to engage the government in constructive conversation rather than protests, emphasizing that the challenges facing Nigeria also affect other countries. Speaker Oludaisi Elemide made this appeal on Tuesday while addressing a motion on the planned protest, raised by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, under “matters of urgent public importance” during the plenary session. Elemide urged the youth to avoid actions detrimental to the peace and tranquillity in the state and the nation. He acknowledged that while it is the right of the youth to conduct peaceful protests, such actions…
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday rejected a new office allocated to him by the Senate Service Committee, citing that it does not reflect his seniority and standing as a high-ranking senator. The lawmaker’s decision was communicated in a letter signed by his Chief Confidential Secretary, Yati Shuaibu Gawu. The letter reads: “I am directed to inform you that Distinguished Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has rejected the allocation of office number 3.10 by the Committee. “This is because offices are traditionally allocated on a seniority basis. Sen Ndume is the most Senior Senator after Sen Ahmad Lawan and will…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has expressed its readiness for the upcoming local government elections. However, the party has declared that it will not support any illegal actions that could be used as a booby trap to nullify the election results if they do not favor the current government. In a statement signed by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party voiced its support for the recent court order restraining the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) from proceeding with the local government elections slated for September 21, 2024, pending the determination of the…