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…]
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…]