… says ‘we must continue to support local production’ Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has thrown his weight behind Dangote Refinery over the looming controversy surrounding the refinery over its claims of sabotage, and the claim by the regulators that the refinery is producing substandard products and operating at low capacity. The regulators’ claims met with resistance by the Chairman/ CEO of the Dangote Group, Alh Aliko Dangote, who alleged at a world press conference that there was a deliberate attempt to undermine the refinery so that Nigeria would continue to patronize a…
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. Many injured Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja Clashes have erupted between protesters and police in Abuja, as security forces used teargas to disperse demonstrators gathered around the Federal Secretariat. The protest, part of a nationwide movement dubbed “10 days of rage,” is demanding action against economic hardship and soaring inflation. Despite a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court order restricting protesters to the MKO Abiola stadium, some demonstrators defied the directive, leading to heated arguments with police personnel. A significant police presence is visible across the nation as the protest gains momentum. Several injuries have been reported, with protesters and police…
Protesters at the Eagles Square shouted down the Minister of State for Youths Development, Ayodele Olawande, who arrived at the Eagles Square in Abuja to address the protesters. As the minister tried to address the crowd, the protesters continued to chant “hunger dey”, preventing the minister from speaking. However, after quelling the crowd, the minister said he wasn’t attempting to shut down the protest, describing himself as a comrade who has attended between a hundred and five hundred protests. “I’m not here to fight you, I’m not here to ask you not to protest, it is your right. Like I…
Protesters, on Thursday, in Abuja, vowed that their action will continue unless President Bola Tinubu meets their demands. They urged Tinubu to do the needful and they protests would be immediately called off. Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, while addressing journalists in Abuja, lamented that the oppression under the president’s leadership had lasted too long. Adenola said, “The various court orders restricting protesters to particular locations are an aberration. ”Our presence here today is an announcement that we have been oppressed for too long. “Today, we have risen. We saying to the president that unless President…
Agency Report Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in an electronic vote starting Thursday that replaces the fanfare of in-person balloting that usually kicks off the party’s national convention. Less than two weeks after Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, his 52-year-old vice president is in full control of the party, having emerged as the only Democrat in the running to challenge Republican Donald Trump in November. Just under 4,000 delegates, the grassroots activists and politicians allocated during the primary process, sent in signatures backing Harris to be on the ballot for the five-day electronic…
Police in Lagos have arrested two suspects, recovering a large cache of weapons from them in the Mushin area of the state. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, said the tactical team responded to a call about armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, around 1 am. The team arrested Sherrif Mustapha, 42, and Suturat Lateef, 28, while one other suspect escaped. According to the statement read, “This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in Surulere…
. Heavy security presence at venue Protesters on Thursday converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Their action is in compliance with a court order restricting them to the facility. They gathered as early as 6 am chanting solidarity slogans and singing songs. Heavily armed security operatives have also been deployed at the stadium. Young Nigerians, activists and groups had declared the protest in response to the economic hardship. The protests are expected to last between August 1st to 10th. Details later…
. Why we’re worried, shun protests, FG begs Nigerians . Give Tinubu more time, Senate begs Nigerians . Over 25,000 security operatives deployed in Kaduna . Police deactivate explosive device in Lagos . Court restricts protesters to Abuja stadium . Lagos won’t allow another #EndSARS, Sanwo-Olu warns . Kano Gov invites protesters to Govt House, warns against violence . CSOs set up situation room, unveil dedicated telephone lines . Be professional, IG tells police officers
The United State Mission in Nigeria has asked some of its staff not to come to work on the first two days of the planned nationwide protests. Nigerians, many of them young people, have called for demonstrations from August 1 over soaring costs. Living costs spiked in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu ended the fuel subsidy and eased foreign exchange controls after coming to power in May last year. Inflation hit record levels at 34.19 per cent in June, with food inflation more than 40.87 per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The police, military and the Department…
As the nation gears up to witness the beginning of the 10-day- hunger protest on Thursday, the safety of all during protests remains paramount. The protest, which is scheduled to be held from August 1-10 across the 36 states of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, seeks to force the government to address the harsh economic realities bedevilling the populace. However, engaging in any protest requires some preparations that you must note as it’s easy to become carried away with the agitation. Therefore, in this piece, PUNCH Online highlights some key tips to stay safe before, during and after…