ABUJA — Amid ongoing protests across the country, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has warned that demonstrators have crossed a critical line. In a press briefing following a security meeting with President Bola Tinubu, General Musa condemned the display of foreign flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The protest, now in its fifth […]
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Kamala Harris to Announce VP Pick and Embark on Key Swing State Tour
US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her vice-presidential running mate today. The announcement will be followed by a five-day tour of crucial battleground states, with the presidential election just three months away. Harris, who recently took over the top spot on the Democratic ticket from Joe Biden, […]
Obasanjo: Fuel Importers Likely to Sabotage Dangote Refinery
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that those benefiting from fuel importation in Nigeria will likely attempt to sabotage the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. He praised the refinery as a positive development for both Nigerians and international investors but acknowledged that its success could threaten established interests in the fuel import business. Obasanjo’s comments come in […]
Global Markets Tumble Amid US Recession Worries
Market Rout Spreads Globally; Nigerian Stocks Dip Wall Street faced deepening losses on Monday, while Tokyo experienced its most severe drop in 13 years, as global panic set in over potential U.S. recession fears. The Nigerian stock market also fell by 0.2%, reflecting the broader market turmoil. The Nigerian Exchange Limited’s benchmark NGX All Share […]
Chaos Escalates: Kaduna and Zaria Hit Hard, N700 Billion Economic Losses in 5 Days Amid Protests
The ongoing nationwide protests against economic hardship have spiraled into severe unrest in Kaduna and Zaria, prompting the state government to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew. The demonstrations, which began as peaceful calls for economic relief, have led to substantial economic damage and civil unrest across several states. Economic Damage Soars: Initial reports from the Association […]
IgboMustGo Threat: South-East Senate Caucus Intervenes
Serving senators under the South-East Caucus have condemned the ethnic profiling of the Igbo amid ongoing mass protests across Nigeria. This intervention follows threats of genocide against the Igbo in Lagos. The caucus, represented by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and Igariwey Iduma Enwo (leaders of the South East Senate Caucus of the National Assembly and the […]
PDP Challenges APC Candidate to Debate Ahead of Edo Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign council has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to participate in a debate ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Rev. Olu Martins, the campaign council’s deputy director general, issued the challenge in Benin while speaking to journalists. “We are […]
President Tinubu Orders Crackdown on Those Flying Russian Flags
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to crack down on individuals flying Russian flags within the country. This directive was announced by Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, during a briefing with State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting. Gen. Musa reported that the service chiefs updated the President on […]
Hunger Protest: Military Cracks Down as Pro-Russia Rallies Spread
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested over 30 #EndBadGovernance protesters for waving Russian flags in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Bauchi states. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, reported that a total of 873 protesters have been detained, including a tailor named Ahmed Bello, who was found with a large number of flags in Kano. […]
Travel Warnings Issued Amid UK Riots Following Violent Incident
BRITAIN-CRIME-POLICE-UNREST Police officers face off with protesters during the ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration called by far-right activists in Bristol on August 3, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) Gift Habib, Abiodun Nejo with Agency report Countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada have advised their citizens against traveling to the United Kingdom following […]