JOEL OLADELE, Abuja The National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Aare Hon Tolu Bankole, has urged all concerned parties to exercise restraint regarding the planned nationwide protest. He made the appeal in a statement he personally signed on Monday, noting that it is essential that...
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JOEL OLADELE, Abuja The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) States Chairmen, has appealed to Nigerians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu more time to implement his Renewed Hope Agenda policies and programs aimed at addressing the country’s economic challenges. Speaking at a press briefing held at the APC...
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed police top brass to protect intending participants of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024. This was contained in a letter by the IGP to the request of human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa. Adegboruwa,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A coalition of civil society groups in Borno State, united by a shared commitment to progress, unity, and patriotism, has publicly denounced the planned nationwide protest. After thorough consultations and careful consideration, the group has decided not to participate in the protest, citing...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Coalition of Youth Leaders of Plateau Communities has publicly distanced itself from the planned nationwide protests organized by unidentified youth groups, citing vague motives and the potential for civil unrest. Speaking during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos,...
The politics of monopoly and oligarchy are familiar phenomena in Nigeria and beyond. During General Abacha’s military rule in the 1990s, while working at the Federal Ministry of Finance, I witnessed first-hand the plight of a retired military officer who had become an entrepreneur. His product was threatened by...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – In a brazen affront on the existence of Sokoto Community Guard and the conventional security agencies in the state, some heartless group of bandits have whisked away Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa district , Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, his son and 6 others and are...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Usmanu Danfidiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has appointed Professor Muhammed Mahuta as acting Vice Chancellor and Mallam Abubakar Saddiq Usman as Registrar. The university’s spokesperson, Ismail Mohammed Yauri, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said the decision was reached at...
MTN subscribers in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Monday thronged the telco’s service centre in their thousands to address the barring of their phone lines. Many of them told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews that their phone lines were barred at the weekend allegedly because of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Member representing Jere Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr Satomi Ahmad FNSE, has appealed to National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS) and by extension their counterparts in the North East sub- region to shelve any plan of joining...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has called for the amendment of the Constitution and the Electoral Act to empower INEC to conduct all Local Governments polls. National Chairman IPAC, Yusuf Mamman Danttale who made the call on Monday in Abuja at the...
In view of the nationwide protest, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed Vice Chancellors to ensure the security and safety of staff and students in their domain. This is contained in a circular issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki,...
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said its members are not involved in trying to frustrate the proposed nationwide protest by barring subscriber lines or restricting internet access. The ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday night...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has extended warm felicitations to the Senate Leader, Dr Opeyemi Bamidele, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan in a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Israel Arogbonlo, described Dr Opeyemi as a dedicated and visionary...
The Nigeria Association of Northern Students (NANS) has congratulated Thinklab Group Limited and its leader, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, on their outstanding achievements at the recent African International Housing Show. Thinklab Group was recognized as the “African Company of the Year 2024” in Corporate Social Responsibility, while Dr....
The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has refuted claims that Rep. Philip Agbase, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has assumed the role of an advocate for the Dangote Refinery. The allegation was made in a statement by one Mr Ganzallo Gbenga, said to be the convener...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, is mobilising Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned Aug. 1 to 10 nationwide protests over hunger and hardship. Speaking during a ministerial engagement with FCT youths from Abuja South Federal Constituency, in Kwali Area Council...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – As part of his commitment to Rivers’ tourism industry, the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has moved to promote the choral assets of the state. This followed the partnership deals he recently sealed with the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA)...