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The Niger Delta Youth Movement has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, to expedite action on their promises of empowering the youth of the region. The Senate President and the NDDC MD had promised holistic youth empowerment during the recently concluded Niger Delta

Christians participating in the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Plateau State held a Sunday service at the protest ground in Old Airport Junction in Jos. Onyii Egbuche, tweeting as #Arthur0287, disclosed this in a series of pictures and videos shared on X.com on Sunday. One of his captions read, “Protest Day 4: Christians and Muslims jubilating

There were mixed reactions to the nationwide address delivered on Sunday, 4th August 2024, by President Bola Tinubu. The address tackled the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests and outlined his administration’s response to the nation’s pressing challenges. However, the President’s address has received mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. On X, Olagunju Oladele (#TechInitiative) noted that

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered illicit drugs hidden in tins of Cerelac baby food. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in videos shared on X.com on Sunday. “Not even tins of Cerelac baby food are spared in their desperation to conceal and export illicit drugs,”

President Bola Tinubu has said he decided to remove the fuel subsidy and abolish multiple foreign exchange rates to grow the economy and promote national development. Tinubu stated this on Sunday while addressing the nation in a broadcast regarding the ongoing nationwide protest. The President said he took the painful decision to remove the fuel

Delta State representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Monday Igbuya, has praised the exceptional leadership and vision of former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, as he celebrates his 66th birthday. Igbuya, a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, celebrated what he described as the outstanding accomplishments of

Following a considerable improvement in the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru, Yobe, Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved a review of the curfew imposed on the three towns, reducing it by five hours. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Retired Brigadier-General Dahiru Abdulsalam, made this known in a statement released

President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday, August 4, 2024, amid ongoing protests across Nigeria. The nationwide protest, which commenced on Thursday, August 1, was in response to the hardship experienced by citizens in the country. No fewer than 17 people were reportedly killed by security agents, who also arrested many protesters across the

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, to “apply the Commonwealth Charter to hold the Nigerian authorities accountable for reports of attacks on journalists covering the #EndBadGovernance protests and peaceful demonstrations in some parts of the country.” SERAP also urged Scotland to use the Commonwealth Charter to

Two people were killed on Sunday and two others wounded in a stabbing attack near Tel Aviv, Israeli medics said, with police reporting a Palestinian suspect was “neutralised” and later died in hospital. The Magen David Adom emergency service said in a statement that the “terrorist attack” took place in several locations in Holon, a

One of the aspirants in the Labour Party primary election, Kenneth Imasuangbon, has taken the party candidate in the September 21 Edo governorship election, Olumide Akpata, the LP, and the Independent National Electoral Commission to the Court of Appeal. Imasuangbon is dissatisfied with the decisions by Justice Quadri of the Federal High Court in Benin

⁣President Bola Tinubu says his administration is focused on delivering good governance to Nigerians. ⁣ ⁣Tinubu said this on Sunday morning in Abuja during his nationwide broadcast on the #EndBadGovernance protests. ⁣ ⁣ The President defended his decision to remove petrol subsidies upon assuming office, saying, “These decisions I made were necessary if we must

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. He also condoled with persons who lost property to the activities and looters. Tinubu said this on Sunday morning in Abuja during his nationwide broadcast on the protests. The President told Nigerians, “I speak to you today

President Bola Tinubu says the Nigeria he seeks to build has no place for ethnic bigotry. ⁣ ⁣ Tinubu said this on Sunday morning in Abuja during his nationwide broadcast on the #EndBadGovernance protests. ⁣ He warned entities who have threatened other ethnic groups in the country to desists, saying “The law will catch up

President Bola Tinubu has called for dialogue and an immediate end to the nationwide protests that have rocked the nation since Thursday. The President, in a nationwide address on Sunday, said his administration was ready to listen and address the concerns of protesters. He affirmed that he had heard their calls “loud and clear”. Tinubu

In a time of heightened tension and unrest across several states in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday with a message of concern, responsibility, and a call for unity. The recent wave of protests, marked by violence and destruction, has prompted the President to speak directly to the citizens, acknowledging their grievances

President Bola Tinubu has called for dialogue and an immediate end to the nationwide protests that have rocked the nation since Thursday. Tinubu, who said his administration is ready to listen to and address the concerns of protesters, affirmed that he has heard their calls “loud and clear”. “I hereby enjoin protesters and the organisers

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on 30 July at 72. Sanwo-Olu made this known on X.com on Saturday. Sharing photos, he wrote, “I visited the family of the late Onyeka Onwenu to extend my heartfelt

Some experts in the oil and gas sector have said Nigeria was not ripe to stop the importation of refined petroleum products, asking the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority not to bow to pressure. The experts stated this in the wake of allegations by the NMDPRA Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, that the Dangote

As the nationwide protest enters its fourth day, some of the organisers and supporters of the demonstration have set up pages to raise over N4bn through GoFundMe, a popular online crowdfunding platform. Checks by Sunday PUNCH show that as of Saturday evening, a total of N4.1bn had been benchmarked to be donated through accounts created

In the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, a fierce land battle is unfolding, pitting a 64-year-old woman against a monarch in a dispute that has turned the spotlight on longstanding issues of land ownership in the state. BABATUNDE TITILOLA reports When Mrs Olaitan Ogunseye purchased a parcel of land from the royal family of Mushade

Tragedy struck again in Imo State on Saturday evening when some gunmen reportedly shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike. Six village heads from the autonomous community were also allegedly killed by the gunmen. An indigene of the community, who pleaded anonymity, told

Given how the hunger protest has played out in different locations across the country, IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI examines the Federal Government’s failed attempt to stop the mass demonstration through a series of emergency policies Nigerians are angry, and their apparent fury was demonstrated across the country on Thursday when they hit different cities to protest against

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili will begin her quest for a medal in the women’s 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics at La Chapelle Arena on Sunday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. This event follows a controversial administrative error that led to her exclusion from the women’s 100m, a situation that has left the athletes and

The Lagos State Police Command has said suspects arrested over the death of Aribemchukwu, the slain daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, may be charged with conspiracy and murder. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this following an enquiry by our correspondent on Saturday. Saturday PUNCH reported that the deceased, popularly called Chuchu,