Protests: Keffi imposes 12-hour curfew
In a bid to address escalating unrest linked to ongoing hunger protests, the Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State has announced a 12-hour curfew, effective from August 1, 2024. The curfew, set to run from 6:00 pm to 6:00…
Two transmission towers vandalised in Yenagoa- TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria says two transmission towers, T98 and T99, along the Ahoada/Yenagoa 132kV line in the Igbooghene community of Bayelsa, have been vandalised. TCN’s spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. It said the…
#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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BREAKING: Police detonate explosive device in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command anti-bomb squad has deactivated an improvised explosive device in the Ikeja area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to PUNCH Online on Wednesday. He said the device, which…
FULL LIST: The demands of protesters for August 1 nationwide protest
As momentum continues to gather ahead of the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, some organisers have insisted that they remained undaunted and would hit the streets on August 1. The aggrieved Nigerians have been mobilising and organising on social media platforms…
Senate repeals, re-enact 2024 Appropriation Act
The Senate reversed itself on Wednesday on the amendments it made to the 2024 Appropriation Act by repealing and reenacting the law. The repeal and reenactment now fully incorporated the N6.2trillion President Bola Tinubu requested the National Assembly to add…