August 2024
#EndHunger: Police detain 50 suspected ‘miscreants’ in Katsina
The police command in Katsina has detained 50 suspected miscreants during the nationwide #EndHunger protests over economic hardship in Nigeria. The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday. He, however, said that no loss of life was recorded during the protests in Katsina. He said, “The state is now relatively calm […]
Kwara partners institute on women development
The Kwara State Government and the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Ilorin, have agreed to collaborate on the development, research and promotion of women economic empowerment in the state. Speaking during an advocacy visit to the state, the Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi Oluwakemi with the Director General of MINILS, Comrade […]
WhatsApp exit threat an attempt to sway public opinion, says FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has described Meta’s threat to exit the country in response to the $220m fine as a move to influence public opinion and coerce the commission into reevaluating its decision. It affirmed that the ruling to fine Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, followed […]
Anxiety as Edo residents loot truckload of rice
Anxiety was in the air when residents of Urora in Benin, Edo State, on Thursday, looted a truckload of rice parked in the vicinity on the opening day of the protest against bad governance and hunger, which took place across the nation. In a 40-second viral video, watched by our correspondent, residents were seen running […]
BREAKING: Protesters Break Lose In Asokoro, Defy Gunshots, Teargas
A large number of protesters are currently marching on a major road in Kugbo, Asokoro in Abuja Municipal Council Area (AMAC). The protesters who are in hundreds have refused to retreat despite gunshots and teargas fired by security operatives. A Federal High Court in Abuja had restricted protesters to Moshood Abiola Stadium. But while some […]
Governor Adeleke Pays Almost Two Billion Naira 2022 Deduction and Another Half Salary Debt
In compliance with his administration’s agenda for peoples’ welfare, Governor Ademola Adeleke has paid the October 2022 cooperative deduction inherited from the Gboyega Oyetola’s administration. Additionally, the State Governor has paid another half salary debt, totaling seven months half salaries debt paid by the current government. Governor Adeleke inherited billions of naira in pension, cooperative […]
Governor Adeleke Calls for Peace, Tasks Military on National Stability
Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for peace and unity in Nigeria even as he tasked the military and other security services to redouble their efforts in sustaining national stability. Senator Adeleke made this call when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of The Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna […]
Governor Adeleke Inaugurates Osun Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee
• Says Osun is committed to Responsible Mining Governor Ademola Adeleke has reiterated the resolve of his administration to ensure sustainable and secure mining practices in the state. Senator Adeleke gave this assurance while inaugurating the state Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee headed by Professor Lukman Jimoda in Osogbo. Addressing the 9-member Committee, Senator […]
Protesters march towards Kano Government House
Hundreds of young protesters have shut down the ancient city of Kano, in protest, carrying placards with different inscriptions. The protesters commenced their actions from within the city, in places like Gama, Tudun Wada, Tudun Murtala, and other similar neighbourhoods. They came out en masse with their bodies painted in different colours. In other areas, […]
Protests commence in Osun amid tight security
As the 10-day nationwide protest commences today, protesters have started to converge at the Freedom Park in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. There was a visible presence of security personnel from the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Army at strategic locations within the state capital. The locations manned by the security agencies include Olaiya Junction, […]