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Protest: Plateau Govt. slams 24 hours curfew on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Governor Mutfwang, in consultation with state security agencies, took this decision after reviewing the actions of unscrupulous individuals who exploited…

Jos coalition suspends street protests for two days

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He added that the movement was dedicated to peaceful advocacy, and we would not tolerate any form of violence or…

Ajayi, Ashe fail to reach men’s 100m final

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ajayi on his part from lane 6 of the second semi-final was also sixth with a time of 10.13 secs…

NECA urges protesters to embrace dialogue

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Oyerinde also urged the government to curtail the rising interest and inflation rates, and address ongoing FOREX volatility.

Ife caucus celebrates Soyinka

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"I happened to his last born because I was his last student in 1985. He gave me boldness and the…

Tinubu praises BUA Group Chairman Rabiu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The President wished the foremost business leader good health and success in his endeavours.

President Tinubu’s speech failed to address Nigeria’s challenges – Ajadi

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Ajadi also acknowledged the government's efforts at stabilizing the economy but expressed skepticism regarding its commitment to delivering on those…

Babangida denies endorsing military rule

Paul Dada

2 years ago

His media office in a statement signed by Mahmud Abdullahi said Babangida was committed to democratic rule and not military.

Lagos residents express mixed reactions over Tinubu’s address

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Alhaji Abdul-Rasak Osho, an entrepreneur in Lagos said that Tinubu had tried to touch the lives of all Nigerians with…

Kano residents want end to protests, say dialogue only solution

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Don’t allow some unpatriotic individuals to use you to destroy your motherland; enough is enough,” he maintained.

Tinubu hails D’Tigress over historic feat at Paris Olympics

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"President Tinubu assures the team and the entire Nigerian contingent at the 2024 Olympics of his support as they fly…

Broadcast: Tinubu hasn’t disappointed Nigerians – Okupe

Paul Dada

2 years ago

According to him, the speech highlighted to Nigerians’ delight, the giant and commendable strides of achievements already accomplished by this…

Lagos to upgrade 25 ferry terminals, jetties

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Appreciating the state’s government initiative of bringing residents to contribute in the budget planning process, stakeholders called for more government…

Soyinka: Tinubu’s failure to address shooting of protesters will encourage more impunity

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Soyinka said this in a statement he issued on Sunday tagged 'The Hunger March As Universal Mandate' while condemning the…

10 suspected drug traffickers busted

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He said that the suspects nabbed in connection with the seizure of 42kg of the same psychoactive substance include: Jimoh…

Let’s stop blaming other regions for our woes – Shehu Sani tells northerners

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Former Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has lamented that most public schools are free, yet our young…

NDLEA intercepts U.S, UK bound drug consignments in baby food tins

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"No less than 36 parcels of a strong strain of cannabis concealed in six cartons of tins of branded Nestle…

Student loan: BUK, Unimaid get lion’s share of 71%

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Economic Confidential, BUK received ₦853,775,000.00 in loans for 7,788 students, accounting for 42% of the total disbursement while…

How Tinubu should handle agricultural grants, subsidies distribution – Farmers

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Our members, who are primarily subsistence and small-scale farmers, have experienced significant challenges in accessing grants, subsidies and other forms…

Tinubu urges youths to key into N45.6b student loan

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Tinubu, who said this in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest noted that N45.6 billion has…

Civil society ready for dialogue, Okunniyi tells Tinubu

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The organised civil society is open to dialogue and we will respond to dialogue if we are invited by the…

Photos: Fashola, Anyaoku, others grace 26th Wole Soyinka Lecture Series

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

By Isa Isawade On the 2nd of August 2024, the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), NAS, held the 26th…

Protest: Police detain 90 more suspects in Yobe

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said in a statement on Saturday in Damaturu that the total number of suspects…

Kano government relaxes curfew

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He also said that the governor urged the residents in the state to return to their various homes by 2…

Commonwealth asked to sanction Nigeria over attacks on journalists, protesters

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“In Borno State, nine Radio Ndarason Internationale staff members were reportedly arrested by security officials in Maiduguri as they were…

Speaker Abbas to protesters: I’ve delivered your message to Tinubu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abbas said this was after after his engagement with the youths at a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Abuja,…

Protests: What we are doing to revive Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The president said productivity is gradually increasing in the non-oil sector, reaching new levels and taking advantage of the opportunities…

Tinubu: Stop the protests now, let’s dialogue (Full Broadcast text)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Under the circumstances, I hereby enjoin protesters and the organisers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue,…

Protests: We won’t allow people with clear political agenda tear Nigeria apart – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the president, the nation’s democracy progressed when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian were respected and protected, urging…

Protest: Lecturer calls for reform of consumer protection law

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

A university don, Dr Friday Nkwede, has called on the nation’s legislators to reform the consumer protection laws that would…

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