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Safiu Kehinde Hoodlums have reportedly launched attack on #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Lagos. As seen in a viral video, the visibly armed hoodlums dispersed the protesters at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota. Similar case was reported at Alausa Secretariat where security operatives allegedly partnered with the hoodlums in dispersing the protesters. More details later…
By Halimah Olamide Amidst worsening nationwide protests, President Bola Tinubu on Monday suspended the weekly Federal Executive Council Meeting to hold an emergency security meeting. This was just as protesters reconvened with new energy on Monday insisting that nationwide protests against hunger and alleged bad governance must continue. In Lagos, protesters resumed agitation at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park saying they would not quit until their demands are met. Not even the arrival of the Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade at the scene was enough to stop the protesters. In Kaduna, protesters took over the Kawo area chanting anti-government solidarity…
Safiu Kehinde In the wake of the latest trend of protesters displaying Russian flags, the Nigerian Police Force has arrested a middle-aged man in connection to the production of the flag. As seen in a post on Instablog, the culprit was arrested in Kano and paraded with his sewing machine and fabrics used in the production of the flags. The display of the Russian flag by protesters, have raised concern among netizens across the nation.
Safiu Kehinde Amid reports of extrajudicial killings of protesters by security operatives, the #EndBadGovernance agitators took a daring step on Monday as they confronted soldiers in Kaduna. As seen in a viral post, the crowd of chanting protesters advanced towards military men who tried to appeal to them. Interpreting their chant, an X handler, @HAHayatu, disclosed that the youths are openly calling for military take over of power. “Youths are now openly calling for military take over of power in Nigeria. “Tinubu please heed to some demand and save the democracy some of us fought for in the 90s.…
Safiu Kehinde In the wake of the civil unrest across the United Kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has told Nigerians in the UK to stay vigilant as the unrest intensifies. The United Kingdom has, over the week, plunged into chaos as anti-immigrant protesters stormed the nation following the death of three girls in last week’s knife attack at Southport. To this effect, the FG, in a statement issued earlier today, urged Diaspora Community in the UK to be extra vigilant while highlighting measures to be taken. As contained in the statement, Nigerians in the such are to steer clear…
By Halimah Olamide Lagos socialite and social media influencer, Idris Okunneye popularly called Bobrisky was on Monday released from prison. Bobrisky came out of the Nigerian Correctional Centre facility at Kirikiri, Lagos amidst patting of backs by her admirers. She had served six months term after she was convicted over abuse of Naira at a party in Lagos. More details later…
As Police Commissioner Arrives Protests Ground Twenty-Four hours after President Bola Tinubu directed that all protests against alleged bad governance should come to an end, protesters again reconvened on Monday in continuation of campaigns against hardship. This was just as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, arrived Protest ground to address the #EndBadGovernance Protesters at about 11:30am. They converged at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota to intensify their agitation despite Tinubu’s address to the nation yesterday. Their convergence, however, attracts the attention you of the Lagos Commissioner of Police who is yet to address the protesters. Details…
Safiu Kehinde A 35 year old woman identified as Bello Motunrayo Folu has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with illict drugs concealed in Cerelac Baby food. The agency made this known in a statement issued earlier today with a post on their official X handle where the culprit was paraded with 36 parcels of Cannabis. According to the law enforcement agency, the consignments were concealed in tins of Cerelac baby food and clothes set to be sent to the United States and United Kingdom. The consignments would, however, be intercepted by officials of the agency…
By Olufemi Soneye In its editorial of 2nd August, 2024, the BusinessDay newspaper, characteristically, launched another scurrilous and baseless attack on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). In the editorial entitled: “NNPCL: Liability or Asset to Nigerians?”, the newspaper set out to paint the picture of NNPC Ltd that is a liability to Nigeria instead of an asset that it should be. It chronicled a litany of issues which in its estimation have made the company to lose its place as an asset to the nation. As to be expected, all the issues it raised were either outright…
By Kamil Opeyemi Amidst rising breakdown of law and order in the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis in Plateau State, the Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew. In a statement signed by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Sunday in Jos, the government said the move was to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order. ”Plateau State Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024. ”Governor Mutfwang, in consultation with state security agencies, took this decision after reviewing the actions…