By Rabiu Sanusi In the aftermath of troubling incidents that disrupted a peaceful protest in Kano, the Governor of Kano State Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf set to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the vandalism, injuries, and tragic loss of lives that occurred during the recent protest in the state. Addressing journalists on Monday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, announced that the governor is implementing proactive measures to restore order and ensure justice for all victims. The governor has conveyed deep regret regarding the disturbances instigated by certain unpatriotic individuals driven by self-interest. He has reiterated…
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The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has exonerated itself from the alleged display of the national flag by some demonstrators in the country. The Embassy in a statement in Abuja says the government of the Russian Federation as well as any Russian officials are not involved in these activities and do not coordinate them in any way. The statement emphasized that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria. The Embassy says Russia respects Nigerian democracy and believes that peaceful demonstrations in conformity with Nigerian law are a manifestation of democracy. It further declares that the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has appealed to the Nigerian youths to suspend the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest and dialogue with the government for the improvement of the economy and national development programmes. The legislator, in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, said the call for the youths to discontinue the protest followed incidents of looting and destruction of lives and properties in some parts of the country. Ahmed, who is a member representing Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency of Katsina State,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the number of new voters for the Edo State Governorship election stood at 119,206 and 58,708 for Ondo State. According to the Commission, these figures do not include the 8,847 applications for transfer into Edo State and the 3,132 into Ondo State from other States of the Federation. Similarly, they do not include applications for transfer within the two States because they are already captured on the register of voters. In a statement signed and issued on Monday to newsmen in Abuja by the National Commissioner and…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government under the watch of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has distanced itself from hundreds of protesters carrying Russian flags around the State, insisting that they are not a known group to the Government. The Director General of Media and Publicity to the Governor, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Explained that during the Media Pallie with a Journalist in his office on Monday. The Director of Media said the protesters carrying Russian flags were not affiliated with the government or any of its agents. Dawakin Tofa added that the genuine protesters had submitted their grievances,…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government said it had received a donation of over 90,000 bags of grains from the Federal Government since March 2023. Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Muhammed Goje, stated this in an interview with the Newsmen in Damaturu. Dr Goje said that the donation was part of the government’s efforts to cushion hardship in the state at large. He listed the grains to include: 30,000 bags of rice and 60,000 bags of sorghum and maize respectively. Dr Goje commended the federal government for its continuous support of the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Following the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has said, he not not against protest as is a constitutional right of citizens and is a wake-up call to the government, as it bounds in the armpit of the law. The Governor disclosed this while addressing the good people of the state saying “Fellow citizens, we can feel your pain; we can relate with what you are passing through; but we also assure you that as your leaders, the best payback you deserve from us is an advocacy to any level and a…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a security council meeting at the state house. The meeting was also attended by Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, and came after a broadcast by the president apparently to appraise the state of the nation. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) reports that the yardstick behind the meeting is yet to be announced. Some sections of Nigerians have taken to the streets since August 1, protesting across the country. More details after the meeting.
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom to be extra vigilant following the recent protests by far-right groups in parts of the UK. A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe advised Nigerians to abide by guidelines issued by UK authorities and avoid political processions and rallies. Nigerians are advised to contact the High Commission in the UK to follow the latest updates via hc@nigeriahc.org.uk, or telephone +442078391244. However, the statement says this advisory remains under review.
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos As the Plateau State Government imposed 24 24-hour curfew following the actions of unscrupulous elements amidst the peaceful protest in the State, the state Police Command has warned Plateau residents to comply with the curfew as anyone found violating the directive will be arrested and prosecuted by the extant laws of the land. The Plateau State Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina disclosed this in a statement signed by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO)DSP Alfred Alabo said, their message to the miscreants and mischief makers is simple, leave Plateau State or be ready to face…