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Osun State Closes Schools Due to Planned Protest

The Osun State government has ordered the closure of all schools and stopped academic activities due to an upcoming protest against hunger. This decision was communicated through a memo from the state’s Ministry of Education, signed by the permanent secretary, MK Jimoh. The memo directed parents, guardians, and school owners to halt all academic activities […]

EFCC Investigates Bank Accounts Linked to Protest Sponsors

Commission (EFCC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the bank accounts of individuals and organizations suspected of sponsoring an upcoming nationwide protest against hunger. Collaboration with DSS The EFCC is reportedly collaborating with the Department of State Services (DSS) to gather extensive information on the alleged sponsors of the protest. A senior EFCC official, who […]

How Next-of-Kin Can Claim Funds in Dormant Accounts: New CBN Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new rules that make it easier for next-of-kin, legal representatives, and beneficial owners to claim funds from dormant accounts. According to the recent update, these individuals can now submit applications to banks to recover unclaimed money. To claim these funds, you’ll need to provide legal proof of […]

Nigerian Government Starts Selling 50kg Rice for N40,000 to Calm Protesters

The Tinubu-led federal government has announced that they are now selling 50kg bags of rice for N40,000 each. This new initiative aims to address the high cost of living and ease the concerns of those planning nationwide protests. During a press briefing, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, shared that this decision was […]

Give President Tinubu More Time to Fix Nigeria, Says Youth Group In Ogun State 

A youth group in Ogun State, called the Ogun Youth Advocate for Social Development (OGYASD), says it is unrealistic to expect President Tinubu to fix Nigeria in just one year. According to the group, previous governments have caused significant damage to the country, and it will take more time to make meaningful changes. The group’s […]

Tinubu Orders NNPCL to Sell Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira

In a major policy shift, President Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery using Naira. This new approach, announced by Bayo Onanuga, a media aide to the president, is designed to stabilize fuel prices and the Naira-Dollar exchange rate. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]

President Tinubu Signs National Minimum Wage Bill Into Law

In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has officially signed a law that raises Nigeria’s National Minimum Wage to N70,000. The announcement came during a Federal Executive Council meeting attended by Cabinet members and leaders of the National Assembly. This new wage policy aims to improve the standard of living for many workers across the […]

Hunger Protest Begins in Niger State Over Cost of Living Crisis

A large group of youths in Niger State took to the streets to protest against the ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria. Carrying placards with messages like “Enough is Enough,” “Stop Anti-Masses Policies,” “We Are Not Slaves In Our Country,” “Hardship Is Unbearable,” and “Fuel Subsidy Must Be Back,” they expressed their frustrations and […]