Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wike’s ‘Rainbow Coalition’ movement
P/Harcourt Rpivers state chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has played down the overbearing influence of the ‘Rainbow Coalition’, a political movement associated with the minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike. The party said that democracy thrives only on competition, and every political party has the constitutional right to seek […]
Steer clear of our affairs, Labour Party warns NLC
He quoted Amos as saying that the Act establishing the NLC does not permit it to interfere in the political activities of any political party.
Cabals in Nigeria frustrating Dangote Refinery – Obasanjo
He said, “Aliko’s investment in a refinery, if it goes well, should encourage both Nigerians and non-Nigerians to invest in Nigeria.”
PDP demands probe of APC, Okpebholo over Edo policeman’s death
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, be investigated for their reported roles in the violence, which resulted in the death of a Police officer in Benin City, Edo State, on July 18, 2024.
Crisis hits Benue PDP as chairman, secretary, one other suspended by SWC
The suspension of the three State Working Committee, SWC, members was contained in a statement issued Monday in Makurdi by the state publicity officer of the party, Chief Bemgba Iortyom.
FG issues alert to Nigerians travelling to UK amid rising violent protests
By Efe Onodjae The Federal Government has advised Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom to be cautious of potential violence following the recent killing of three young girls at a concert The statement, released in the early hours of Monday, August 5th, and signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign […]
DSS arrests activist over call to continue protest on Monday after Tinubu’s address
One of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in Abuja, Micheal Lenin, has been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS. Lenin was picked up around 2 am on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. Disclosing this to newsmen, Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back […]
Protest continues in Lagos Monday – Organisers
The organisers of the ‘End Hunger’ protest in Lagos have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, August 5, 2024, despite recent comments from President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Sunday, signed by Hassan Taiwo, Ayoyinka Oni, and Adegboyega Adeniji on behalf of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising […]
Protest: Tinubu’s speech hollow, fails to address hardship among Nigerians – Atiku
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast to the nation on Sunday morning a hollow speech devoid of solutions to the hardship facing Nigerians.
Call off protest, poor Nigerians can’t endure more days – Atedo Peterside begs
The founder of Stanbic-IBTC Bank, Atedo Peterside, has appealed to Nigerian youths and organisers of the nationwide protests to suspend the action.
SERAP asks Commonwealth to sanction Nigeria over attacks on journalists, protesters
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an Urgent Appeal to Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, urging her to “apply the Commonwealth Charter to hold the Nigerian authorities to account over reports of attacks on journalists covering the #EndHunger protests and peaceful protests in some parts of the country.”
Protests: We won’t allow people with political agenda tear Nigeria apart – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu vowed on Sunday morning that his government would not allow a small group with a political agenda to tear the nation apart.
Political ‘Oro’: 10 things to know about social media handle behind #IgboMustGo campaign in Lagos
Ethnic tensions are high in Lagos after the campaign started on the social media under the hashtag #IgboMustGo.
Protest: Northern Senators appeal to youths to exercise restraint
According to him, the current protests have resulted in the loss of lives and properties in some states, leading to the declaration of curfews.
‘Reduce fuel price, halt Naira’s free fall’ – PDP berates Tinubu over silence on protests
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has slammed President Bola Tinubu for his failure to address Nigerians despite the crippling nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
Trump agrees to debate Kamala Harris September 4
That was expected to go ahead as planned, with Harris replacing Biden, but a spokesman for Trump last week said it would be “inappropriate” to schedule a debate before Harris was formally the Democratic nominee.
