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…
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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…
The Borno Police Command said it has discovered six projectile grenades allegedly abandoned by terrorists at Ajilari Cross area in Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Yusuf Lawal, who disclosed this on Saturday while providing a situation report to the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri, said the projectiles were discovered on Friday. Lawal said that the personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Device, Base 13, deployed to the scene to assess the grenades and discovered that they were manufactured with incendiary chemicals. He said that the affected area was thoroughly screened and the projectiles were recovered intact,…
One of the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters in Abuja has alleged that soldiers ambushed them on Friday when they attempted to march around the MKO Abiola Natiomal Stadium. PUNCH Online reports that policemen fired teargas at the protesters around the National Hospital Area. A protester, Zaye Michael, who is the Founder, Passion for Positive Change Initiative, made the allegation when the protesters held a congress at the stadium on Saturday. He alleged that policemen and officers of the Department of State Services pulled back, allowing soldiers to ambush them, trapping them in multiple rounds of teargas canisters and forcing them to take…
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest tagged ’Endbadgovernace’ against the current government. Mr Shuaibu made the call in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, on Saturday in Abuja. The protest, which commenced on August 1, and expected to end on August 10, was organised in response to the economic challenges being faced in the country. The minister urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue in addressing their concerns regarding the difficulties being faced in the country. He also urged them to trust President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
The police in Kogi State have said that the caretaker chairman of Kabba/Bunu local government area, Zacchaeus Dare-Michael, has escaped from his kidnappers’ den. Mr Dare-Michael was on Friday reportedly kidnapped by some gunmen on the Kaba-Okene road while on his way home. He was said to have been abducted alongside some of his aides. Confirming this development, the Kogi State police command’s spokesman, Williams Ovye-Aya, said, “I can confirm that the chairman graciously escaped from kidnappers in the early hours of Saturday. Our Divisional Police Officer in Kabba has confirmed that to me. It’s the work…