Nigerians Question Timing of Oro Festival Amid Upcoming Protests
Nigerians are raising concerns over the timing of the Oro Festival in Lagos, which is scheduled to run from August 1 to August 15. This festival, a significant Yoruba cultural event, overlaps with a period when some groups plan to hold protests against the country’s economic hardships. The Lagos State government announced the festival in […]
Nigerian Government Holds Emergency Meeting Over Planned August 1 Protest
The Nigerian government has called for an urgent meeting with ministers to discuss the nationwide protest planned for August 1, 2024. This meeting, set for July 24, 2024, at 10 am, will take place at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Conference Room. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Minister […]
FCT Minister Wike Criticizes Upcoming Nationwide Protest
On July 23, 2024, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), took a stand against the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for August. This protest, organized in response to rising hunger and economic hardship, has been labeled by Wike as a political move rather than a genuine call for change. During his visit to […]
Government Officials Panic, Police on High Alert Over Planned Nationwide Protest
As economic hardship worsens, Nigerian youths plan to protest across the country from August 1-10, 2024. The protests, gaining momentum in the North and other regions, aim to draw government attention to citizens’ struggles. Since President Bola Tinubu removed the fuel subsidy in May 2023, life has become harder, leading to calls for policy reversals. […]
Lagos Workers Complain as Rain Causes Traffic Jams and Flooding
Several workers in Lagos have expressed their frustration over the continuous rain on Wednesday, which is causing significant traffic congestion and flooding in many parts of the state. According to reports from NAN, Lagos is experiencing continuous rainfall, resulting in severe traffic jams and widespread flooding across the city. Employees who spoke with NAN mentioned […]
CAN Urges Nigerian Government to Address Insecurity and Economic Challenges
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Nigerian government to focus on resolving issues of insecurity and economic difficulties for the benefit of the citizens. The call was made by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement released on Wednesday. Okoh highlighted the need for integrity, transparency, and accountability in government, emphasizing […]
Nigerians Protest Hardship, Demand Tinubu’s Resignation
As Nigerians observe Democracy Day on June 12, many citizens protested the country’s current conditions. The protesters took to the streets to express their frustration with hunger and economic struggles. In Lagos, demonstrators in Ikeja called for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to step down. They cited the severe economic hardship, stating that “Nigerians can’t comfortably […]
NLC Closes Lagos Secretariat in Ikeja
The Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, has been closed off by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to block workers from entering the premises. This action follows the National NLC’s directive due to the Federal Government’s failure to implement the Minimum Wage demand under President Bola Tinubu. Workers assembled at […]
NASS Plan to Bring Back Old National Anthem Divides Nigerians
Last Thursday, Nigerians were surprised when a bill proposing to replace the current National Anthem with the old one was introduced in both houses of the National Assembly, and it quickly passed all three readings in one day. On Monday, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate […]