The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent speech delivered in response to the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria. Atiku claims that Tinubu’s speech failed to address the protesters’ demands or convince Nigerians of his administration’s competence. Atiku’s statement, released by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, […]
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ADC’s Kachikwu Urges Protesters to Halt Actions, Warns Opposition
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on protesters to cease their actions, emphasizing that the ongoing unrest is resulting in the needless shedding of innocent blood. Kachikwu highlighted that among the 19 victims of the protests, none were children of politicians or wealthy individuals. He urged those aggrieved […]
Protests Persist in Kano Despite Presidential Appeal
KANO — Hundreds of protesters continued their demonstrations in Kano on Sunday, persisting in the nationwide outcry against hunger and poor governance. This wave of protests occurred just hours after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation, urging the youth to suspend their protests, assuring them that their voices had been heard. The Kano State government […]
NURTW: FG Yet to Fulfill CNG Bus Conversion Promise
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has announced that the Federal Government has not fulfilled its promise to assist transporters in converting their buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) following the removal of the petrol subsidy on May 29, 2023. NURTW spokesperson Segun Falade told The PUNCH on Friday, “It was going to […]
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Protesters Hold Sunday Service and Block Roads in Plateau
By Gloria In Jos, the capital city of Plateau State, protesters continued their #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations by conducting a church service on Sunday. This ongoing protest, which began on Thursday, drew a significant crowd at the Old Airport Roundabout, including Christian and Muslim leaders as well as former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung. Protesters, waving Nigerian […]
South East’s Silence in #EndBadGovernance Protests Explained by Josef Onoh
Josef Onoh, the former spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has provided insight into the South East’s lack of participation in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. According to Onoh, this silence is a statement against Nigeria’s broader systemic issues rather than the current administration. Onoh emphasized that the South East feels marginalized and excluded from significant […]
France Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
France has urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave “as soon as possible” due to escalating fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, which could lead to a broader regional conflict. “In a highly volatile security context, we once again call the attention of French nationals, particularly those passing through, to the fact […]
Ukraine Downs Drones Amid Overnight Russian Missile Attack
The Ukrainian armed forces successfully intercepted five drones during a wave of Russian missile and drone attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions in the early hours of August 4. Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, announced on Facebook that the Iranian-made Shahed-type drones were downed in the Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Zaporizhzhya regions. These […]
FAAN Boss Highlights Airport Transformations Aimed at Enhancing Passenger Experience and Country’s Image
LAGOS – Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), emphasized that the ongoing transformations at the nation’s airports are designed to improve passenger experiences and enhance Nigeria’s global image. Kuku made this statement during a recent courtesy visit by the executive council of the National Association of Nigeria Travel […]
Analysts Assert Only INEC Without Yakubu Can Manage Local Government Elections Effectively
LAGOS – Hon. Dennis Adikwuru, a prominent People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member in Imo State, has advocated for the transfer of local government election responsibilities to a truly independent Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adikwuru emphasized the importance of INEC’s independence, which should be constitutionally ensured and supported by the populace. He and other analysts […]