The leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have emphasized the importance of unity and cohesion among party members to secure victory in the upcoming November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. This message was conveyed during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure by the party’s leaders from the Irele Local Government Area. The leaders resolved to combine their resources to re-elect Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the upcoming election, emphasizing the party’s interest and the benefit to the people of the state. In his address, the state Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, called for unity…
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Some residents of Awka, the capital of Anambra, have expressed mixed reactions to President Bola Tinubu’s address on Sunday over the ongoing nationwide #EndHunger protest. Some said the address was timely and empathetic, but it failed to address some issues that led to the protest. Chris Azor, the coordinator of Anambra State Civil Society Network (ASCONET), said the president was able to highlight some of the steps his administration was taking to ameliorate the numerous challenges he met while assuming office. Mr Azor, a good governance advocate, said the speech did not provide measures to address the grouses of the…
Protest organisers in Osun State have promised to meet to decide the next line of action after President Bola Tinubu appealed to demonstrators to halt the exercise and embrace dialogue.The Osun Coordinator of the group behind the protest, Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, Ajala Adetunji, said that the presidential appeal would be reviewed by all involved in the protest.He said, “The protest is not a one-man show, especially as far as Osun’s case is concerned. As far as the presidential address this morning is concerned, Mr President did not address any of our concerns. The President was not specific on…
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong has knocked President Bola Tinubu’s presidential broadcast on nationwide protest, describing it as ignoring real demands of protesters. Inibehe stated that despite what Nigerians have witnessed across the country in the last three days, Vanguard reported that President Tinubu on Sunday morning while reacting to the ongoing hunger protests in a national broadcast, urged protesters to suspend their demonstrations to prevent further violence and bloodshed. The protest entered its fourth day on Sunday, with demonstrators demanding an end to hardship and poor governance. Protesters are demanding the reinstatement of fuel subsidy to ease the burden…
The Jigawa and Yobe governments have relaxed the curfew imposed sequel to the disturbances during the nationwide protest. The Jigawa government also lifted the curfew in 19 other local government areas after a review of the security situation in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Sagir Musa, on Sunday in Dutse. “Its been relaxed henceforth from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am from Sunday Aug. 4, 2024, pending when the security situation further improves. “The State Joint Security Committee has also lifted the curfew in 19 LGAs of the state where there was…
A legal practitioner, identified simply as JP, has stated that the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests will resume on the next Independence Day, 1 October 2024, if President Bola Tinubu fails to address the demands of the protesters. He said this on Sunday while speaking to journalists at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in the Ojota area of Lagos State. In a video shared by News Central TV and seen by our correspondent on X.com, the lawyer said, “The president has spoken and we should listen to the president first and see what action the president is going to take. “If the president…
The police command in Ogun State has commended residents of the state for their peaceful conduct during the ongoing nationwide protest. The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, gave the commendation during an interview on Sunday in Ota, Ogun. Ms Odutola, who described residents of the state as “peace-loving people,” noted that there was no violence recorded in the state since the beginning of the protest. She said, “The police have not made any arrest, and we have not recorded any destruction of public property or violence in the state since the protest commenced.’’ The police spokesperson said that residents had…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that his administration will continue to invest in initiatives that will benefit residents, support local businesses, and enhance quality of life. Governor Aiyedatiwa stated this at the weekend during the 2024 Oka Day Festival, held at the palace of the Olubaka of Oka-Akoko Kingdom, Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye. I’m his address at the event, the Governor praised the vibrant and historic Oka-Akoko community for its peace, unity and rich cultural heritage. “Standing before you today, I notice great people that reflect the very fabric of our Sunshine State. I…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has directed the Ministry of Infrastructure to begin the rehabilitation of the alternative road into the campus of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. The Governor gave the directive on Saturday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the university to assess some of the challenges being faced by the students of the institution. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Olugbenga Ige, conducted the Governor round the main gate and the alternative route into the school. The university community has been using the alternative road leading to the second gate of the school…
The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not addressing the nation amid the nationwide EndBadGovernance protests. Amid severe economic hardships, many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities. In response, youths began protests on Thursday, continuing into Friday, across Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, and other regions, demanding an end to hunger and poor governance. In a statement released on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP urged Tinubu to break his silence, address the nation immediately, and reassure citizens of the pressing issues affecting them. The statement read in part, “The PDP demands…