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…
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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…
…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…