Today, August 3rd, 2024, marks the third day of nationwide protests in Nigeria as citizens take to the streets to protest against hunger and economic hardship. The protests, which began on August 1st, continue to sweep through major cities across the country. On the second day of the protests, clashes between security agents and protesters […]
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Support Swells For Tinubu’s Energy Sector Reforms
Support is growing within the National Assembly for President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in the oil and gas sector. Approximately 120 members of the House of Representatives are backing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd in its efforts to enhance Nigeria’s energy sector. In a statement titled, “NNPCL: A Call For Caution,” the lawmakers, including […]
FG Clarifies Governors Didn’t Receive ₦570 Billion Each
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that each of the 36 state governors received ₦570 billion as part of efforts to alleviate economic hardship for the most vulnerable citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified that the federal government actually distributed ₦573 billion among the 36 state governors and the Ministry […]
Iyabo Ojo Urges President Tinubu to Halt Tear Gas Use on Peaceful Protesters
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to instruct the police to stop using tear gas on peaceful protesters. Since the initiation of the #endbadgovernment movements across Nigeria on August 1, 2024, there have been numerous reports of confrontations between the police and local miscreants in various states, including Abuja, Lagos, […]
Russia Reports Massive Drone Attack by Ukraine on Multiple Regions
Russian officials announced on Saturday that Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack overnight, targeting multiple regions across Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems “intercepted and destroyed” a total of 75 drones over several regions bordering or near Ukraine, including Belgorod, Krasnodar, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Voronezh, and the deeper-lying Ryazan region. […]
MTN Group Announces Leadership Changes in Nigeria and Congo-Brazzaville
MTN Group has appointed Mohammed Rufai as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Congo-Brazzaville and Ayham Moussa as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of MTN Nigeria, effective September 1 and August 19, 2024, respectively. The telecom giant also announced the voluntary early retirement of MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO Djibril Ouattara and the departure of MTN Nigeria […]
OAAN Refutes Claims of Opposition to Chartered Body for Out-of-Home Media Bill
The Out-of-Home Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) has denied a publication by certain media outlets that linked the association with a statement from the Heads of Advertising Sectoral Group (HASG) opposing the proposed Chartered Body for Out-of-Home Media Bill. According to OAAN, the statement incorrectly claimed that the group opposes the bill currently under consideration […]
Dele Farotimi Claims Tinubu’s Popularity Highest in Igbo Land Amid Nationwide Protests
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, stated that the ongoing nationwide protest, titled ‘End Bad Governance In Nigeria’, has demonstrated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is more popular in South Eastern Nigeria than in any other part of the country. Farotimi, known for his criticism of President Tinubu, pointed out that the Southeast has […]
Protest Organizers Disown Adegboruwa’s Call to End Demonstrations, Vow to Continue
Organizers of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests have distanced themselves from human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa’s call to end the nationwide demonstrations. They pledged to continue the protests until President Bola Tinubu addresses their demands. Adegboruwa had called for an end to the rallies, citing infiltration by fifth columnists. However, protest leaders rejected his stance and […]
Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on September 4
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced late Friday that he has agreed to debate his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Fox News on September 4. “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. It was not immediately clear if Harris […]