Police officers are investigating the mysterious death of a cross-dresser found along the Katampe-Mabushi expressway in Abuja on Thursday. The individual, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered lying motionless in female clothing, prompting a distress call to the Command Control Room at 7:40 am. According to SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, preliminary investigations revealed no means of identification on the deceased, who was subsequently taken to Maitama District Hospital, where doctors confirmed the death. “In response to a distress call received by the Command Control Room on 08/08/2024 at about 07:40 AM, that an unidentified lady…
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Commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had crippled social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said that dialogue was the only option to address the grievances of the protesters. “I have not eaten for two days because of the curfew; our customers are nowhere to be found,” she said. She urged the organisers to shelve their protests and negotiate with the government…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has alleged the invasion of its national secretariat in Abuja by armed security operatives both in uniform and mufti. NLC president Joe Ajaero said this in a text message sent to the group WhatsApp platform of labour correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr Ajaero said that the invasion of the Labour House was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. “Comrades, armed security men, both in uniform and mufti, just invaded the Labour House in their numbers and were at the 10th Floor and 2nd Floor,” he said. He alleged that “they ransacked books at the…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of 16-year-old boy Isma’il Muhammad in Zaria during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The commission expressed deep concerns over the killing during the 24-hour curfew imposed to curtail the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. In Zaria, Kaduna. The executive secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, made the call while reacting to the incident that led to the killing. He said it was particularly troubling given NHRC’s previous advisory on the excesses of law enforcement agencies during the protests, reiterating that the right to life is sacrosanct and should not be…
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has announced the demise of his son, Ifeanyi. Duru posted the news on Instagram on Thursday, expressing his grief. Duru shared a photo of Ifeanyi, accompanied by a heartfelt caption. “My champ!! My lion…you fought like a lion…if this is the way He wants it, so be it. I still judge you faithful… Ifeanyi my champ… I will miss you son… I will forever love you… Rest in peace son…rest… I give you thanks Lord!” Duru said. Months before this tragic event, Duru posted a picture of Ifeanyi on December 2O23, to celebrate his 15th…
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. The announcement was contained in a circular dated August 7, 2023, and titled “2024 Batch “B” Orientation Course”. It was signed by the Director, PRS, Ahmed Ikaka, for the Director General of the corps. The circular noted that the orientation exercise will take place across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. Protesters lament the deteriorating situation of the country as hunger protest continue. | Punch The orientation course is set to commence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024,…
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a strong condemnation of the Federal Government’s handling of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, calling for an immediate reversal of the policies that have plunged the nation into economic hardship. The NEC convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday to assess the impact of these policies on Nigerian workers and the broader population. In a communiqué signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NEC expressed deep concern over the government’s response to the mass protests, which began on August 1, 2024. The protests, triggered by widespread…
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of one Habibu Aminu from Lere village in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state by an operative of Operation Safe Heaven stationed in the area. This was disclosed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, in a press release issued on Wednesday. Wakil explained that the situation arose following an altercation between some members of the Peoples Democratic Party from Lere Village, and personnel of Operation Safe Heaven stationed in Tafawa Balewa. He noted, “It is important to note that the command swiftly responded to the…
Envoys of Côte d’Ivoire, Poland, Britain and the U.S. diplomatic missions have praised Nigeria’s strategic approach to nationwide protests. The envoys disclosed this in separate remarks on Wednesday in Abuja when foreign affairs minister Yussuf Tuggar briefed heads of diplomatic missions on the protests. Kalilou Traore, ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire, commended Mr Tuggar for the initiative to update the diplomats on the protests, saying it will help tackle the spread of fake news. According to him, Mr Tuggar’s explanation will help them finalise their respective reports to be sent to the various country capitals. Stanislaw Gulinski, charge d’Affairs of the…
The police have warned against the setting aside of August 8 (8/8) to celebrate cultism, saying any unlawful gathering would not be tolerated. Specifically, the police command in Osun issued the warning in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the command received credible intelligence that some cultism groups were planning to celebrate cultism on Thursday, known as ‘8/8’. “In view of this, the command, therefore, warns cultists and other unscrupulous elements in the state to jettison the plan or any of such action(s) forthwith as the command is earnestly monitoring their activities.…