…Disowns “Acclaimed Acting National Youth Leader”, Okpalaezeukwu PRESS STATEMENT The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide wishes to inform the general public that Mr Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, the erstwhile acting National Youth Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has long been directed to revert to his position as the Secretary- General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Youth Wing. The directive was contained in … [Read more…]
Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that the fuel subsidy removed in June 2023 by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been brought back due to inflation. Obasanjo stated this in a short news documentary film recently published by the Financial Times. This is even as he faulted how President Tinubu removed the fuel subsidy … [Read more…]
The naira continued its recovery against the American dollar on Tuesday. Data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) showed that the domestic currency gained N6 to trade at N1,601/$1, down from N1,607/$1 it traded on Monday. The intra-day high and low recorded during the day were N1,623/$1 and N1,560/$1 respectively, representing a very … [Read more…]
The nationwide protest that kicked off on Aug. 1 across Nigeria, to draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu to the economic challenges confronting Nigerians, soon snowballed into a conflagration. Scores of innocent Nigerians were mowed, and others had their businesses wantonly looted. Yet again, government offices were destroyed, equipment carted away, and quite a … [Read more…]
STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING PROTESTS IN NIGERIA The ECOWAS Commission has been closely monitoring the ongoing protests by citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and deeply regrets reports of violence in the course of the protests and the unfortunate death of some protesters as well as alleged looting and destruction of public and private … [Read more…]
The #EndBadGovernance protesters in Rivers State on Tuesday marched in large numbers to the Port Harcourt residence of the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a viral video, the protesters could be seen chanting and carrying placards with various inscriptions. The majority of the … [Read more…]
The Ondo State Government has affirmed its commitment to implementing the new national minimum wage as approved by President Bola Tinubu. This commitment was conveyed by the State Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Bayo Philip, in a statement to newsmen in Akure, the state capital. Mr. Philip emphasized that the state government, under Governor Lucky … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government is to empower 1,300 Youths with 1 million Naira each to grow their businesses. One Hundred youths will be selected from each of the 13 Local Government Areas of the State. The State Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru disclosed this while speaking at the Empowerment and Account of stewardship by Hon. Nwachukwu … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services has refuted claims in the media that her men arrested one of the leaders of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Abuja, Adaramoye Michael, Pacesetter reports. According to the report, Adaramoye Michael was arrested in his Apo residence by 2am after being tortured before his family members. But in a terse statement … [Read more…]
…As New Artisan bridges get October delivery date …Minister reads the riot act to contractors The Federal Government has commended the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his administration’s strategic efforts and partnership with the President Bola Tinubu Administration to ramp up infrastructural development in the South East region. The government also reaffirmed … [Read more…]
…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…]