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Protest: Asari Dokubo warns organisers to stay off Niger Delta

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Niger Delta freedom fighter, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has issued a stern warning to organizers of the planned nationwide protest against hardship…

Oby Ezekwesili accuses government of spreading fear among Nigerians

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Oby Ezekwesili said the protest is a valid way of Nigerians expressing their grievances over their situation.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo cancels World Igbo Day

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“We want to assure Ndigbo that the ship of Ohanaeze is in safe hands. Nothing will happen to Ohanaeze. He…

‘Hunger pushed me to steal yam on two occassions’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Gandu told the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State:”hunger pushed me to steal yam on two occassions. ”I beg for…

What Lagos residents say on proposed nationwide protest

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He urged the government to address the challenges in the country, stressing that the growing food inflation had remained a…

“No tolerance for corruption” – FG issues stern warning to FRSC officers

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Akume, represented by Dr. Maurice Mbaeri, Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, stressed that the administration is aiming for…

Onyeka Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces – Tinubu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

"The President recalls the many artistic interventions of the late musical icon in promoting public good, noting her classic collaboration…

Foundation deradicalises 90 female ex-Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In her speech, the Borno Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, lauded the foundation for its…

“Dialogue better than protests” – Sen. Sahabi Ya’u warns youths in Zamfara

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Speaking at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, Ya’u encouraged young people to avoid the protest so that security…

Rivers man cries out to police over ‘juju trial’ by vigilante operatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ejechi made the appeal after narrating how the Diobu vigilante operatives allegedly stormed his house on 21st of July,2024 while…

I never knew Asue Ighodalo until recently – APC candidate Okpebholo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to him, the PDP candidate whom he referred to as Obaseki's godson has been relatively unknown in his own…

African athletes and teams to follow at the Olympic Games

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Few could have imagined that the Nigeria women's basketball team would sensationally beat Australia in the first group stage match.…

World Day Against Human Trafficking: NAPTIP, others, stage roadwalk in Benin

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Coordinator of Benin Zonal Command of NAPTIP, Mr Ganiu Aganran, noted that the theme of the 2024 World Day…

How we arrested woman fleeing after murder of husband in Abuja – Police

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Adeh said the suspect was arrested while attempting to flee with the belongings of the paralysed husband who had been…

Renewed Hope Agenda, yielding fruits with 667 projects – Jisalo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Jisalo said some of the executed projects, under his watch, included boreholes, roads construction, maternity, healthcare centres, clinics among others,…

Hunger protest: Action ill-timed – Effiong

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He urged the public to exercise more patience and enable government concentrate and attend to basic challenges in the country.

Sokoto: Protest convener withdraws, cites hoodlums’ plan to attack markets

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While acknowledging the constructive intent behind the peaceful protest, Binji emphasised that the complex and sensitive environment could lead to…

Gunmen storm Delta church, kill 2, abduct ex-commissioner

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Onyemaechi was a former Delta Commissioner for Technical Education, in and a former member of the House of Representatives. She…

Consider Yobe’s vulnerability, shelve protest, Police urge youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Nabilu Balarabe Yobe Commissioner of Police Mr Garba Ahmed has urged youths in the State to shelve their planned…

ACF rejects planned nationwide protests

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The ACF outlined several reasons for opposing the protests such as the lack of robust engagement with the representatives over…

‘Shelve your plan for protest in Nigeria’s interest’, Speaker Abbas appeals to youths

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is…

LASG to address population growth in 2025 budget – Commissioner

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

At a stakeholders' consultative forum, Mr. Ope George, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, discussed the state's 2025 Budget…

Badaru urges youths to shelve planned protest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the Minister, the reforms initiated by the President have started improving the lives of Nigerians as the economic…

Tinubu is neither anti-North nor anti-Islam – Shettima

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

This statement was made on Tuesday during a visit from northern media representatives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

OAU awards Prof. Yusuf Ali for Academic Research Excellence

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The 2024 OAU Academic Research Excellence Awards (second edition) took place on Tuesday at the university's Oduduwa Hall.

Lagos strikes deal with U.S. Institute to enhance project management efficiency

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Governor said: “We are at a critical time when leaders are finding it challenging to implement and activate projects…

Lagos Ndigbo distances self from national protest, urges Igbo traders to stay home

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking during a press conference held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, the Coordinator of the Coalition, High Chief Anselm…

N90bn Hajj subsidy: EFCC grills NAHCON boss Jalal Arabi over ‘mismanagement’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The invitation of Arabi by the anti-graft agency was based on petitions filed against him and the commission’s management over…

ACF: Why we can’t join planned nationwide protests

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

ACF also urged Nigerians to refrain from participating in the protests and called on the authorities at all levels to…

Niger man Mizanmil Abubakar kills 66-year-old father for ‘hating him’

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

SP Waisu Abiodun, in a statement Minna on Tuesday said the murder was discovered after the 66-year-old man was reported…

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