The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s government assembled fictitious groups to discredit the forthcoming #EndBadGovernance protests. In an interview on ARISE TV on Sunday, CISLAC executive director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani said, “The federal government is embarking on unnecessary waste of public money to be mobilising and recruiting faceless groups to say they are withdrawing from the protest. “It’s not about mobilising the protest. In my opinion, if the government had been listening and coming up with policies and programmes that would alleviate the suffering Nigerians are going through, I don’t think people would want…
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Ex-Niger Delta militant Asari Dokubo has asked Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu rather than rain curses on him, warning that people cursing the president will be cursed. As Nigerians were ready for a potential nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest, women affairs minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye rallied women over the weekend to shun civil action. Speaking to women at the event, Mr Dokubo said, “The president must be supported at this moment to save this country. People should set politics aside.” Mr Dokubo added, “Those of you who can pray, pray for Mr President. Every religion says, ‘pray for your leaders’. When…
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says its members are not trying to frustrate the August 1 #EndBadGovernance protests by barring subscribers’ lines or restricting internet access. The ALTON chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, said Sunday night that it was coincidental that the barring of lines by telecommunications companies was coming when several Nigerians were preparing for the protest. The #EndBadGovernance is expected to start on August 1 to demand the government’s solutions to the rising cost of living and economic hardship. At the same time, some subscribers have had their lines barred by their telcos, even after doing…
In continuation of efforts to enhance governance and service delivery to the people of the State, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the following as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs): Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) Special Assistants (SAs) The appointments take immediate effect. While congratulating the new appointees, the Governor urged them to dedicate themselves to serving the people of the State.
A philanthropist, Amb. Akintayo Akintunde has been honored with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence by the West Africa Youth Council (WAYC). Akintunde who was honored on Sunday at the Grand Capitol Hotel, appreciated the organisation for recognising him and his good deeds in the society. He said that the award would spur him to do more and pass a message to others to impact their respective societies within their abilities. He explained that his foundation, established in 2015, had helped many youths, widows, the needy in his community, Ile Oluji and provision of potable water through digging of…
The youths across the four local government areas in Akoko, the largest ethnic group in Ondo state have said they will not participate in the planned protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because according to them, the President should be given enough time to reposition the country. The youths, under the platform of Coalition of Akoko Youths for Good Governance (CAYGG), a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting good governance and youth development in Akoko land, believe the protest is political motivated and not in the interest of Nigerians. In a press statement signed by the Secretary General of the group,…
A Professor of African Political and Diplomatic History at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Simon Odion Ehiabhi, will deliver the 26th Inaugural Lecture of the Institution on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The lecture, titled “Historical Consciousness, Shared Identity and the Quest for a Restructured Nigeria,” promises to provide deep insights into the nation’s quest for restructuring. According to a statement by the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin.), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will chair the event. The lecture will take place in the University Multipurpose Hall, commencing at 2:00 PM,…
The Council of South East Traditional rulers has appealed to the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, saying his freedom will reduce tension in the region. The Chairman of the Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, made the call at a forum in Abuja on Sunday. Mr Asadu said that the council was in support of stakeholders’ call for his release such as the South-East governors, lawmakers and the entire people of the zone. He said, “He is our son. He has been there for a long time, inspite of the ups and down…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps command in Akwa Ibom State said it arrested a woman and her husband over suspected involvement in employment racketeering. The NSCDC Commandant in Akwa Ibom, Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Uyo. Mr Eluwade said that the couple, Blessing Ezekiel, 27 and her husband, Joseph Ufot, 46, were arrested on July 22, along IBB Avenue in Uyo metropolis. He said that the suspects, who were apprehended following complaints from members of the public, defrauded many people using fake job advertisements as bait. He noted, “They collect N4,800…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, hasurged citizens to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to find a lasting solution that will uplift every Nigerian. According to him, the nation is in a transformative period, adding that the president needs the support of Nigerians to succeed in his quest to solve the country’s problems. His appeal comes a few days before the proposed nationwide protests slated for 1 August in response to the economic hardship experienced by citizens in the country. In a statement on Saturday, the Minister said the president is bold, audacious, and tenacious enough to face…