Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for sober reflection as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, emphasizing that the country is lagging behind other nations that gained independence around the same time. In a statement released on social media, Obi highlighted that despite Nigeria’s abundant natural and human …
Read More »Police Fire Teargas at Abuja Protesters, Sparking Distrust in Authorities
Police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) fired teargas at protesters during the “Fearless in October” protest held on October 1 2024 in Abuja. The protest, which aimed to address issues of bad governance, high living costs, and the need for diaspora voting, took place in the Utako area, …
Read More »Sowore Leads Protest Against Bad Governance as Nigerians Call for Change on Independence Day
As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence Day, several citizens, disillusioned with the current state of the nation, took to the streets to protest against bad governance. Among the key figures in the demonstration was former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Protesters gathered in Lagos at the Ikeja Underbridge, chanting solidarity songs …
Read More »No Going Back : Omoyele Sowore Insists on October 1 Hunger Protest Amid Government Warnings
Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has reaffirmed his commitment to leading the October 1 hunger protest despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Nigerian Police Force to rethink the protest from occurring. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, September 30, Sowore declared, “NO GOING BACK! #FearlessInOctober,” …
Read More »Fuel Subsidy Removal Saves Nigeria N5.4 Trillion, Claims Gov Abiodun Amid Criticism of Government Spending
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has claimed that Nigeria has saved N5.4 trillion since the removal of the fuel subsidy, a decision made by President Bola Tinubu as his very first mission. Speaking during the 64th National Day celebration in Abeokuta, Abiodun emphasized that this saving is crucial for the …
Read More »Israeli Strikes Kill Hamas Leader in Lebanon, Escalating Tensions in the Region
Sri Lankan airstrikes have reportedly killed Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, a prominent Hamas leader in Lebanon, along with his wife, son, and daughter, in the southern city of Tyre, whose death is painful for the innocent soul that died during the incident. The strike, which targeted their home in a …
Read More »“Why is Nigerian Currency Among the Weakest Despite Our Wealth?” – APC Chieftain Joe Igbokwe Questions Nigeria’s Economic Woes
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has voiced his concerns about the devaluation of the Nigerian naira, questioning why the country’s currency ranks among the weakest in Africa in spite of Nigeria’s wealth accumulation and resources available for great use. Igbokwe posed this thought-provoking question on his Facebook page, pointing out the …
Read More »Newborn in Coma, Two Injured as Gas Explosion Devastates Nigerian Journalist’s Home
A gas explosion in the home of Nigerian journalist Abdulkareem Haruna has left a newborn baby in a coma, and two others sustained serious injuries, which must have hurt a lot and caused grave pain. The explosion, which occurred on Monday, September 30, was reportedly caused by a faulty gas …
Read More »Lewis Hamilton Opens Up About Lifelong Battle with Depression, Urges Others to Keep Fighting
Formula One racing star Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has struggled with depression since he was a teenager, attributing his mental health challenges to the pressures of motor racing and bullying he endured at school at a very tender age. In a candid interview with the “Sunday Times,” the …
Read More »Nigeria’s Corruption Crisis: Senator Ali Ndume Decries Unexplained Wealth Celebration
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed grave concern over the alarming rate of corruption in Nigeria, stating that the nation’s failure to address unexplained wealth is a significant problem. During an interactive session with journalists in Kano on September 28, Ndume highlighted how Nigeria’s culture tends to celebrate …
Read More »Trump Attacks Biden and Harris, Calls VP “Ment@lly Impaired” at Wisconsin Rally
Former President Donald Trump intensified his verbal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, falsely claiming she was born “mentally impaired.” After making research on the fellow candidate Trump’s remarks, which were made in front of a laughing …
Read More »Israel Eliminates Hezbollah Commander Hassan Khalil Yassin, Hours After Killing Nasrallah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the elimination of senior Hezbollah intelligence commander Hassan Khalil Yassin in a precision airstrike on Saturday, September 28, in Beirut’s Dahieh district. Yassin, responsible for identifying civilian and military targets in Israel, had been deeply involved in planning terror attacks during the ongoing …
Read More »“Nobody Has Monopoly on Violence” – Wike Says Amidst Growing Rift with Governor Fubara
Former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the FCT, Abuja Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that his rift with his successor, Governor Sim Fubara, reflects the opinion of the entire Ijaw people of their community. Speaking in Port Harcourt at an event organized by the Rivers State Ijaw Peoples …
Read More »Court Approves Suit to Compel FG to Investigate Former Zamfara Governor Matawalle Over Banditry Allegations
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the green light for a lawsuit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate former Zamfara Governor and current Minister of State for Defense, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, over alleged ties to banditry in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The suit, filed by human rights …
Read More »FG Declares Tuesday, October 1 Public Holiday to Mark 64th Independence Anniversary
The Federal Government has officially declared Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. This announcement was made on Saturday, September 28, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In …
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