The Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to empower 1,300 youths with N1 million each to support their business ventures. This initiative comes at a time when nationwide protests against poor governance and hunger are set to commence. Governor Francis Nwifuru revealed the program during an event at Umuogudu Akpu Ngbo, Ohaukwu, marking the Empowerment […]
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Presidency Confirms Tinubu’s Achievement of Cultivating 500,000 Hectares Amid Criticism
The Presidency has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu has achieved his goal of cultivating 500,000 hectares of land, in line with the administration’s food security policy. This clarification comes in response to recent criticism of Tinubu’s new pledge to collaborate with state governors on cultivating 10 million hectares nationwide. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on […]
Petrol Shortages Intensify as #EndBadGovernance Protests Disrupt Fuel Distribution
Fuel scarcity has worsened across Nigeria as the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests have disrupted the distribution of petroleum products. In several states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, fuel queues have resurfaced due to halted supply chains. Oil marketers have attributed the problem to a suspension in petroleum product deliveries, as dealers opted to protect their […]
Afenifere Condemns Tinubu’s Comments on Protests, Highlights His Past Calls for Revolution
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent remarks blaming others for the ongoing protests against his administration. Afenifere noted that Tinubu, who had previously advocated for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan, should not now be shifting blame. Prince Justice Fakiyesi, National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, argued […]
Afenifere Criticizes Tinubu Over Protest Comments, Recalls His Call for Revolution Against Jonathan
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from assigning blame in the wake of the protests against his administration. The group pointed out that Tinubu had previously called for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan and, therefore, should not be apportioning blame now. According to Prince Justice Fakiyesi, […]
Ajadi Criticizes Tinubu’s Extravagance Amid Economic Hardship
Good governance advocate and populist politician Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its extravagant spending amid widespread hunger and suffering among the masses. Ajadi, a Southwest Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), expressed his concerns in a statement on Sunday, August 4, 2024, describing the president’s actions […]
Government Should Opt for Dialogue, Not Blackmail, Says Omotehinse
Mr. Alex Omotehinse, a human rights activist and leader of the Center for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), discussed the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest and emphasized the importance of government dialogue over blackmailing protesters. Below are excerpts from the interview conducted by Joy Anigbogu. What is your view about the hunger protest that began on August […]
Foreign Nationals Urged to Leave Lebanon Amid Rising War Tensions
Amid escalating regional tensions, urgent calls have been made for foreign nationals to leave Lebanon. This comes as Iran and its allies prepare to respond to recent high-profile killings attributed to Israel. Diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict are underway, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan’s King Abdullah II emphasizing the need to […]
Civil Society Groups to Monitor NNPCL Compliance with Crude Sales to Dangote Refinery
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) announced plans to establish a situation room in Abuja to monitor the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL)’s adherence to the presidential directive to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira. This move follows a facility tour of the 650,000 bpd Dangote Refinery in Lagos by 28 […]
Breaking: Bobrisky Released from Prison
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after serving a six-month sentence. Bobrisky was incarcerated on April 12, 2024, for abusing the naira by spraying it at parties, a violation that led to his imprisonment without the option of a fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro. In […]