The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, on Friday, imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide protest in the country. The governor, who announced the curfew in a state broadcast, described the development in the state as unfortunate. The governor, however, approved that the curfew be…
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Governor Dauda Lawal has paid over seven billion naira in owed gratuities to retired local government and Zamfara State workers. The Zamfara State Government established a committee on January 26, 2024, to verify unpaid gratuity for state workers who retired between 2015 and 2024 and local government pensioners between 2012 and 2019. In a statement…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the appointment of three New District Heads in Gwandu and Arugungu Emirates. This is contained in a statement signed by the Hon. Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari, which was made available to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on…
The hunger protest in Kaduna turned violent as protesters in their large numbers set ablaze the Headquarters of Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency. The protest, which was earlier peaceful, turned violent as the protesters in their hundreds marched back to Ahmedu Bello Way from Kaduna Government House through Sokoto Road. The protesters also looted…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has approved the 2022 and 2023 promotion of staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on grade levels 07 – 15. Wike also granted approval for the immediate review of the conditions of service and operations manual for the FCDA. It was gathered that a total number…
The nationwide hardship protest in Kano has escalated into violence, with hoodlums taking advantage of the situation to loot shops and offices. What began as a demonstration against economic difficulties quickly devolved into chaos as mobs attacked businesses across the city. The looters were seen ransacking properties, removing valuables such as chairs, computers, and other…
…. Commends them for not being violence Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has again called on those protesting against the President Bola Tinubu administration to come for dialogue, saying government is ready to listen to them and also walk them through some governance issues that they may not have been privy to….
The protest against hardship and hunger, which began on Thursday, August 1, took a violent turn when some individuals hijacked the demonstration, clashing with the Nigerian Army. Eyewitnesses reported that the protesters, who had gathered at the popular Nyanya bridge, were initially peaceful, expressing their concerns about the economic situation in the country. However, the…
