The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that no protesters are currently in custody following the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated that all individuals arrested on Thursday were released the same day upon the order of Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade. Protest leader Inibehe Effiong initially reported that […]
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Senator Ireti Kingibe Denies Sponsoring Protests In Abuja
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing FCT in the National Assembly, denied sponsoring the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja. A viral video alleged her involvement, which she condemned as “misinformation.” Kingibe clarified that the video, taken over six weeks ago during a Labour Party meeting with the NLC protesting outside, is being […]
South-east n’assembly caucus: Ethnic profiling of Igbos must stop
The South East Caucus of the National Assembly has condemned the ethnic profiling of Igbos amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. Leaders Eyinaya Abaribe and Igariwey Enwo criticized the targeting of Igbos despite their decision to abstain from the protests, as advised by their leaders. The protests have turned violent in […]
Kaduna Disco Protests Sealing Of Office, Cuts Power Supply To Government House
Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna Electric) disconnected power to the Kaduna State Government House and other state offices over unpaid bills totaling N2.9 billion. This action followed the Kaduna Internal Revenue Service sealing Kaduna Electric’s headquarters due to unpaid taxes exceeding N600 million. Jerry Adams, the Executive Chairman of the […]
Coca-Cola Says Will Appeal US Tax Court Penalty Worth $6 Bn
Coca-Cola said Friday it plans to pay a tax penalty worth $6 billion while it pursues an appeal that it expects to win in a long-running dispute with the Internal Revenue Service. “The company believes it will prevail on appeal,” Coca-Cola said of a US tax court ruling dated July […]
On Foreign News, 11 Killed In Chinatown Fire
On Foreign News A fire in Manila’s Chinatown early Friday morning killed 11 people. Flames engulfed a five-story mixed-use building in the Binondo district, with witnesses reporting loud screams and visible flames from the upper floors. Over 30 fire trucks responded, bringing the blaze under control after two hours. Rescue […]
Morocco thump USA 4-0 to enter men’s football semis Morocco thump USA 4-0 to enter men’s football semis at Paris Olympics 2024 2024
On Sports News Morocco advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic men’s football tournament by defeating the USA 4-0. Captain Achraf Hakimi was among the scorers, along with Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, and Mehdi Maouhoub. Rahimi opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by goals from Akhomach and Hakimi, with […]
Normalcy returns as residents shun protest, resume business activities in Anambra.
Normalcy returned to Anambra State as businesses reopened on Friday following a one-day shutdown during the #EndBadGovernance protest. On Thursday, shops were closed and streets were deserted, but by Friday, commercial activities resumed. The state’s Police Commissioner, CP Nnaghe Itam, praised residents for avoiding the protest and maintaining peace. A […]
Nationwide Protest: CP Itam Commends Conduct Of Ndi Anambra In Promoting National Peace, Assures Command’s Commitment To Public Security, Safety
Nationwide Protest: CP Itam Commends Conduct Of Ndi Anambra In Promoting National Peace, Assures Command’s Commitment To Public Security, Safety Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has commended Ndi Anambra, particularly the youth, for their exemplary conduct in promoting national peace. The Police Commissioner who made his […]
Wike visits Tinubu amid nationwide protests
As protests kicked off nationwide, on Thursday, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was spotted at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday afternoon. At minutes past 04:00 pm local time, our correspondent spotted the former Rivers State Governor alighting from a black Toyota Prado Sports Utility Vehicle and […]