Ekiti gov approves N361m car loans for 544 workers
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the disbursement of N361.5 million as car loans to 544 workers in the state public
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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Journalist, protesters arrested in Abuja
A freelance journalist, Ayoola Babalola, was arrested alongside an unconfirmed number of protesters by security operatives in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on
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Day 3 protests: 110 protesters arrested so far in Sokoto – Police
In continuation of clampdown on hunger protesters, police in Sokoto has said that 28 additional protesters were arrested by the command on Friday.
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Day 3 protests: Police list damages, confirm 7 dead
The Force headquarters has disclosed that contrary to figure released by Amnesty International claiming that 13 persons (protesters) were killed by security agencies
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Day 3 Live Updates: Stop killing protesters or we step in, NLC cautions Police
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised the alarm and expressed shock over large-scale killing of protesters by policemen. According to NLC, “With
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UNN Faculty repositioned to generate more revenue internally – Prof Ejiogu
The immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, has said that the Faculty has
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Protest: Emir Bayero to lead Kano delegation to Tinubu, sues for peace
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero is set to lead a delegation from Kano State to President Tinubu to deliver a
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Police fire shots at protesters, journalists in Abuja
Protesters and journalists at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja got more than they bargained for on Saturday as police fired at them during
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Lawyers calls for civil engagement, economic reforms amidst protests
Rights activist and lawyer Kabiru Akingboolu has urged police authorities to ensure their personnel handle protests with civility. He emphasized that the current
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Protest: There was no instruction to tamper with network, says Minister
The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has denied claims that the government directed telecom providers to disrupt network services during the ongoing
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Trending video, a mischief: I didn’t declare war on northerners – Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has denied declaring war on northerners. He said a video of him speaking
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Protests: We will take action if demonstrations escalate — Military
Amid the ongoing hunger protests in different parts of the country, the Nigerian military has vowed to act if things escalate further. Speaking
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Inter-religious council urges end to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council has urged organisers of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest to halt the nationwide demonstration, lamenting that lives and properties are being
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Hunger protest: Low patronage crashes perishable food prices in Lagos
Prices of some perishable food have crashed by about 50 per cent amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, the News Agency of Nigeria
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Kaduna Electric disconnects Govt House over N2.9bn debt
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has disconnected the supply of electricity to the Kaduna State Government House and other state government facilities due
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Police detain ARM Pension executive director over sexual assault claim
The Lagos State Police Command has detained an Executive Director at ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited (name withheld) following allegations of sexual assault
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BREAKING: Fulham sign Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal
Fulham FC has confirmed the signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. The England international has penned a five-year
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Hunger protest: 17 feared killed as firms, others count huge losses
No fewer than 17 persons were feared killed in Abuja, Kano, Niger, Borno, Kaduna and Jigawa during the #Endbadgovernance protest which was held
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Over 9,000 foreign students forged documents to obtain Canadian study visa — Report
A report has revealed that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada uncovered over 9,000 fake letters of acceptance used to obtain study visas and
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House help admits killing Justice Ajumogobia’s daughter – Police source
One of the domestic workers of Aribemchukwu, the slain daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, has owned up to being involved in the murder
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Protest: Jigawa govt imposes 24-hour curfew
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide
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Protest: Police engage hoodlums in shootout, alert hospitals in Abuja
FCT Police Command has put all medical personnel and hospitals in and around the Federal Capital Territory on high-alert to the possibility of
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Unknown gunmen: Police confirm attack on Military checkpoint in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed an attack on a military checkpoint along Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu Federal road in Edda
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EndBadGovernance: Edo APC tackles Obaseki over state broadcast
THE Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday tackled Governor Godwin Obaseki’s state broadcast on Wednesday over the nationwide
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Hardship protest continues in Abuja despite Police presence – Day 2
Protest: Kano relaxes curfew for 5 hours Juma’at prayers By Bashir Bello The Kano State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in the
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The elegant stallion, Onyeka Onwenu, slumps and dies at 72.
The renowned musician, journalist and human activist, Onyeka Onwenu is dead. She was said to have slumped yesterday night after performing at the
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FG to pay SSANU, NASU 2 months of withheld salaries
INDICATIONS emerged on Tuesday that the Federal Government will soon commence payment of two months out of the four months withheld salaries for
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Lagos College shut indefinitely over leadership crisis
The Federal Government has shut down the Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Lagos, indefinitely over the lingering leadership crisis that has rocked
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Sani Musa commends Tinubu for asking NNPC to sell crude to Dangote in Naira
CHAIRMAN Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East has hailed President Bola Tinubu for directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company
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Protests: FG declares Prisons ‘Red Zones’, warns against attempted violations
Ahead of the planned nationwide protests against bad governance due to commence from August 1, the Federal Government has declared all its 256
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