By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua and Nguru, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has approved a review in the curfew imposed on the three towns by five (5) hours. In a press released signed by Birg Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd) the SA security matters to Governor Buni said, The curfew is now relaxed from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM for people to undertake lawful activitieswith effect from Sunday, 4th August 2024. The Security agencies are enjoined to maintain the current level of security alertness and…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Nigeria’s President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, addresses the nation on the ongoing nationwide protest. Below is the full text. My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. 2. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. 3. I am especially pained by the loss…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The protest of “Hunger and EndBadGovernance” which began on Thursday 1st August 2024 and currently carry out by some Nigerians in some parts of the country, the African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation ITUC has condemned the violent suppression of unarmed, and peaceful protesters in Nigeria. According to ITUC , the tragic loss of lives in Kaduna, Suleja, and other parts of the country is a devastating reminder of the dire socio-economic conditions that have driven millions of Nigerians to the streets, demanding their fundamental rights and dignity. In a statement signed and…
…Says 24-hrs curfew remain By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to politicians attempting to exploit peaceful protests for their gains. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service today, the state Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, expressed deep concern over the recent incidents where legitimate demonstrations were hijacked by unscrupulous individuals with political motives. He emphasized the state government’s unwavering commitment to the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and protest but stressed that such rights must be exercised responsibly. He warned that any attempt to incite violence, damage property, or disrupt…
…Seeks more academic support From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The UNICEF implemented interventions in Sokoto State was aimed at empowering adolescent girls and boys across some selected Schools has started yeilding impacts especially among students trainees in skill acquisition training. Ali Fodio Government Secondary School Takatuku in Bodinga town is part of the school benefitted with UNICEF’s interventions. The UNICEF intervention in Sokoto State aimed at empowering adolescent girls and boys on how to be self reliance. At least,100 students of the school have received various skills acquisition training programmes which so far started making prospects to Sokoto and Nigeria…
By Rabiu Sanusi The member representing Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency, Kano in the House of Representatives Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has gave stern warning to member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Constituency, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, to stop insulting the NNPP National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, FNSE. Doguwa, was in a viral video recently seen attacking Sen. Kwankwaso and his followers in Kano state. But reacting at a rally of 5,000 supporters from all the units of his constituency organized for distribution of fertilizer and forms for N150,000 cash grant to 1,000 households, distribution of 200 solar street lights and sharing of…
By Agency report The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has placed all police units on red alert following incidents of violence recorded in the ongoing protest. Egbetokun made the announcement at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said the events in some major cities in the country on Day-1 of the protest showed that the protest had turned to mass uprising and looting. According to him, those who were in the forefront of promoting the idea of the protest were not around to lead it. He said hoodlums have been let loose on innocent Nigerians and…
By Agency report The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has said that the 200 million dollar fine against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC was based on discriminatory practices and sanctionable offences committed. The acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that the penalty was slammed on the companies after three years of intensive investigations. Abdullahi said the companies were found culpable of denying Nigerian data subjects the right to self determination, unauthorised transfer and sharing of personal data which was not the…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the federal government will partners with Civil Society of Nigeria in combating insecurity nationwide. During a meeting with the National Council’s delegation in his office at Ship House, led by Comrade Johnny Emmanuel, the Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration with civil society organizations in addressing insecurity. Badaru who commended the National Council for Civil Society of Nigeria for not participating in the ongoing protests and highlighted to them the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s numerous initiatives to turn the economy around for the benefit of all Nigerians.…