Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has appreciated the good people of the State for their peaceful disposition in the wake of the nationwide protests across the country. The people of Ondo State today went about conducting their civic and economic activities with the usual orderliness without any security incident in any part of the State. This development, the Governor said, has again brought to the fore the peaceful nature of our people which reinforces why Ondo remains one of the most peaceful States in Nigeria. The Governor, in his message to the people, thanked them for heeding to…
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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Day, nursing mothers in Ondo State just as others across states of the federation joined the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Remi Tinubu as she flagged off 2024 World Breastfeeding Week. At the grand event held at the International Conference Centre, The Dome in Akure, Nigeria’s First Lady, ably represented by the First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa restated the importance of early initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. According to the…
On Thursday, two opposing groups staged protests at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, in Lagos. One group protested what the members described as hardship in Nigeria, while the other challenged the first group’s protest against the government. The first group, led by Abiodun Kolawole, also known as Iya Gani Fawehinmin, carried placards with different inscriptions calling for an end to hardship. Police officers tried to persuade the pro-government group to stage their protest inside the park, the group declined, claiming they could be attacked. The group protesting hardship urged President Bola Tinubu to punish looters and take steps to make…
On Thursday, two opposing groups staged protests at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, in Lagos. One group protested what the members described as hardship in Nigeria, while the other challenged the first group’s protest against the government. The first group, led by Abiodun Kolawole, also known as Iya Gani Fawehinmin, carried placards with different inscriptions calling for an end to hardship. Police officers tried to persuade the pro-government group to stage their protest inside the park, the group declined, claiming they could be attacked. The group protesting hardship urged President Bola Tinubu to punish looters and take steps to make…
The police command in Kano says it has detained 13 suspects for vandalising vehicles on the premises of the Kano High Court. Police commissioner Salma Dogo confirmed the development in a telephone interview on Thursday. He said operatives of the command apprehended the suspects at the court premises. Mr Dogo said the command adopted proactive security measures to ensure the safety of residents during the protest. According to Mr Dogo, the police, in collaboration with sister security agencies, are conducting intensive patrols to guarantee the safety of the residents and protesters. (NAN)
The police on Thursday fired tear gas to disperse protesters attempting to gain entry into the Government House, Gombe. The police also dispersed dozens of protesters who were moving towards Government House, Bauchi. There is a low turnout of protesters for the ongoing nationwide protest amid tight security presence across the states. In Gombe, reports that the protesters attempted to forcibly enter the Government House, a situation which compelled the police to fire tear gas canisters at them. The protesters were holding placards and chanting slogans in Hausa Language, saying, “Ba ma yi” (We are not interested) and “Bring back…
In a rare display of youthful activism, children aged 8-13 and youths took to the streets of Jalingo on Thursday afternoon to protest the prevailing hardships. The children chant, “Bamu ai, bamu ai,” which translates to “We don’t agree, we don’t agree,” to draw attention to the challenges they are going through. The protest began on the popular Hamaruwa Way and proceeded towards the flyover bridge, a notable landmark in the city The participants, primarily children and teenagers, were vocal about their grievances, demanding immediate action to alleviate their suffering. Our correspondent, who monitored the development, reports that the protesters…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that his administration is engaging investors to revive Ifon Ceramic Company, Okitipupa Oilpalm Limited and other moribund industries across the State. The Governor said the decision to revive the companies is hinged on the determination of his administration to provide employment opportunities for the youth and enhance the economy of the State. According to him, this is in addition to the ongoing efforts to reach agreement with other investors in developing the Sea Port, bitumen exploration and waste to energy initiative. The Governor disclosed this during a consultative meeting with religious…
Youths across Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo have accused the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Olayato Aribo of working against the interest of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as regards the forthcoming governorship election. The displeased youths condemned the unwarranted intervention of Olayato Aribo in the leadership change of Agbajowo Timber and Fletchers Association. The youths described the vexatious attempt by Aribo to foist an outgone chairman on the Association,as an effort to set the people of Idanre against the political interest of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Speaking on the situation, Oluwaseun Akintelure said the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural…
A protester, Benjamin Chijioke, who is among many Nigerians who hit the streets on Thursday to protest hardship and the high cost of living, declared his reasons for his demonstrations. In an interview with a Channels TV reporter, Chijioke said, “I rather die on the street than die at home. I can’t sit and watch the future of my son go to waste. I know I may not have a future again in Nigeria but my son’s future will not be wasted.” Chijioke’s statement is one of many Nigerians lamenting the desperation and determination to take to the streets in…