EndBadGovernance: Nigerians Begin Hardship Protests Across, Despite Government’s Warnings
Despite the government’s last-minute efforts to prevent the demonstration, Nigerians poured into the streets in major cities across the nation to protest against economic hardship. The protests, tagged #EndBadGovernance, were held in response to the country’s worsening economic situation, including…
Civil Society Approves Guideline For Peaceful Nationwide Protests Against Hunger And Hardships
The Leadership of the Organised Civil Society has issued a press statement providing advisories and guidelines for the success of the Nationwide Citizens’ Action against Hunger and Hardships in Nigeria, scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1st to Saturday, August…
Protest: Don’t Try it, ONG President Cautions Planners, Warns against Dangers, Urges Tinubu to Meet Demands
The National President of One Nigeria Group (ONG), a peace and unity Non-Governmental Organisation, Alhaji Muhammad Saleh Hassan, has called on the organisers of the looming nationwide hunger protests scheduled for August 1-10 to jettison the move because it might…
NTYTP Urges Peaceful Protest During #EndBadGovernance Demonstrations
As the planned nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernance begins August 1, 2024, the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP), a leading advocacy group for younger leaders in Nigeria, has urged citizens to conduct themselves peacefully and avoid any form of violence…
Journalists Urged to Take Safety Precautions Ahead of August 1 Protests
The International Press Centre (IPC) has issued a warning to journalists and media professionals to take necessary safety measures while covering the planned nation-wide protests scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The protests, which will hold across the…
Kwara NUJ Election: Allegations of Voter Manipulation Spark Legal Battle
In a dramatic turn of events, the National Industrial Court has halted the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) election, scheduled for today, due to alleged irregularities. The court’s decision comes after a petition filed by Fadeyi Babajide and Saka Laaro,…
EndBadGovernance Protest Organisers Meet IGP, Insist On Street Protests
The organisers of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest, scheduled to start on Thursday, August 1, 2024, have rejected a proposal by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun for confined protests, insisting on taking to the streets across Nigeria. At…
Arik Air’s Operations Halted as Aviation Authorities Ground Fleet Over $2.5m Debt
In a dramatic turn of events, Arik Air’s fleet has been grounded by Nigerian aviation authorities due to a longstanding debt of $2.5 million owed to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) enforced the court order,…
Looming Nationwide Protests: Citizens Give Government Ultimatum to Address Hunger and Hardships
Nigerians are set to take to the streets on August 1st in a nationwide citizens’ protest against hunger and hardships, despite government threats and gimmicks. The United Action Front of Civil Society (UAFCS) has commended citizens’ determination and resilience, urging…
Delta State Makes Significant Progress in Containing Cholera Outbreak – Official
The Delta State Government has successfully curtailed the spread of cholera, which had ravaged the state since February this year. According to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the government’s swift response and measures have led to a…
Isoko North Council Chairman Ogorugba Intervenes in NURTW Factional Crisis, Sets Deadline for Resolution
In a significant move to address the lingering factional crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Isoko North, Council Chairman Hon. Prince Godwin Ogorugba has stepped in to broker peace between the warring factions. At a…
