August 4, 2024
EndBadGovernance protest continues Monday despite Tinubu’s address – Sowore
Rights activist Omoyele Sowore has declared that the EndBadGovernance protest will continue on Monday. Nigerians have been protesting against hardship and suffering in the country since last Thursday. The nationwide protest, tagged EndBadGovernance, is expected to last for 10 days. The first three days of the protest witnessed violence in some northern states, with security […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “These jets are in our sky and today you see them,” said Zelenskyy, standing in front of two of the fighter jets as two others flew overhead in […]
BBNAJIA S9: Tami becomes first evicted housemate
In a surprising turn of events during the first eviction night of Big Brother Naija Season 9, housemate Tami was the first to leave the house. The Sunday night eviction, marked an intense start to the season’s eliminations, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Dami, paired with Toyosi, was among the housemates nominated […]
National Protest: The Adeleke’s Response
By Mallam Olawale Rasheed As the national protest reaches a crescendo, Osun State is unique among the federating states because of the governance style and delivery of the Adeleke government. The governor has been essentially pro-people, pro-masses, and pro-prosperity. The five point agenda, which has workers’ welfare as the first item, is the springboard of […]
Tinubu’s Speech: Protest continues in Osun as organisers deliberate on next step
Protest organisers in Osun say they will meet to decide the next line of action, after President Bola Tinubu appealed to protesters to suspend their protest and come for dialogue. Mr Ajala Adetunji, the Osun Coordinator of Coalition of Concern Nigeria Citizens, the group spearheading the protest, said that the presidential appeal will be reviewed […]
Anthony Ammirati’s manhood prevents him from winning medal at Paris Olympics
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati’s quest for an Olympic medal at the Paris Games came to an unexpected halt due to a bizarre mishap involving his crotch. During his third attempt at clearing 5.70 meters in the qualification round, Ammirati’s manhood made contact with the bar, causing it to fall and ending his chances of […]
Ladoja accepts beaded crown, says I will become Olubadan
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that he will become the Olubadan of Ibadan, expressing gratitude for God’s mercy. Ladoja, the most senior of the High Chiefs and next in line to become Olubadan, stated this on Sunday while appearing on ‘Agbami Oselu,’ a radio programme on Fresh FM in […]
US Woman Found Starving, Chained To Tree In India
An American woman who was found chained to a tree “screaming” in a forest in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Lalita Kayi, 50, was discovered a week ago in the dense forests of Sindhudurg district after her cries for help were heard by shepherds. They alerted the police who sawed off the chain and […]
Protests: Yobe relaxes curfew for 5 hours
Following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, Yobe, Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns by five hours. Retired Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam, the Special Adviser to the governor on Security Matters, made this known in a statement in Damaturu. The […]
President Tinubu’s Speech on Nationwide Protest (Full Speech)
BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMEDFORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIAON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some […]