Benue Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has extended his appreciation to the people of the state for heeding his words not to join the nationwide protest. According to the statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday, Governor Alia praised […]
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Anambra residents shun nationwide protest.
The ongoing protest to end bad governance in Nigeria has not resulted in any marching processions in Anambra State. Our correspondent, who monitored the situation across the three major cities in the state—Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi—gathered that residents are observing the exercise from home. Banks, petrol stations, and shopping complexes […]
Protest in Nigeria: Anambra just like Monday sit- at-home
Anambra State today, resembled a typical Monday sit-at-home organized by Biafra agitators as major cities where largely deserted, with most businesses, including banks, filling stations, government offices, and markets closed. Police presence were noticeable at key locations, but their activity were minimal, as they mostly engage in conversation among themselves. […]
Millions of naira down the drain, minister laments Kano NCC park looting
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has lamented the destruction of a technology hub in Kano, just days before its scheduled launch. The Digital Innovation Park, designed to support Nigeria’s technical talent accelerator program (3MTT), was reportedly set ablaze and looted during the protests today. […]
4 killed at Kime filling station in Maiduguri over protest against hardship
As the protests go berserk in Maiduguri, four persons suspected to be workers have died at the Kime filling station around the Bolori junction of the metropolis. According to Sources, the victims are still in the pool of their blood at press time, even as the video has gone viral […]
Tension Mounts Across Nigeria Following Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest Billed To Commence August One, Security Agencies Take Over Major Cities, Venues
Tension Mounts Across Nigeria Following Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest Billed To Commence August One, Security Agencies Take Over Major Cities, Venues Tension mounts across Nigeria Following Planned Nationwide Hunger Protest billed to commence today, August One, Reports have it that soldiers, policemen and other security personnel have occupied major cities […]
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Three Unicross Students Die In Road Traffic Crash
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Three Unicross Students Die In Road Traffic Crash Three students of the University of Cross River State have died in an auto crash while travelling to their homes, following two-week closure of the institution to keep students away from taking part in the Nationwide hunger protest billed […]
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Catholic Bishops Calls For Peaceful Protests
Nationwide Hardship Protest: Catholic Bishops Calls For Peaceful Protests Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province comprising Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara, and Oyo states have advised on Nigerians who are embarking on protests to be peaceful and orderly. The Bishops gave the advice in a communiqué issued at the end of their […]
Man Allegedly Kills, Buries Father In Shallow Grave In Niger
Man Allegedly Kills, Buries Father In Shallow Grave In Niger A 29-year-old man, Muzamilu Abubakar, has allegedly killed his 60-year-old father, Malam Abubakar Adawa Tsonga, and buried him in a shallow grave. The incident took place in Chanchaga LGA of Niger State. It was gathered that the victim and the […]
New Minimum Wage: I can’t pay 70k – Gombe Governor tells workers
New Minimum Wage: I can’t pay 70k – Gombe Governor tells workers Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has complained that his government cannot pay the N70,000 new national minimum wage. Mr Yahaya, who is the said this on Tuesday, during a meeting with labour leaders, civil society organisations, and […]