From Christiana Gokyo Jos In a decisive move to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos/Bukuru Metropolis, effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Governor Mutfwang, in consultation with state security agencies, took this decision after reviewing the actions of unscrupulous individuals who exploited the nationwide protest to unleash terror on innocent citizens. A statement was signed and issue to Newsmen in Jos by the Direction of Press and Public Affair Gyang Bere. The governor noted that these criminal elements, armed with…
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…Rustle over 1, 260 livestock From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, the cross borders fleeing bandits attacked and killed eight farmers while working on their farms at the borders Community of Gudu local government area of Sokoto State last Friday. The Bandits allegedly to have entered Nigeria from the Republic of Mali also rustled over 1,260,000 domestic animals including 260 cows, 1000 sheep and goats belonging to the Gudu communities. The Sole Administrator of the Local Government Area, Alhaji Umar Maikano Balle stated this and monitored in the Newsmagazine Hausa Programme “Tubalin Tsaro”, aired by VOA Hausa Service. MaiKano…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola As the Endbadgovernce protest enters its 4th day, Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has called that as the government has heard the citizens they must be seen doing the needful in providing solutions to citizens’ concerns. In a statewide broadcast at Government at House Chambers in Yola, Adamawa state he said, it is the time to “safely say our people have to harken to our calls for calm and the situation is peaceful; where there are pockets of protests, the protesters are a minority, who are conducting themselves in the most respectable civil manner while…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In Jos the Plateau State Capital of the fourth day of the Protest by Citizens of Nigeria’s, today’s events took on a more solemn tone, as the Church Service was celebrated at the venue of the Protest at the Old Airport round about in Jos on Sunday. At the venue of the Protest,Prophet Isa Elbuba and Solomon Dalung remain committed to the Nigerian cause, calling for peaceful coordination and obedience to instructions. Protesters at the venue of the Sunday service are both Christian and Muslim,prayers were offered, and in a display of interfaith solidarity While Citizens…
From Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates Nigeria’s D’Tigress on qualifying for the quarter-final of the women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. D’Tigress will be the first African team in basketball to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympics. The President commends the team for their uncommon demonstration of resilience, teamwork, and diligence. President Tinubu also commends the coach and managers of the team for their dutifulness and dedication. The President enjoins the brave Tigress not to rest on their oars until the final victory is won. President Tinubu assures the team and the entire Nigerian contingent…
By Agency report Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence of Staff (CDS), has urged the media to stop giving undue publicity to the protests by some groups. “I noticed that all the stations were hooked up to the protests the other day. “The media should not do this. This is not an election,” Musa told newsmen on Friday in Abuja. He was reacting to the nationwide protests declared by some groups said to be protesting against economic hardship in the country. The protests started on Thursday. “We don’t give them that coverage for them to feel. Some people just…
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…
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…