Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed shock over the involvement of children in recent protests in the state, saying over 95% of the protesters were under 14. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Social Media, Abdulrahman Bundi, and obtained by Nigerian Tribune in Maiduguri, Zulum lamented that…
The labour union has strongly condemned the excessive use of force by security personnel, particularly the police, against peaceful protesters during the EndHunger protest across the country. Reports indicate that over 40 people have been killed in two days, with many more injured, the Nigerian Labour Congress president, Joe Ajaero did in a statement on…
Tinubu’s efforts will lead, additional budgetary expenditure, Group condemnss planned protest, Hardship: Reassess your economic advisers, revolt looms, CNG tells Tinubu 120 members of the National Assembly have backed President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in the oil and gas sector. The lawmakers in the House of Representatives are encouraging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL)…
Nigerian telecom providers have attributed the country’s recent internet disruptions to cable cuts by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protests. This explanation comes after accusations from various organisations that some network providers deliberately interfered with the network to restrict coverage of the demonstrations. Speaking on behalf of telecom operators in Nigeria, Gbolahan Awonuga, the executive secretary…
Public policy think tank, Nextier, has asked the Federal Government to liaise with neighbouring countries and regional bodies to boost joint border surveillance. The body stated this in a development report titled ‘Nigeria’s Northeast Belt of Insurgency and the Challenge of Refugees’ released by its researchers on Saturday while reacting to the death of 109…
The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not addressing the nation amid the nationwide EndBadGovernance protests. Amid severe economic hardships, many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities. In response, youths began protests on Thursday, continuing into Friday, across Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, and other regions, demanding an end to hunger…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Chairman of the People Democratic Party in the state, Hon. Sunday Bisi on the occasion of his birthday. While describing the ruling party leader as a true democrat, Governor Adeleke in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted that the history of Osun…
●Warns Against Denigration of the State Governor The Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted security agencies of an insider plot by the opposition to set its Secretariat and campaign offices on fire in a bid to sabotage existing peace in Osun State. The party in a statement said it uncovered the…
. . Following distress calls on the activities of some hoodlums who took advantage of the ongoing protests which began on Thursday 1st August, 2024, to block the Lugbe end of the Shehu Musa Yaradua Expressway at about 10pm, embarked on a massive robbery and assault of innocent citizens, which led to an exchange of…
…seeks cooperation to combat illicit financial flows President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that his administration is currently undertaking bold economic policies to propel Nigeria’s economy out of the downturns occasioned by multiple shocks in the global economy. Speaking on Friday when he declared open the 2024 African Caucus Meeting held at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja,…
