In a statement signed by Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunaya, the Department of State Services (DSS) warned of a sinister plan by certain elements to infiltrate an upcoming protest and incite chaos and extreme violence. The DSS emphasized that while peaceful protest is a democratic right, it has uncovered a political…
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has endorsed the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-10, 2024, urging federal and state governments to approach the situation with civility and empathy. In a statement titled “My Position on the Nationwide Protest of our Young Citizens” posted on X on Thursday, Ezekwesili highlighted the severe economic hardships affecting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate has announced plans to summon key figures and organizations, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dangote Group, and Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, over alleged economic sabotage in the country’s petroleum industry. The disclosure was made by…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Wednesday, urged the people of the South-East to refrain from participating in the planned anti-government protests. This appeal follows President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. Kalu emphasized that President Tinubu’s action demonstrates a commitment to addressing past…
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed by his son, Jide Iwuanyanwu. In a statement released on Thursday, Jide Iwuanyanwu said, “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr…
Israeli forces have retrieved the bodies of five individuals taken hostage in the Gaza Strip during Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel, the military announced on Thursday. The military identified the recovered bodies as those of hostage Maya Goren and soldiers Ravid Aryeh Katz, Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, and Kiril Brodski. The operation took…
A UK police officer was suspended on Thursday after a video circulating online appeared to show the officer kicking and stamping on a man’s head during an arrest. Greater Manchester Police in northwest England confirmed the suspension following a review of the incident, which occurred at Manchester Airport on Tuesday. The video has sparked public…
As the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for August approaches, President Bola Tinubu held an emergency closed-door meeting on Thursday with top traditional rulers, senior security officials, and governors from his ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-level meeting took place at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The APC governors were…
Kathmandu, Nepal – A passenger plane crashed during take-off in Kathmandu on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 people. The pilot was rescued from the wreckage and is currently receiving medical treatment, according to Nepali police. Nepal has a troubling history with aviation safety, and the Himalayan republic has experienced numerous fatal light plane…
