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By Halimah Olamide “the opulent lifestyle of political office holders must be addressed to demonstrate the sincerity of those in government to improve the living conditions of the people.” ⁠The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Friday said protest remains one of the most potent ways to demonstrate frustrations and anger against an anti-people government policy. The association expressed its solidarity with Nigerians over the proposed nationwide protest saying it is one of the ingredients of democracy. CAN however cautioned against allowing such protests to be hijacked by hoodlums citing the protests against police brutality that rocked Nigeria in…

By Kamil Opeyemi The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has described the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President -General, Mr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as a bridge builder. In his first reaction to the death of the late publisher of The Champion newspapers, the former governor of Anambra expressed his sadness over the demise. He made this know on Friday in. a post on his X handle. Obi said he was a bridge builder who would be remembered for so many positives. “I am greatly disheartened by the death of an elder statesman and President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo…

By Halimah Olamide Prominent Islamic group the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) on Friday said protests cannot solve the current economic challenges facing Nigeria. JNI, while appealing to the convener of the planned protest and Federal Government called for urgent engage in critical and realistic dialogue. The group said this must take place before the situation degenerates or snowballs into an uncontrollable scenario. Its Secretary General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu, who gave the advice in a statement in Kaduna on Friday, said although Nigerians were passing through difficult challenges, but protest might not be the panacea. “The JNI under the leadership of…

By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu has mourned the late President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel his heartfelt commiserations to the family . Iwuanyanwu passed away on Thursday. at the age of 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu was the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. He was an accomplished businessman and notable politician. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale quoted the President Tinubu as condoling with the Imo State Government, the friends and associates of the deceased, and Ndi Igbo over this irreparable loss. The President affirms that Chief Iwuanyanwu will always be remembered for his remarkable legacy. President Tinubu prays for…

Security Agency Says It Knows Financiers By Halimah Olamide The Directorate of State Security on Thursday said that the protests slated to commence in August is targeted at what it called a “regime change” in the country. The DSS said it has reliable information that the aim of the protest is to damage the reputation of both the federal and state governments and pit them against the Nigerian people. The security agency also said that it has enough information on those allegedly financing the plot to remove the Bola Tinubu-led government. “The plotters desire to use the intended violent…

By Halimah Olamide Nigerian businessman and publisher, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu has died. Iwuanyawu, who was until his death the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the umbrella body of the Igbo race, died on Thursday. In a statement by Jide Nwuanyanwu, his son, he confirmed his father’s death at the age of 82. “The Iwuanyanwu Family of Umuohii Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr. Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka who died on Thursday, 25 July, 2024, after a brief illness,” Jide said in the statement. Iwuanyanwu, who became even more popular with…

By Halimah Olamide Ahead of the August 1 nationwide protests over economic situation in the country, President has convened an emergency meeting with notable traditional rulers from various parts of the country, Royal fathers present at the meeting held at the State House on Thursday were the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi and others. The president was earlier joined for the meeting by governors of the All Progressive Congress for the meeting. Also at the meeting were the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. Also some Islamic clerics…

By Halimah Olamide Amidst tension over impending nationwide protests over the state of the economy in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, the ruling party has asked the masses to ignores calls on them to match to the streets in protests. The All Progressive Congress, which took over the reign of federal rule in 2015 with the coming of President Muhammadu Buhari, has produced a second president in 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu’s announcement of a removal of the oil subsidy on his inauguration day had precipitated a wave of repercussions in the economic indices. Prices of goods and services have…

Agency Report Nigeria will begin the quest for medals in the table tennis competition of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with Quadri Aruna taking on Romania’s Eduard Ionescu on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Aruna will face Ionesco in a first round match of the men’s singles event. The pairing emerged following the event’s draw on Wednesday at the South Paris Arena, the venue of the competition. It presents the Nigerian an opportunity to gain revenge against the Romanian who beat him 2-3 in the semi-finals of the European Champions League. Teammate Olajide Omotayo faces Iran’s Noshad…

Halimah Olamide “Already, Nigerians have suffered enough. The global economic recession, the insecurity in Nigeria, the political tension occasioned by instigations and campaigns of calumny by the opposition parties, the social media attacks on the various policies of government. Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have asked young Nigerians not to be instigated into causing violence in the country in the name of protests. This was the appeal by the governors after they met under closed door in Abuja. The governors had reviewed the situation in the country and the impending protests across the country over…