…Russia disown flag-holders The Nigerian government will not tolerate calls for coups and the hoisting of foreign flags by some protesters, defence chief Christopher Musa said after a meeting between security chiefs and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. Mr Musa said the meeting discussed the calls for a coup and the hoisting of Russian flags … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a security council meeting as protests continue nationwide, defying his call over the weekend to suspend further actions and engage in dialogue. The demonstrations have escalated into looting and destruction in some areas including Kaduna State. In his speech on Sunday, President Tinubu underscored the government’s unwavering commitment … [Read more…]
Authorities in Kano have apprehended a man promoting the Russian flag in Kano, North West Nigeria. The man, a tailor identified as Ahmed, was found in possession of several Russian flags, intending to sell them to willing buyers among the protesters. Thousands of Nigerians participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest have been waving these foreign flags … [Read more…]
The recent nationwide hunger protests have led to significant disruptions in fuel supply, causing long queues at filling stations across many states in Nigeria. Oil marketers have explained that the cessation of petroleum product supplies is a precautionary measure to protect their assets during the ongoing unrest. About two weeks ago, several states, including the … [Read more…]
Following widespread clamour against hunger and hardship in the country, the Federal Government said it has released ₦570bn to the 36 states to expand livelihood support to their citizens. Revealing this in his presidential broadcast, Bola Tinubu also disclosed plans to distribute one million CNG conversion kits, while noting that ₦9.1tn was accumulated as total … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, and the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, have commended the South East zone for heeding the call not to join in the August nationwide protests. Both leaders spoke on Sunday during an inspection tour of various road projects by the Federal Government and the Enugu State Government … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government has spent 3.8 billion Naira in the procurement of farm inputs for genuine farmers in the 2024 farming season . Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this while speaking at the 2024 Ikwo Noyo New yam festival ( Nnefi oha) The Governor encouraged the youths to leverage the opportunity to empower themselves economically. … [Read more…]
…To dualise Enugu-Opi-Nsukka Road, construct bridges, Abakpa junction flyover, others …Approves funds for construction of 133 more smart schools The Enugu State Government has approved the sum of N183bn for the construction of 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads across the three senatorial zones of the state. The government has also approved … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has thanked Abians for heeding to his plea not to join the hardship protests going on in some parts of the country which has resulted to the loss of lives and destruction of properties. Governor Otti expressed his gratitude to Abians on Saturday, 3rd August while observing the … [Read more…]
BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in … [Read more…]
The Kano State Government has relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the violence that trailed the #EndBadGovernance protests. The state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, disclosed to Channels Television in an audio he sent on Saturday, adding that the curfew would be relaxed from 8am to 2pm. “Having reviewed the curfew and worried … [Read more…]
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu says President Bola Tinubu is monitoring the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. Nigeria’s recent protests are owing to the high cost of living, worsened by the floating of the naira and the stoppage of fuel subsidy removal by the Tinubu administration. Although there have been calls … [Read more…]