October 1, 2024
ASUU threatens strike over, issues 14-day ultimatum to FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has vowed to down tools after the expiration of the 14-day Ultimatum given to the Federal Government to meet their demands. Briefing Journalists, in Calabar, the Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Calabar Zone, Comrade Happiness Uduk who read a jointly signed release by all Chairpersons of the zone said that […]
64th Independence: Aiyedatiwa grants amnesty to 117 convicts
Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has granted amnesty to 117 convicts currently serving various prison terms in the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa’s gesture was a transformative decision aimed at reforming the lives of those affected. Adeniyan said the initiative […]
Osun youths join #October1protest, demand subsidy reversal
Youths on Tuesday stormed the streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital to voice their frustrations over the country’s economic challenges. The demonstrators who were seen carrying placards with different inscriptions called on President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the fuel subsidy. This, they said was to help ease the rising cost of living, particularly the […]
President Tinubu’s 64th Independence Day Speech (Full Text)
FULL TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024 Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with […]
#October1protest: Security agents take over Eagles Square in Abuja
Security personnel set up multiple roadblocks on roads leading to Eagle Square in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Tuesday. This caused difficulties for commuters and journalists attempting to access the area. Upon arriving at Eagle Square, our correspondent noticed a significant presence of security personnel both inside and outside the facility. This heavy deployment […]