Oborevwori Commends Deltans for Embracing Peace
As Nigerians embarked on nationwide hunger protests, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended youths and stakeholders across the state for embracing peace, saying he feels their pains. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Gunpoint Extortion: How Armed Police Officer Terrorized Abuja-Asaba Bound Passengers in Delta
A harrowing tale of extortion and harassment has emerged from a passenger who traveled from Abuja to Delta State on July 19, 2024. The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounted how an armed police officer, clad in a “Special…
MTN Loses N1.9 Billion to Hackers, Two Students Arraigned in Court
Two students, Timothy Fashina Oluwabukola and Anthony Imonina Odemerho, were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly hacking into MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s computers and stealing airtime and data valued at N1.9 billion. The Prosecutor alleged that…
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,…
