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)
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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…
MTN Nigeria’s network services experienced a slowdown on Thursday morning, coinciding with the commencement of nationwide protests against bad governance. The disruption affected a substantial number of MTN’s subscribers, who expressed frustration and speculated about the cause of the slowdown on X (formerly Twitter). MTN has not yet commented on the issue. However, the timing of the slowdown has raised speculation among users about a potential link to the government’s efforts to manage communication during the protests. @Sunnyjoflife tweeted, “All of a sudden, MTN Network is not working properly on the 1st of August. These people know what they’re doing.…
Dr. Tolu Adegbie, the Executive Chairman of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS), has resigned from his position in accordance with Section 12 (1) (a) of the Ondo State Revenue Administration Law 2018. His departure is linked to his new role as a member of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Implementation Committee, which will require his full attention away from ODIRS for several months. Dr. Adegbie’s move to this national role marks a new chapter in his distinguished career. During his tenure, ODIRS experienced significant progress and transformation. He led numerous reforms that greatly enhanced the state’s…
Officers of the Nigeria Police stationed at the Eagles Square in Abuja have dispersed protesters with canisters and pepper spray. At 10:30 am, police shot canisters after first firing warning non-lethal shots at the ground. Following the warning shots, an angry protester confronted the police officers, holding up a baby and daring the officers to shoot. Things quickly escalated as other protesters joined her, confronting the officers and daring them to shoot. In response, the police fired pepper spray, immediately followed by teargas canisters to disperse the protesters. As of the time of filing this report, it is unclear whether…
There is greater presence of security operatives and vigilantes at strategic points in Yenagoa. At Government House, Ekeki Motor Park, Nigerian Content Tower and Central Bank of Nigeria, Yenagoa Branch, there were policemen, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, Operation Doo Akpo. At the Etegwe Roundabout, operatives of the Bayelsa State Vigilantes were there in full force.(PUNCH)