There are over 1,400 protesters, Nigerian youths who participated in the 10-day #Endbadgovernance protests, languishing in Police custody across the country. “Many of the protesters in Abuja are (being held) in the Intelligence Response Team, IRT; Bombai in Kano, and Kaduna Police commands, and other parts of the country.” One of the lawyers to the #Endbadgovernance protesters, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, revealed this to Vanguard. He also said they were fed once a day. “For now, the majority of the protesters feed once a day from what we have heard. This is just a local arrangement with the Police.” Also, he…
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There are over 1,400 protesters, Nigerian youths who participated in the 10-day #Endbadgovernance protests, languishing in Police custody across the country. “Many of the protesters in Abuja are (being held) in the Intelligence Response Team, IRT; Bombai in Kano, and Kaduna Police commands, and other parts of the country.” One of the lawyers to the #Endbadgovernance protesters, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, revealed this to Vanguard. He also said they were fed once a day. “For now, the majority of the protesters feed once a day from what we have heard. This is just a local arrangement with the Police.” Also, he…
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II,has been conferred with a doctorate after completing his Viva Voce. In many universities, the Viva Voce, or oral examination, is a crucial part of the PhD process. CEO of RadioNow 95.3FM, Kadaria Ahmed, shared the news on her Facebook page on Saturday. She noted that Sanusi’s PhD thesis was accepted without any need for amendments or corrections. The statement read, “Happy to report, our Khalifa, our King, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, is now also a Doctor having successfully done his Viva Voce. “His PhD was approved as submitted without any amendments or corrections. The…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, August 21, vowed to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing rumours of a potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike’s stance comes amidst a battle for control of the Rivers state PDP chapter. The former Rivers State governor was appointed by President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), last year. Speaking on a live broadcast monitored by our correspondent to mark his one year in office, Wike said he is dedicated to the PDP, despite facing opposition from State Governor Siminalayi…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it has repaid 60 percent of the $1.03 billion loan secured to finance its stake acquisition in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP). According to its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, NNPC said the company has paid $625 million so far. In September 2021, NNPC proposed to acquire a 20 percent interest in the Dangote refinery for $2.76 billion. According to the energy company, the deal was financed by a forward sale agreement of $1.036 billion from Lekki Refinery Funding Limited, of which $1 billion…
Despite the federal government’s recent approval to reduce deductions from aviation agencies’ revenue from 50 percent to 20 percent, aviation workers have rejected the move — insisting that no deductions should be made. In a memo on August 14, aviation union workers called on the federal government to discontinue the deduction of 50 percent in revenue generated by aviation agencies. The workers had threatened to embark on a one-day strike protest on Wednesday, adding that agencies are “cost recovery, and not profit making organisations,” hence “cannot survive on half revenue”. Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, had also…
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, on Wednesday, urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) not to allow itself to be used as a tool to silence the Nigeria Labour Congress. CISLAC made this call against the backdrop of the police invitation extended to NLC President, Joe Ajaero, over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. CISLAC Executive Director, Aural Rafsanjani, in a statement, expressed concern over the invitation. It noted that while the organisation is not opposed to the police conducting investigations, the process must be transparent. The statement read, “CISLAC recalls that on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the NLC complex, popularly known…
Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has secured a post no debit on account linked to the alleged local government contract scam in the state, blocking N160million while moving to recover N440million. This is as investigators of the commission are expected to continue the quizzing of some of the key figures in the investigation. It was also gathered that Musa Garba Kwankwaso, nephew of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, will be quizzed by the investigators, on Thursday. He is expected to answer questions regarding the involvement of his company, Novomed Pharmaceuticals, in the alleged…
Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, on Wednesday, warned that he’s being pushed to the wall, saying if he opens his mouth pleasant words won’t come out of it. Damagum who spoke at the inauguration of the party’s reconciliation and disciplinary committees in Abuja, on Wednesday, also warned members to stop speaking ill of the party. According to him, “I have a responsibility to this party to keep it safe and stable. I intend to take all necessary actions to ensure the party remains stable. But I’ve reached a point where I have to speak…
Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, on Wednesday, confirmed the death of 11 more people following the recent flood disaster in Bauchi North Senatorial District. This brings the number of deaths recorded so far in the disaster to 18. The recent flood incident occurred in Gadiya village in Gamawa Local Government Area of the State, leaving the affected communities to continue to count their losses. Over 200 houses were destroyed by the flood while over 300 farmlands were washed away while villagers became stranded and homeless. Two weeks ago, no fewer than seven persons were reportedly killed by severe flooding due…