Isa Umar, Abuja Nigerians have lamented the poor internet service they have experienced since the commencement of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in the early ours of today. Revealing that they had resorted to the use of Virtual Private Networks, VPN, netizens questioned whether the poor internet service was intentional on the part of telecommunication companies. But … [Read more…]
An unidentified man has been killed by policemen in Kaduna according a video shared by News Central TV on their verified X handle. In the graphic video, men of the Nigerian Police Force were seen shooting live bullets at protesters and as they took to their heels, an unidentified man was gunned down. Meanwhile, hoodlums, … [Read more…]
Despite the threats and court orders restricting protesters to few locations, Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest the harsh economic condition and hunger ravaging the nation. Nigerians were seen in their numbers protesting in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port-Harcourt, Gombe, among others. In Enugu, a Pacesetter correspondent who monitored the streets reports that major … [Read more…]
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has restricted protesters in the August 1 demonstration to the MKO Abiola Stadium in the nation’s capital. Justice Oriji issued the order on Wednesday while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte application brought before him by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory … [Read more…]
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to increase the percentage of Ways and Means loans the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) can give to the Federal Government. The upper chamber of the Nigerian legislature raised the credit facility obtainable by the Federal Government from the apex bank from 5% to 10%. Known as the … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has placed embargo on the issuance of building clearance and building approvals for properties without state title documents, expressing dismay that a significant number of lands within the> state had been issued building approvals without any state title document. The directive was given by Governor Peter Mbah on Tuesday, according to … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians to mourn the death of Nigeria’s veteran musician, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on Tuesday, describing it as the exit of a nightingale and a music icon. Mbah said the demise of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu; lawmaker representing … [Read more…]
With less than 24 hours to the August 1st hunger protest, one of the prominent youth organizations in Enugu State, Young Fellows Initiative (YFI), has appealed to the youths of the state to shun the protest. The National Coordinator of the Young Fellows Initiative, Ozonwachukwu Johnkings, while acknowledging the valid reasons for the protest, stressed … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Sequel to plans to commence the nationwide protests against hardship and hunger in Nigeria tomorrow, the leadership of the Youth wing of the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led by Hon. Chidiebere Ezeh have called on young Nigerians to shelve the idea of protests and embrace dialogue. The … [Read more…]
Should the organisers of the planned protest insist on going ahead with it in Lagos, they must restrict themselves to two locations — Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, and Peace Park, Ketu — a High Court ruled yesterday. Justice Emmanuel Ogundare of the Lagos High Court issued the restriction following a pre-emptive ex-parte application filed by the … [Read more…]
Organisers of the planned #EndBadGovernance nationwide demonstrations slated for August have rejected a proposal by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun for confined protests. At a meeting with the organisers on Tuesday, the IGP suggested confined protests in identified locations and advised against street rallies. “It is not advisable to go on street … [Read more…]
Ms Onyeka Onwenu, a veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, has reportedly died at the age of 72. The iconic singer, according to reports on Tuesday night, was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals at Banana Island, Lagos. According to an eye witness, … [Read more…]