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By Halimah Olamide The Federal Government on Monday said a total of 20,37i students who are qualfied for the Nigerian Education Loans Fund have been credited with a sum of N20,000 each. NELFUN said applicants whose payments were effected on Monday were those from the Bayero University Kano, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, University of Ilorin, University of Benin, University of Ibadan and the University of Maiduguri. According to NELFUND, it is working to commence the payment process for students from approximately 55 additional tertiary institutions. “It is anticipated that this will be concluded within the next two weeks as the fund…
By Halimah Olamide The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has said that anyone caught flying Russian flags or any other flags will be held for treason. Musa stated this on Monday after an emergency meeting held with President Bola Tinubu. NPO Reports that Kano and Abuja have witnessed the hoisting of Russian flags during the protests against alleged bad governance and hunger He said, “We wanted to brief Mr President on the situation on ground and we know that since the riot has started all the security agencies you can see all of us together. “Initially, when the riot…
Denies Having Protests Leader, Lenin in Its Custody By Halimah Olamide The Directorate of State Security on Monday denied arresting one of the leaders of the protests against hunger and alleged bad governance, Micheal Adaramoye also called Lennin. This was just as the DSS said it has arrested some of the sponsors behind the production of Russian flags being distributed in Kano. There have been reports of Lennin’s arrest by security agents in Abuja over alleged incitements against the government. But the DSS said it “can confirm that Adaramoye Michael (aka Michael Lenin) is not in its custody” This was…
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…