Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his displeasure over violence that erupted during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Azare, the headquarters of Katagum local government area of the state. Mohammed stated this while addressing newsmen shortly after an emergency security council meeting held at the...
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The Labour Party (LP) has urged Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stop interfering in its affairs as directed by the Registrar of Trade Unions in Nigeria, Mr Falonipe Amos. LP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News...
“It is beyond ironic that rights of protest secured with the heroic sacrifices of Nigerians under colonial bondage are now endangered over six decades after Independence at the hands of a government that trumpets its electoral legitimacy supposedly through the votes of the same Nigerians whose rights to protest...
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups and individuals. For instance,...
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Borno State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of nine protesters for allegedly displaying Russian flags in Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Yusuf Lawal, made this known this on Tuesday while providing a situation report to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Fr Hyacinth Alia, has sacked the Chairman, Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Dr. John Chen, over alleged incompetence and lack of integrity. Governor Alia, on Friday, approved the immediate removal of Dr Chen, following the recommendation of the Benue...
A Kano State Mobile Court in Kano State on Tuesday ordered the remand of 632 protesters for alleged vandalism of public and government properties during the #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest. The defendants are charged with criminal conspiracy, theft, unlawful assembly, inciting disturbance, trespass and mischief by fire. The court...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja- The Kogi State Ministry of Health is currently conducting an investigation into a suspected food poisoning outbreak in the Adavi Local Government Area (LGA) that tragically resulted in six deaths. A statement by the Information officer Ministry of Health, Dorothy Onoja, said the unfortunate...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has formally launched its Youth Internship Scheme for 10,000 young people of the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the roll out ceremony in Port Harcourt on Monday, the Chairman, Governing Board of the Commision, Mr. Chiedu Ebie,...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. This move aims to provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS) and data services to...
The national grid has collapsed for the fifth time in the year, plunging many places into darkness. Although the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is yet to comment on the matter, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the grid collapsed around 2:55 pm on Monday. “We understand...
The ongoing nationwide protest, on Monday, spread to the Eleme/Onne section of the East/West Road of Rivers as a large crowd of protesters stormed the popular section connecting the Port Harcourt refineries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Akpajo axis of the East-West Road,...
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement in the usage of the European nation’s flag by some persons during the #EndBadGovernance protest. Protesters in some northern states were spotted waving the Russian flag, raising concerns among authorities. But the country’s embassy in a Monday statement said...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has debunked the rumour that its Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) was hijacked by protesters in the state. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, made the denial in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The...
Nigeria’s Wrestler Blessing Oborududu has booked a place in the semi-finals of the women’s wrestling (68kg) event in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics.. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oborududu defeated her Canadian opponent, Linda Morais 8-2 in their quarterfinal match on Monday to secure her...
The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it has detained 39 suspected hoodlums, including the tailor producing Russian flags during the ‘end bad governance’ protests in the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government has reiterated its commitment to address the influx of unaccompanied children into the state. The commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, stated this following a State Security Council meeting on Monday. Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has attributed blackout in parts of its franchise area to system failure. AEDC management said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. It said: ”We understand that some of our customers are still without power due to...
The Nigerian equity market started the week on a negative note, losing N93 billion due to sell-offs in MTN Nigeria, Transnational Corporation (Transcorp), and other declining stocks. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N55.497 trillion, shed N93 billion or 0.17 per cent to close at N55.404...