Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair a Cobra emergency response meeting on Monday following a weekend of far-right riots across England. The violence erupted after the tragic murder of three children last week in Southport, northwest England. The riots began on Tuesday in Southport, where three young girls were killed, and five more children critically […]
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IBB Disowns Post Endorsing Military Rule
Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has distanced himself from a post claiming he endorsed military rule over democratic governance. In a statement released through his media office and signed by Mahmud Abdullahi in Minna, Babangida reiterated his commitment to democratic rule and urged all Nigerians to embrace and support democracy. The statement read: “Our attention […]
Doguwa to Abdulmumini: Kwankwaso is Grandfather of Insults
Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and leader of the Northern Caucus, has responded to Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa’s warning against insulting former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement, Doguwa described Kwankwaso as the “grandfather of insults” and said he respects […]
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech: ‘Your Words Missed The Mark and Failed To Convince Nigerians’
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, […]
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 […]