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The Federal Government has announced the withdrawal of its plan to sell subsidised 50-kilogram bags of rice to civil servants for N40,000. The decision was communicated through a circular titled, “Withdrawal of Internal Circular on Sale of Subsidized Rice to Public Servants,” signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental … [Read more…]
A trending video of President Bola Tinubu, in which he acknowledges the economic hardships caused by the removal of subsidy but emphasises that the government is working diligently to implement plans for a brighter future, has been confirmed by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, to be an old clip. Leading many Nigerians and reputable media … [Read more…]
Former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed bewilderment at the genocidal threat for Ndigbo to quit South West, saying that such a call amounts to asking them to exit Nigeria. Those behind the #IgboMustGo campaign, have given Ndigbo living in Lagos and other parts of South West zone, up to August 20, to relocate … [Read more…]
Heavily armed security personnel stormed and raided the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Thursday, the union has said. According to the union, the operatives stormed the Labour House, as its headquarters is called, around 8:30 pm. “They broke in and ransacked the bookshop on the 2nd floor carting away hundreds … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has again urged Nigerians to remain calm and patient as his administration works to address the country’s economic challenges. The President’s plea comes as protests continue to rock several states across the country. Tinubu had previously addressed the nation in a national broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024. In an official video … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services is investigating the alleged involvement of seven Polish nationals in the nationwide protests against hunger and hardship in Kano State. The detainees, who were arrested on Tuesday in Kano, are being investigated. The nationwide protest, which commenced on Thursday, August 1, was in response to the hardship being experienced by … [Read more…]
The new Governing Council of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has paid its first visit to the University after its long-awaited inauguration by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Commencing the 2-day visit on Monday, members of the 8th Governing Council, led by the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the Council, Comrade Fidelis Edeh, embarked … [Read more…]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed that the country currently spends $600m on fuel importation monthly. The minister revealed this during an interview on AIT’s Moneyline programme on Wednesday. He said that the high import bill is due to neighbouring countries, up to Central Africa, benefiting from … [Read more…]
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the state government to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the death of Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old reporter for the internet station Gboah TV. Justice Olayinka Faji directed the Lagos State Government to hold a coroner’s inquest to ascertain the cause of Onifade’s death and identify and prosecute those responsible. … [Read more…]
…We’re after those behind coup calls, not genuine protesters – CDS Security agencies have identified and blocked sources of external funding for the #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun stated this at a joint press briefing hosted by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, … [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 #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…]