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Dele Farotimi, a political activist and spokesperson for the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 presidential election, has strongly criticized the notion that Nigerians’ plight will improve once President Bola Tinubu appoints his ministers. During an interview on the online program 90Minutes Africa, Farotimi referred to those holding such beliefs as “fools.” He argued…
Enugu State Government has taken a tough stance against the ongoing Monday sit-at-home in the southeast region, initiated by the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa. The protest, which aims to assert the group’s demands, has garnered mixed reactions from various stakeholders, including Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB. In…
The Federal High Court in Lagos State became the scene of a gripping drama as operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) carried out a surprise arrest of a high-ranking official from Ikoyi Prisons. The incident is believed to be connected to an ongoing custody dispute over the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Amnesty International Demands an Independent Investigation Human rights organization Amnesty International has called on the Lagos State Government to immediately cease its planned mass burial of 103 victims of the #EndSARS protests. The call comes in response to the state government’s acknowledgment of a leaked memo, which was addressed to the state Ministry of Health…
In a bid to alleviate the economic challenges faced by workers in Kwara State following the recent fuel subsidy removal, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a monthly palliative of N10,000 for public sector workers. The decision was announced during a press conference at the Government House in Ilorin on Monday. The Chief Press Secretary to…
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member identified only as Bright has tragically passed away at the orientation camp in Osun State. The news of his untimely death was revealed by his colleague, Lawrence Echezona, who took to Facebook to share the heartbreaking incident. In a poignant post, Echezona narrated the events leading to Bright’s…
In a bid to ensure peace and security in the South East region of Nigeria, troops from the 302 Regiment under the 82 Division conducted clearance operations that led to the destruction of camps belonging to fighters of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Anambra West Local…
As Nigeria grapples with the impact of fluctuating fuel prices, finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions to mitigate the effects of fuel hike has become paramount. One promising alternative lies in adopting LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) gas carburetors for bikes and generators. Embracing this innovative technology can not only help ease the burden of rising fuel…
Benin, Edo State – Edo State Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) and various civil rights groups staged large-scale protests in Benin on Monday, expressing strong disapproval over the recent removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. The demonstrators voiced their concerns about the hardships faced by Nigerians as a result of this decision and demanded…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has delivered a significant verdict, nullifying the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie, the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Constituency at the House of Representatives. The ruling followed a petition filed by the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and candidate of the Peoples…