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…
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…
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…
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…
PassportGate: UK-Based Nigerian Advocacy Groups Slam Minister Ojo Over $300 ‘Fast-Track’ Fee
A storm of controversy has erupted in the UK’s Nigerian community over the new passport acquisition policy introduced by Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo. The policy, which includes an additional $300 fee to fast-track the process, has been met with fierce criticism…
Unemployed Youth Association of Nigeria Urges Patience, Dialogue Amidst Planned Protest
The Kwara State Chapter of the Unemployed Youth Association of Nigeria (UYAN) has appealed to its members and fellow youths across the country to exercise patience and refrain from participating in the planned nationwide protest tagged ‘#EndBadGovernance’. In a press…
Ughelli North Leaders Unanimously Endorse Governor Oborevwori’s Developmental Strides
In a resounding show of support, the Elected and Political Appointees Forum of Ughelli North Local Government Area has passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s leadership and infrastructural transformation of Delta State. The endorsement was made…
