Politics

The organizers of the planned #DaysOfRage and #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests have written to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, seeking permission to use Eagle Square from August 1 to 10, 2024. The protesters, under the aegis of the Take It Back Movement (TIB), demand unrestricted access to the venue 24/7 and provision of basic amenities like power, water,

The former National Deputy Chairman (Southwest) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George has called on the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) to urgently wade into the crises rocking its Rivers and Edo chapters. The elder statesman lamented that the crisis is assuming an ugly dimension that needs the urgent intervention of the party

President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the Minimum Wage Bill into law next week, following its passage by the National Assembly. NATURENEX reports that the bill was finalized on Wednesday and transmitted to the President on Thursday, after its swift passage by both chambers during Tuesday’s plenary. According to multiple sources within the National

President Bola Tinubu has accepted an invitation from Chinese President, Xi Jinping to pay a state visit to China in September. The invitation was delivered by China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chen Xiaodong, at the Aso Villa on Thursday. This development was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,

The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has declared that his administration is not under the control or influence of any cabal. The President stated that he spent his personal fortunes for election, and, therefore not responsible to any cabal under whatever guise. Tinubu said that even though the banks were closed during the campaign period,

Full Details Of President Tinubu’s Discussion With Traditional Rulers Emerge

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this disclosure during the 2024 Accounts and Budget Seminar, themed “Optimising Nigerian Navy Non-Public Fund Opportunities In A Dynamic Economic Environment The

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo made a startling revelation on Thursday, stating that his mother carried his pregnancy for 12 months before he was born. According to Obasanjo, this unusual delay was attributed to the influence of witches and wizards, who troubled his mother until divine intervention occurred. Obasanjo shared this personal history during a drama

The Federal Government has issued a warning of imprisonment to chairmen of Local Government Areas who may get involved in the mismanagement of funds allocated by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). This warning was issued on Thursday by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Fagbemi, during the

Members of the South East caucus of the House of Representatives have asked Ndigbo to shun the planned nationwide protest, expressing optimism that the SEDC Act will address the effects of the Nigeria civil war. While celebrating the presidential assent to the law establishing a development commission for the area, the lawmakers expressed gratitude to

The Ooni of Ife, HRM Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on Thursday said the greatest concern facing the traditional institution is the possibility of unscrupulous persons hijacking the proposed protest to foment crisis. The Ooni said, “People that are planning to go out there to protest, it’s their civic right, but let them put a face to

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged his participation in various protests throughout his political career but stressed the importance of maintaining non-violence during demonstrations. The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the

A group, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST), has urged Nigerians to exercise calm and restraint ahead of planned protests over hardship and widespread hunger. The group’s president, Manuel Adejorin, expressed concerns about the potential impact of protests on public safety, economic stability, and social cohesion. Adejorin said there is a need for caution, unity, and

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning against a planned protest in Nigeria, citing a sinister plot by some elements to infiltrate the protest and cause chaos and extreme violence. The DSS gave the warning in a statement by Director PR & Stratcoms, Peter Afunanya, on Thursday. According to the DSS, the

A report has indicated that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all state commands to raid all vulcaniser shops in their jurisdiction and seize all un-used tyres and dispose them. The police said the action would stop Nigerians planning to partake in the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest from getting tyres to burn on