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…
As Helen Glover and Heather Stanning crossed the line to win gold at London 2012, an inspired young rower grabbed her dairy and scribbled aa short entry.“My name is Lola Anderson and I think it would be my biggest dream in life to go to the Olympics in rowing and if possible win a gold…
●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,…
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the genocidal threats against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation, which have been trending on social media with the hashtag #IgboMustGo. In a statement, Obi described the threats as “deeply disturbing” and warned that such rhetoric threatens Nigeria’s unity and is opposed to the Constitution. He…
Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has denied directing telecom companies in the country to tamper with networks as the nationwide protests began on Thursday. This comes after Nigerians using major telecom providers took to social media to voice their frustrations over unusually slow internet connection. The disruptions led to speculations that…
