July 2024
Governor Adeleke Conveys Dialogue with National Protest Organisers, Stakeholders
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has fixed Monday for a comprehensive dialogue with organizers of upcoming national protests alongside stakeholders from the security and civil societies. In a directive handed down on Sunday morning, contained in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the state Governor instructed his team members to reach out […]
I will join hardship protest if contacted – Utomi
A political economist and former presidential candidate, Prof Pat Utomi, shares his thoughts with DANIEL AYANTOYE about the recent allegations of sponsoring the planned August 1 protest, among other national issues The situation in the country has become worrisome. What is your take on the recent developments? It shows the lack of talent in the […]
PROTEST: ‘Three key demands’ of promoters revealed
Despite the faceless nature of the promoters of looming nationwide protest, sources in the security forces at the weekend suggested that there are at least three key demands. The sources, who spoke barely four days before the planned protest, said the promoters and sources of funding were known to security forces, quoting intelligence available to […]
Fuel Scarcity: At N850/ltr queues resurface in Lagos; motorists, commuters groan
Amid heavy gridlock, motorists and commuters in Lagos lamented over the sudden scarcity of fuel, popularly called petrol. This has resulted in transport fares increase by commercial bus drivers — danfos and koropes — within the city. Consequently, fuel queues have resurfaced with most filling stations shut, as motorists struggle with the skyrocketing fuel prices. […]
Four Days to Protest: Activists adamant, opposition grows, regional bodies disagree
Amid growing opposition to the nationwide protest planned to commence on Thursday, August 1 by some youths in the country aggrieved about the state of the economy, two notable activists came out at the weekend to say there is no going back on the action. The two activists – Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) and Mr […]
Nigeria cannot escape revolution, says Charly Boy
Veteran singer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has stated that Nigeria could not escape revolution. Oputa, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, said the revolution would put an end to the current hardship and injustice. The singer cautioned the Nigerian youths to be peaceful on the ‘End bad governance’ protest starting […]
Grandson kills septuagenarian over farm in Osun
A 78-year-old grandfather, Akanbi Adedoyin, has been allegedly killed by his grandson, Kusibe, who struck his head with a plank during a disagreement over a farm in the Ilare-Ijesha community, Osun State. It was gathered that residents in the area, who heard the old man crying for help, rushed to the scene and rescued him. […]
NEF chair warns against blackmailing Dangote refinery
The Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof Ango Abdullahi, has issued a stern warning against efforts to frustrate and undermine the Dangote refinery, stating that such actions would be detrimental to the country. The former vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, expressed his concerns in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday. These […]
Couple buy baby from Lagos traffickers, arrested during naming ceremony
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a two-month-old baby boy from a couple, Mr and Mrs James Uwam, during the naming ceremony of the child in the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Saturday, said the couple paid N2,350,000 to buy the baby from a suspected child […]
Hardship protest: We’re open to dialogue, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. The governor also emphasised that the state government is open to dialogue and peaceful resolution of issues, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Friday. Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the […]