Author: Olabanji Ayoola

Fuel scarcity has hit several states across Nigeria, including Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Niger, and others, leading to long queues at fuel stations and a hike in prices. The situation is exacerbated by the dryness of many depots, with black marketers taking advantage of the scarcity to sell fuel at exorbitant prices. According to reports, the […]

President Bola Tinubu should, as a matter of urgency, invoke the doctrine of necessity to rescue the country from its current quagmire, the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities has said. The call is contained in a memo signed by a leader of the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities (CIEN), Dr Akin Fapounda sent to the […]

Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Egbetokun has directed Force Tactical Commanders to withdraw personnel from non-essential duties, prioritise public order, and ensure sufficient armed personnel to be on standby for easy mobilisation in case of any eventuality. The IGP gave the directive at the weekend during an […]

Hunters in the South-West have threatened to withdraw their services over alleged Police victimisation. The National President of Soludero, Oba Nureni Akintola Anabi had during an interactive session with the newsmen called for a swift intervention of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, and the State House […]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio Obi names hunger, corruption, others as “masterminds” of protest Give Tinubu more time to fix things —Kwaragov There’ll be no protest in Benue —Alia Osungov meets organisers, stakeholders   Senators are among a vast network of intermediaries frantically appealing to Nigerians, especially the youths, to shelve the planned nationwide protests over […]

Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., Convener of Country First Movement has said that the planned hunger protest was long overdue, as hunger, inflation, price hikes, food scarcity, and suicidal pain have become the tapestry of a nation endowed by God with amazing resources. According to him, “Now that the day and the moment is upon […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says widespread anger and hunger across the country could be responsible for the planned protest. He said this while speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). Recall August 1 has been fixed as the day for […]

A senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has raised concerns that telecommunications companies (telcos) in the country may be attempting to undermine the upcoming protest against economic hardship. In a statement on Sunday, he highlighted a rise in complaints about network restrictions as the protest date approaches. Scheduled to begin on August 1, the […]

CAN President Daniel Okoh The Niger chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Christians not to join the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Aug.1-10. This was contained in a message to Christians in the state signed by Bishop Bulus Yohanna, chairman of CAN, in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]