…releases report on protests, claims 31 journalists attacked, 22 persons killed, several others injured by security forces The International Press Institute (IPI), on Tuesday, challenged the Nigerian government to investigate the physical attacks on journalists who covered the recent #EndBadGovernance and hunger protests across the country. IPI said over 30 journalists in different parts of the country were physically attacked while carrying out their legitimate duty of covering the protests which lasted from August 1 to 10, 2024. This was contained in a report released by the IPI on Tuesday on the recently concluded nationwide #EndBadGovernance/hunger protests. The report also…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has praised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for initiating an investigation into the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over allegations of misappropriation of N90 billion Hajj subsidies. In a statement, Rafsanjani described the widespread looting during the recent Hajj exercise as alarming, particularly given the religious significance of the event. Reports indicate that despite substantial payments and the allocation of Federal Government subsidies, many pilgrims received substandard treatment, raising serious concerns about the management of funds…
Oba Matemilola Oluyalo Otileta VII Foundation has extended gestures to orphanage home, Tobby Emmanuel Foundation with donations of a number of consumable and household items to the children of the home located in Oke Zioni, Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Olori Kadijat Matemilola led the team of the Foundation to the home accommodating over 20 orphans and physically challenged. They were received by the management of the home founded in November 2005, with the vision to help the helpless. The orphans were delightful in seeing the olori and her team, giving them a rousing welcome in appreciation of…
Controversial Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu, also known as Esther Sky, has revealed a surprising truth about her sexual life. The actress claimed that she had lost track of how many men she had slept with. She appeared on a recent edition of ‘The Honest Bunch’, which was co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, alias Nedu, Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne. The co-host, Nedu, enquired: “What is your body count?” Nwachukwu said, “I have lost count.” Nedu asks, “Is it up to 1,000?” Nwachukwu says, “More than. I turned 30 on July 7. Nedu, I say: “Give me rough estimate…
Agency Report The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has withheld results of 215, 267 candidates, who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, over alleged malpractice. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head, National Office, HNO, stated this while announcing the results on Monday, in Lagos. According to Dangut, the number represented 11.92 per cent of candidates that sat for the examination. He noted that the figure was 4.37 per cent lower than the 16.29 per cent recorded in the same diet, in 2023. “The withheld results of these candidates that sat for the examination are in connection with…
By Gambo Jagindi The recent End Bad Governance protests in Nigeria have left a trail of economic devastation, with estimated losses of N500 billion. However, amidst the chaos, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Audi, emerged as a shining example of strategic planning and professionalism. While other security chiefs opted for brute force, intimidation, and threats against peaceful protesters, NSCDC took a refreshingly different approach. By deploying civil techniques, they ensured the protection of critical national assets, minimizing damage and loss. The Commandant General, has worked tirelessly before and during the protest,…
Abdul Jelil Adebayo May 20th 2024 was the date. A letter from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation sealed it up. The announcement came. And Shehu Usman Mohammed’s name cropped up. An Assistant Corps Marshall he was. But now he is now the new Corps Marshall for the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. And it is official, the new helmsman at the Corps headquarters in Abuja is Shehu Usman Mohammed. Sulukin Arewan Zaz’zau is his traditional title. He is a Prince from Zaria, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A gentleman to the core…
…as Shaibu resumes as deputy Gov, directs staff to report for duty, Obaseki kicks . Edo Govt accuses Shaibu of impersonating deputy Gov . Obaseki’s claim spurious, says Shaibu Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja Resumption of the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu to his office, on Monday, has sparked off a fresh row between him and his estranged principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu, upon his resumption, directed his staff to also report for duty. He has also warned banks carrying out transactions with the Office of the Deputy Governor of Edo State without his express consent about the illegality…
…as Shaibu resumes as deputy Gov, directs staff to report for duty, Obaseki kicks . Edo Govt accuses Shaibu of impersonating deputy Gov . Obaseki’s claim spurious, says Shaibu Resumption of the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu to his office, on Monday, has sparked off a fresh row between him and his estranged principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu, upon his resumption, directed his staff to also report for duty. He has also warned banks carrying out transactions with the Office of the Deputy Governor of Edo State without his express consent about the illegality of such transactions.…