By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The African Public Relations Association (APRA), has expressed unequivocal solidarity with the government and people of Nigeria as the protest embarked upon in response to the rising costs of living enters its third day. In a statement by its President, Arik Karani, the Association...
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Organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protests against economic hardship say the nationwide rallies which entered the second day on Friday will continue till President Bola Tinubu addresses their demands. Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation of Take It Back Movement, a non-governmental organisation, stated this on Channels Television’s The...
The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that the nationwide protests by some groups did not reach the north-western state because of Gov Dauda Lawal’s good governance. Its acting Chairman, Muktar Lugga, stated this on Friday in Gusau while reviewing the #EnfBadGovernance protests that...
In what seems like a back-and-forth game, the management of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has disconnected power supply to the Kaduna State Government House and other state government offices over unpaid bills amounting to N2.9 billion. This followed an earlier sealing up of Kaduna Electric headquarters by the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The House of Representatives Member representing Hawul and Askira- Uba Federal Constituency at the National Assembly from Borno State , Dr. Hon. Usman Midala Balami, has distributed 2,200 assorted bags of fertilizer to his constituents amidst nationwide protests as people defy the protest...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Resident communities in Sokoto state under the auspices of Progressive Nigeria Movement, Thursday staged a protest in support of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and governor Ahmed Aliyu, saying the #EndBadGovernance/hunger protest was sponsored by those that lost elections...
The equity market rebounded on Friday with N219 billion gain, closing the week’s trading sessions on a positive note in spite of the nationwide protests. The major drivers of the market’s positive performance included Zenith Bank, Access Corporation, Fidelity Bank, Transnational Corporation, United Capital, and Oando, among other...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Prof. Christopher Yilgwan, has commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his unwavering support in enhancing the health sector. Speaking with journalists and the management team as he marks his one year in office, Prof....
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has said 41 African countries are set for stronger economic growth in 2024. Edun, who doubles as the Chairperson of the African Caucus, said this on Friday at the 2024 African Caucus Meeting in Abuja....
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warmed that the military would step in to assist the police and other security agencies if the violent protests in some parts of the country goes out of control. Musa gave the warning while briefing newsmen on the...
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) a has exposed its cadets to modern technological warfare to contain emerging security threats in the country. Commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, disclosed this on Friday in Jos at the closing of Exercise Camp Highland for army cadets of the 71 Regular...
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 polls, Peter Obip, has called for the arrest and prosecution of promoters of genocidal threats against Igbos in Lagos. Social media has been awash with a hashtag, asking the Igbos to vacate Lagos and the other South-West...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Senator Ireti Kingibe, the lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has vehemently denied allegations that she is sponsoring the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja. A viral video had suggested that she was behind the protests, but Senator Kingibe...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Nigerian Armyp (NA) has denied allegations that its troops participated in looting during the protests in Kano on Thursday, August 1, 2024. In a statement released on Friday by the Army’s spokesman, Major Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said that a viral video circulating on...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has expressed concern over the increasing attacks on journalists covering the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. This is contained in a statement issued and signed on Friday by the President of IPI...
Alert 189 – South Africa seeks to salvage US relations ahead of impending review South Africa’s efforts to improve relations with the United States (US) appear to be making progress following the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington DC on 24 to 26 July. Trade, Industry,...