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…
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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.…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State capital witness also a large turn out on the second day of the Protest which was Peaceful with the former Minister of Youths Sports Solomon Dalung who was addressing the protesters, explained that the protesters are not just asking for good governance but also seeking accountability and transparency from the government. According to him, Nigerians want to know what is happening to their country and how their resources are being utilized,and commended the protesters for their peaceful conduct and urged them to remain law-abiding. While calling on President Bola Tinubu to address the nation…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command in synergy with other security agencies in the State had successfully apprehended 81 miscreants. This happened in a commendable display of swift action, professionalism and dedication to public safety by the operatives in the state. State Commissioner of Police CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama, also assures adequate security and urges the good people of the Caliphate to avoid any form of criminality during the protest. “In disguise of peaceful Protest by the youths mostly young persons, the Protest start at the early hours of today under a very close security watch…
By Muhammad S. Ahmad The #Endbadgovernance and hunger protests had gathered a large crowd of youth including women and children, in parts of the Kano metropolis. From Kabuga underpass to Rijyar Zaki to BUK New Campus, down to Watari river in Janguza, were groups of protesters shouting and chanting, ‘Ba ma yi, (literally, we don’t support this government), end bad governance, end injustice and to hell with the oppressors’ among others. Some were carrying placards and banners with inscriptions such as, ‘Tinubu must go, bring back fuel subsidies and so on. One protester was even shouting, ‘To hell with Nigeria.’…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), has identified over 2000 kilometres of roads for construction to improve transportation across the state. The State Project Coordinator, Engr. Malami Umar Tambuwal said the State government has approved an additional N400 million as its counterpart contribution to the projects and the funds will be released soon. The project is being supported by the World Bank and other development partners and is in progress and expected to be winding off in 2026. Over 2000 kilometres of roads will be reconstructed under the project in phases…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina state government has imposed 24 24-hour curfew in the Dutsinma local government area. The government also imposed a curfew from 7 am to 7 pm for all parts of the state. The secretary to the state government Abdullahi Garba Faskari announced the government’s decision in a statement issued to newsmen. According to the statement, the government has banned unusual gatherings and all types of protests across the state. The statement said the decision followed an emergency State Security Council meeting on the reported breakdown of law and order during the protest. It said the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 50 youths during the nationwide protest. The state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar Musa told newsmen that the suspects were arrested in an attempt to cause violence and loot properties. Musa said the suspect will soon be charged in court after an investigation. He said the suspects were arrested in different parts of the state with the majority from Katsina town. “ln Daura alone we arrested seven suspects while the majority of those arrested are from Katsina metropolitan,” Musa said. The Police Commissioner denied reports of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Central Committee for the establishment of the Federal Government Polytechnic in Sokoto State has identified site for the establishment of the institute in Yabo local government area of the state soon. The Director Polytechnics and Allied matters, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Education Dr. Ejeh Usman stated this when his committee inspected the proposed sites for the establishment of the Polytechnic in Yabo local government area on Thursday. Also speaking, the chairman of the committee constituted by the State government to identify a suitable and convenient site, Prof Malami Tambuwal said they were…