Ethnic nationalities to Tinubu: Apply doctrine of necessity to rescue Nigeria

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 […]

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Protest: Ensure public safety, IGP urges tactical commanders

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 […]

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South-West hunters threaten strike over alleged victimisation

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 […]

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Hunger protests: Senators, Reps join last-minute mediation efforts

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 […]

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Protest overdue, govt must roll out reforms – Nwaokobia

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 […]

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Planned protest result of widespread anger, hunger – Makinde

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 […]

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Telcos disconnecting subscribers to hinder protest – Adegboruwa

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 […]

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Youth group to hold Tinubu solidarity rally from August 1

says Tinubu working to bring back National lost glory The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, an umbrella body of all the youth groups across the six geopolitical zones, has concluded arrangements to stage a solidarity march from August 1-10. The march will support the administration of President Bola Tinubu, who, they said, has been working […]

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Afenifere faction supports protest

The Ayo Adebanjo-led faction of Afenifere has expressed support for the planned protest scheduled for August 1. Justice Faloye, the publicity secretary of Afenifere, who spoke in an interview on Arise TV, said the group warned the federal government about the implications of its economic policies on Nigerians. Faloye’s comments followed the planned nationwide protest […]

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