Politics

The Nigerian Army has debunked claims that military personnel in Yobe State are poorly fed. Naturenex reports that a viral video shows a man displaying the small portion of semo he received, lamenting that soldiers in Kanama, Yobe State, were being inadequately fed with poor meals. However, reacting in a statement on Thursday, the Director […]

The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has denied claims that he directed telecom companies in the country to tamper with networks due to the nationwide protests which  began on Thursday. Naturenex reports that Nigerians using MTN, Airtel and other networks have had difficulties in accessing the internet due to the unusual slow speed of

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has asked government officials to engage the aggrieved Nigerian youths amid the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Naturenex reports that angry Nigerians had stormed the states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to register their grievance against poverty in the land, high cost of living and demanding better

Eighteen seven lawyers have been freshly elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC). This was made known in a press release on August 1, 2024, by the Secretary of the LPPC, Hajia Hajo Sarki Bello. According to the statement the lawyers were elevated to the

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has slammed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government for allegedly instigating violence in the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest. Naturenex reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, made this known in Abuja, during the first day of the citizen-led hunger protests being held across major cities in

The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended over 50 individuals, including women, in connection with the #EndBadGovernanceProtest held in the state capital. Naija News reports that Nigerians stormed major streets on Thursday to protest the economic hardship and food scarcity. However, the supposed peaceful protest turned violent in some places, with

WhatsApp is considering suspending its services in Nigeria following a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for data privacy violations. Sources close to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, suggest that they are evaluating the possibility of withdrawing some services from Nigeria due to increasing regulatory pressures. In

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja jas raised an alarm, saying the protests in the Nigerian capital has degenerated into chaos. The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the police was becoming overwhelmed. She said the protesters were coming out from

A group, Edo Democracy Movement (EDM) has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the forthcoming Edo State election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to focus on discussing issues rather than engaging in personal attacks against his rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released today by Omoregbe Osayiuwa,

The Movement For Democracy has cautioned voters in Edo State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election against supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the party’s failures to the ongoing nationwide hunger protests. In a statement released today by its convener, Osaze Samuel, the group stated that the widespread economic distress and hunger currently affecting

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the shooting of protesters in Suleja, Niger State amidst the ongoing demonstration against bad governance in the country. The legal body has vowed to take action in response to the incident which has led to the loss of lives. According to reports, security operatives forcefully dispersed a crowd

Amidst ongoing nationwide protests, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has put the country’s 19.1-year-old VIP-configured Boeing 737-700 (BBJ) up for sale. The aircraft, registered as 5N-FGT, was recently transported from Abuja to Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg in Switzerland and is now listed for an undisclosed price. The Boeing 737-700, which has served Nigeria’s presidential fleet since July 2005, is

“Keep Your money” – Protesters Tells Fubara As He Offer ‘Pure Water Money

Protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos State have fled as security forces fired teargas to disperse them. The protest is occurring under tight security surveillance, with officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, and other units strategically positioned around the toll gate. A security official instructed the protesters to relocate to