#EndBadgoverance
3 Nov
Following public outcry over the arraignment in court of 76 malnourished minors who allegedly participated in the #Endbadgovernance protest, during which public properties were destroyed and shops looted, the Nigeria Police high command has pleaded with the populace to view the case from a rule of law perspective and to eschew bias. The Force spokesman,…
23 Sep
Social crusader and rights activist, Donald Nwaneri, has raised concerns about the continued detention of many #EndBadGovernance protesters without trial and called on President Bola Tinubu to order their immediate and unconditional release. Nwaneri, in an open letter to President Tinubu, noted that one Abuja-based businessman, Chukwudi Opara, and over 1,400 others arrested in connection…
11 Sep
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted bail to Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye, also known as Lenin, and nine other #EndBadGovernance protesters. The protesters are facing a six-count charge of treason, incitement to mutiny, intimidation of the President, destabilisation of the country, and destruction of public property. The protesters were brought before…
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The Nigeria Police Force says it has deployed personnel to forestall any post-election crisis after the Ondo State off-cycle governorship election held on Saturday. Mr Abiodun Alabi, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) made this known while addressing newsmen at the police headquarters in Akure on Sunday after the result of the election was announced…
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The leadership of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) known as Olumba Olumba, on Sunday, said there was no crisis in the organisation. The spokesperson for the BCS, Dr Amah Williams, made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He called on the general public to…
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Haliru Aliyu-Wasagu, Kebbi Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining has debunked media report that the state government was supporting illegal mining activities in the state. Addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi on the matter, Aliyu-Wasaguthe described the report as fake, malicious and a calculated attempt not only to tarnish the image of the…
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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to recommit to upholding family values for the betterment of the nation. Hamzat gave the charge at the 85th Anniversary Lecture and Luncheon of Crescent Bearers (1939), Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Crescent Bearers, founded in 1939, is an association of…
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The Yiaga Africa, an election observer group, has lauded the credibility of Saturday’s governorship election in the 18 Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 366,781 votes. Aiyedatiwa defeated his closest contender, Mr Agboola Ajayi…
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Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Nkiruka Chidia-Maduekwe, has said that Africa will continue to push for the reform of climate financial architecture. Chidia-Maduekwe stated this in an interview with journalists at the Nigerian pavilion at the ongoing COP29 in Baku Azerbaijan. She explained that this will ensure that the African…
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The House of Representatives has said it will meet with members of the executive to deliberate on the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The internal Interactive session slated for Monday is expected to provide clarification on the proposed reforms. Spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi, who disclosed this in a statement on…
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Kano Investment Promotion Agency and Diaspora (KanInvest) has renewed its strategic trade plan and unveiled an investment opportunity to attract a Chinese industrial hub. In its latest move to harness foreign investors, the leadership of KanInvest last week hosted five Chinese government officials and ten representatives from key local enterprises to cement the direct foreign…
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Africa's premier sportainment company, Balmoral Group has partnered with the Lagos State Government to nurture youth talent, and promote sports excellence. The Chairman of Balmoral Group, Adamu Ezekiel, in a statement expressed his excitement to have signed a partnership with the Lagos State Government, as he is keen to drive sport excellence in the state.…
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a threat to contractors handling the ten inherited ongoing projects in Niger State to move to the site without delay and ensure quality and speedy delivery of the projects they contracted to do or the government will terminate such contracts. Umahi stated this at the Town Hall…