By Kassim Afegbua The embarrassment that ruffled the Edo State Governor ObASUEki and his annointed godson, was worse than being drenched in the rain wearing only a sheer shirt, and no underpants. He was left hapless by his choice to use the 1st August protest to score cheap political points: his plot was ill fated. The plot did not only boomerang, it expressly exposed the roost of those political demagogues and economic predators in Osadebe Avenue and their footsoldiers concerning the official plundering of our collective patrimony: in ObASUEki’s kingdom, everything revolves around politics and political marabouts. The Governor, had…
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Violent far-right riots have erupted in the northeast English city of Sunderland amid a string of anti-immigrant protests following the killing of three children at a dance class earlier this week. Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Helena Barron said officers on faced “serious and sustained levels of violence” after several hundred people rampaged in Sunderland’s city centre, attacking police and setting fire to at least one car and a building next to a police office. Eight people were arrested following hours of what Barron described as “utterly deplorable” disturbances. Three officers required hospital treatment and two remained in hospital early on…
Jamiu Abiola, son of late Nigerian business mogul, Chief MKO Abiola, has said the forces that annulled the June 12 1993 election and denied his father the opportunity to become Nigeria’s president have descended on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Abiola’s son, who currently serves as Special Assistant (SA) to the President on Special Duties, said those protesting against hardship and demanding improved lives, were emotional and have not sat down to reflect on Tinubu’s achievements. Jamiu spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s coverage of the ongoing protest. Tinubu to address Nigerians as arrests, killings mar protestsMany feared killed…
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has said that President Bola Tinubu is monitoring the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. For the third day running, Nigerians have been out on the streets, demanding reversal of fuel subsidy removal and other policies they tagged anti-masses. The protests have degenerated into violence in some states, with more than 40 persons killed, according to the Nigeria Labour Congress. Human rights activists, public commentators, politicians and other stakeholders have asked Tinubu to address the nation. Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, in a statement on Saturday, said Tinubu’s silence was worrisome. “It is worrisome…
Many persons were feared killed while others sustained injuries, on Saturday, as hoodlums clashed with security operatives in Kano. The worst hit areas, it was learnt, are Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna to Bachirawa areas in Fagge Local Government, Kofar Nassarawa in Kano municipal and Unguwa Uku area of Tarauni Local Government. Eyewitnesses said the face-off began when some group of youths defied the curfew imposed on the state and hit the streets in continuation of the nationwide protest that has since been marred by violence in the state. Resident of Rijiyar Lemo, Abdulkadir Musa, said, “At least eight people were shot…
President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement on Saturday titled ‘President Tinubu to address the nation.’ Ngelale urged television, radio, and other electronic media outlets to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast. The statement added, “The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the same day.” Protesters…
…says Govs have received over N570bn for food security for Nigerians Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris during the week told Nigerians to hold their state Governors accountable, saying that all of the Governors have received well over N570billion to ensure food security for Nigerians since President Bola Tinubu administration was inaugurated. The Minister disclosed this while speaking on the “Brekete Family Show”. On the programme, Idris opened up about a lot of hidden secrets by the Governors. He said, “In this our constitution, the money doesn’t belong only to the Federal Government. Federal Government has their shares,…
…says corruption ravaging society Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Noble Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has defended one of the phrases ‘blood for blood’ used by the National Association of Seadogs, otherwise known as Pyrates Confraternity, noting that the expression means blood donation to save lives as against the public beliefs that the statement means bloodthirst. Soyinka stated this during his 26th Annual Lecture Series organised by members of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) to mark his 90th birthday held on Friday, at the June 12 Cultural Centre Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the unveiling of a book, ‘Ship Ahoy’ to document the…
Segun Babatunde, Bauchi As the World celebrates the 2024 Breastfeeding Week, a Non – Governmental Organisation (NGO), Alive & Thrive FHI360, has urged all stakeholders to work together to make Bauchi State a breastfeeding-friendly haven. Making the call during the occasion marking the week, the Bauchi State Coordinator, Alive & Thrive FHI360, Mr. Asimobi Chidiebere, enjoined everyone to join hands together to create a society that values and enables breastfeeding. According to him, “As we observe the week, let everyone support breastfeeding mothers in their families, workplaces, and communities”. While highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for mothers, babies, and our…
The International Press Institute, IPI Nigeria, has warned security agencies to stop their incessant attacks on journalists covering the #Endbadgobernance protests in the country. IPI Nigeria, in a statement jointly signed by its President, Mr. Musikilu Mojeed and Legal Adviser, Mr. Tobi Soniyi, warned against further attacks on journalists covering the protests. IPI Nigeria, which listed different cases of attacks on journalists during the protest, stressed that it was the constitutional duty of journalists to cover the protests and should therefore not be attacked while carrying out their duties. IPI Nigeria said, “We call on heads of security agencies to…