Politics

Protesters have set the gatehouse of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Kano State ablaze. The development was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, via his official X account. The protesters, who are participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, are demanding an end to the dire economic

Protesters at Eagles Square in Abuja rejected Minister of State for Youth Development Ayodele Olawande’s attempt to address them, chanting “hunger dey” and drowning out his voice. However, after calming the crowd, Olawande assured them he wasn’t there to suppress the protest, citing his own experience participating in numerous demonstrations. “I’m not here to fight

The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a fresh directive to officers across the country as protesters take to the streets today. According to a statement personally signed by Egbetokun, intelligence gathered by the Nigeria Police reveals that the movement behind the planned protest, the “Take It Back Movement,” aims to unleash mayhem on

Sudan’s leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has firmly ruled out any negotiations with paramilitary groups following his survival of a drone strike in the country’s eastern region on Wednesday. The Sudanese army reported that five individuals were killed during a drone strike targeting a graduation ceremony at the Gibet military base, which Burhan was attending.

Protesters have begun to assemble in front of the popular Port Harcourt Pleasure Park in Rivers State for the hunger protest, which begins today. The protesters are seen waving the Nigerian flag and holding banners they brought along with them. https://x.com/channelstv/status/1818900244098089372?t=mY7KRllacc3CK3_YBC5_fg&s=19 More to follow…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers of the force to deal decisively” with arsonists and troublemakers as youths stage #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and economic hardship across the Federation starting on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Egbetokun gave the order on the eve of the protest. Speaking via a statement he

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a closed-door meeting with leaders of Nigeria’s commercial banking sector at the State House in Abuja to discuss the newly imposed windfall tax. The session, led by Finance Minister Wale Edun, included prominent figures such as Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa, and Ladi Balogun, Group CEO of

The Edo State Police Command has promised to support and protect the citizens during the planned protests, as long as they are conducted peacefully. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, during a press briefing on Wednesday evening He emphasized the right of citizens to protest, stating, “Police will

The two chambers of the National Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to increase the percentage of Ways and Means loans the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) can give to the Federal Government. Naija News reports the Senate and the House of Representatives increased the credit facility the Federal Government can get from the apex bank

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has restricted participants in the planned August 1 hunger protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola Stadium, also known as the National Stadium. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte application brought before him by

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has restricted participants in the protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola Stadium, also known as the National Stadium. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the hunger protest is scheduled for August 1. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Wednesday in Abuja, while delivering a ruling

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and other leaders in the Agege area of Lagos met on Wednesday emphasizing the need for unity, resilience and patience as the country anticipates a nationwide protest. According to Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele, the leaders also met with various youth

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has invited citizens of the state who wish to join the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to the Government House for dialogue. He made the invitation while addressing business owners, traditional rulers, and religious leaders in Kano on Wednesday. He warned against any form of violence during

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, raising the percentage of Ways and Means loans from 5% to 10%. The bill, which was read for the first time at plenary on Wednesday, aims to enable the Federal Government to meet its immediate and future obligations, including

Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has vehemently denied recent reports claiming that he has left the Labour Party (LP). In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time Programme on Tuesday, Okonkwo clarified that he remains a committed member of the party. “I am embarrassed by the suggestion that I have left the Labour

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologondiyan, said President Bola Tinubu’s aides blaming Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar for the planned hunger protest shows poverty of ideas in the presidency. Kola Ologbondiyan said neither the former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi; nor the former presidential candidate of the