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Hardship Should Be Tackled Through Ballot, Not Protest — Kwankwaso
A former governor of Kano State governor and the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called on Nigerians and the youths, to employ the power of the ballot box to resolve the current economic hardship in the country. The NNPP helmsman spoke on the background of a planned nationwide hunger and hardship protests...
CAN Kicks Against Planned Nationwide Protest
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has appealed to aggrieved Nigerians that rather than protest, they should consider alternative means of expressing their grievances. The Association also recommended that government should be given more time to address these pressing concerns. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He added that this period be used to...
“My Titan And Mentor” – Mayor Lucky Igbokwe Pays Tribute To Iwuanyanwu
Mayor Lucky Igbokwe popularly called Don Lulu, a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist, has issued a heartfelt tribute to the late president of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohaneze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday. In his tribute, Mayor Igbokwe expressed profound grief over the loss of Chief Iwuanyanwu, describing him as a "titan, mentor, and friend." He recalled...
4,200 Police Officers Deployed In FCT Ahead Of Nationwide Protest
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed 4,200 police officers ahead of the nationwide protest beginning on August 1. In a statement released on Friday, the command further revealed the deployment of explosive ordnance device experts at various strategic locations. Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh disclosed that the move is to guarantee public safety, protect protesters, and prevent the protests from...
North Central Youths Withdraws From Planned Nationwide Protest
Youths under the aegis of the Arewa Integrity Group in the North Central region withdraws from the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. The Federal Government held a series of meetings with several youth groups to shelve the protests and give President Bola Tinubu’s administration more time to execute people-oriented programmes. In a statement made available to journalists in Lafia,...
Police Killed Two, Arrest Others In Abuja
Police killed two suspected armed robbers, on Thursday night while trying to hijack a Prado Jeep at gunpoint in the Jahi area of Abuja, FCT. This was confirmed by FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, during a press briefing at the police command in Abuja on Friday. There, he also presented two arrested members of the robbery gang, according to Daily...
162Million Nigerians Visited Porn, Betting Sites In June – StatiSense
A recent report by StatiSense has revealed that Nigerian mobile users made over 162 million visits to porn and betting websites in June 2024. The platform’s latest data, which highlights the top ten websites visited by Nigerians on mobile devices last month, shows a significant portion of this traffic is directed towards adult content and gambling sites. According to a post...
Tinubu Meet With NSA, Monarchs Ahead Of Hunger Protest
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, held emergency meeting to ensure the planned hunger protests, slated for August 1 to 10, is averted. The meetings come after growing calls for the anti-hunger protests following widespread economic hardships in the country. The protests, which are being organised under the hashtag ‘EndBadGovernance,’ have gained significant traction on social media even as the organisers remain...
Nigeria Imports $2.25Billion Fuel From Malta
After Alhaji Aliko Dangote, previously alleged that some officials of the NNPCL have blending plants in Malta, fuel worth $2.25bn is being imported. According to information on Trade Map, Nigeria imported petroleum oils obtained from bituminous minerals worth $2.8bn in 2023, jumping by a 342 per cent increase from $47.5m in 2013. Nigeria imported fuel worth $59.98m in 2014; $117.01m in...
NSCDC Tightens Security Ahead Of Planned Protest In Anambra
The NSCDC, Anambra State command has made plans to prevent vandalism of public assets in the state ahead of the nationwide protest. The state Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Maku Olatunde, in a statement on Friday, said the command convened a strategic meeting of all Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Heads of Formations and Tactical Commanders at the State...
