Tinubu Holds Urgent Security Council Meeting Amid National Protests
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a crucial Security Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This urgent meeting is in response to the ongoing nationwide protests against hunger. The meeting, which started at 2:00 pm, includes key officials such as the Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Security Adviser, all service chiefs, […]
Lagos Firm Sues Wike for N200 Million Over Abuja Zoological Garden Land
A Lagos-based company, Micro Investment Limited, has taken legal action against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, and others over the revocation of a piece of land in Abuja intended for a zoological garden. The lawsuit, filed in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, also names the Federal Capital Development […]
Katsina Protests: Youths Waving Russian Flags Dispersed by Police with Tear Gas
Protests have broken out in Katsina State, with young people marching and waving Russian flags. They were heard chanting in Hausa, “Hunger is killing us.” The police responded by trailing the protesters and firing tear gas to disperse them. The protests began on Monday morning, August 5, according to Daily Trust. The sight of Russian […]
The Nigerian Government Has Issued a Travel Alert For Citizens Planning to Visit The UK
The Nigerian government has issued a significant travel alert for its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom. This advisory comes in light of recent riots and civil unrest that have heightened the risk of violence and disorder in various parts of the UK. The travel alert, conveyed through a statement by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, […]
Activist Micheal Lenin Arrested by DSS Amidst Ongoing Protest
In the early hours of Monday, the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly arrested Micheal Lenin, a key activist in the ongoing protests against poor governance in Nigeria. Lenin was taken from his home in Abuja around 2 am, according to Damilare Adenola of the Take It Back Movement. The arrest happened in front of […]
Stakeholders Criticize Tinubu’s Speech as EndBadGovernance Protests Continue to Escalate
President Bola Tinubu’s recent address to the nation concerning the ongoing protests against economic hardships has sparked significant criticism. The nationwide protests, which began on August 1, have involved demonstrations in various states, with some escalating into violence and resulting in both deaths and injuries. In his speech, Tinubu acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians […]
General Ibrahim Babangida Denies Endorsing Military Rule, Affirms Support for Democracy
General Ibrahim Babangida, former Military President of Nigeria, has clarified that he did not endorse military rule, contrary to claims made in a recent social media post. The post, circulated on X, was shared from a parody account, not his official profile. In response, Babangida’s media office, through a statement from Mahmud Abdullahi, made it […]
Residents of Katsina Block Road and Pray for Safety Amid Bandit Attacks
In a powerful display of desperation and hope, residents of Ƴankara in Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina State, took to the streets this weekend to protest ongoing insecurity in their region. The community blocked Sokoto Road, a major thoroughfare, as a means of drawing attention to their plight. The protesters, deeply affected by a series […]
#EndBadGovernance Protest Continues in Lagos Despite Presidential Address”
The ‘End Hunger’ protest in Lagos is set to continue today, August 5, 2024, at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota. Despite President Tinubu’s recent nationwide address, the organisers remain resolute in their cause. They criticized President Tinubu for taking three days of protests to address the nation. During his broadcast, the President acknowledged the […]
Hoodlums Pursue #EndBadGovernance Protesters in Lagos
In Lagos, hoodlums chased away #EndBadGovernance protesters who had gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota. At around 10:30am, a dispute arose among the protest organizers. A lawyer named JP advised the protesters to leave, citing President Bola Tinubu’s recent address to the nation. However, another group, led by 70-year-old Adegboyega Adeniji of Peace Action […]