Kuje Chairman: Amnesty condemns alleged threat against non-APC supporters
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned alleged comments by the Chairman of Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, threatening to expel residents who do not support or vote for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Amnesty International Nigeria disclosed this in a statement posted on its X platform on Tuesday. The organisation […]
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10 most corrupt countries in Africa in 2024
Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) highlights a pervasive global prevalence of corruption, with significant challenges also evident across the African continent.
Naira rises to N1,580/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 580 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,610 per dollar last week Friday. But, the Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,611.4 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,611.4 per […]
Telcos debunk allegations of planning to frustrate #Endbadgovernance protest
Telecommunications companies (telcos) yesterday denied plans to frustrate the #endbadgovernance protest scheduled between August 01-10, 2024 across the country, saying the social and economic contract they signed to provide services at all times would not allow them to do so.
Hunger protest: US, UK, Canada issue security alerts to nationals in Nigeria
The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest on August 1, 2024.
Jakande memorial lecture: Sanwo-Olu, Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena discuss media survival strategies
Nigerian media contends with harsh economic environment, the Chairman, THISDAY/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena,
Video: ‘Warn your children against protests’, Tinubu’s daughter begs Lagos market women
Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Lagos State, has advised market women in Lagos, to stop their children from participating in the planned August 1 hunger protest.
A litany of protest: From Occupy Nigeria to #EndSARS, we shall #EndBadGovernance
•DSS ex-Director Ejiofor speaks on the differences between the 2012 (peaceful), 2020 (violent) and looming 2024 protest Looming protest, if it goes ahead between Thursday,August 1 and Saturday, August 10, will be the third major nationwide protest in more than one decade. There were 2012 and 2020 protests, and now 2024 uncertain protest. The 2012 […]
Lagos revokes building permits, orders revalidation
The Lagos State Government has revoked all existing building permits and ordered builders to reapply for validation to continue construction.
Protest dangerous; use your votes, Kwankwaso tells Nigerians
“Protests, while a fundamental democratic right, often come with unforeseen and dire consequences… consider… power of your ballot”
It’s game, set and match — ALIKO DANGOTE
By Prisca Sam-Duru The biggest issue trending for days in Nigeria is Dangote and his $20 billion refinery. A lotof reactions and comments have trailed the recent comments on Dangote Refinery. Trouble began when the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), stated that the government was yet to licence the Dangote refinery to […]
