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Police Clarifies NLC Building Raid, Identifies Target
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified the circumstances surrounding a recent operation at the Nigeria Labour Congress…
JUST IN: Ondo Guber Candidate Arrested During #EndBadGovernance Protest
Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, the governorship candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) in Ondo State, was reportedly detained…
Supreme Court Clarifies Tenures of Local Government Chairmen, Councillors
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has provided clear guidance on the tenures of local government chairmen and councillors,…
2027: Tony Elumelu Speaks On Contesting For Presidency
Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, has finally addressed rumors…
FG Should Tell Us Who Is Stealing Crude With Vessels – Elumelu
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has called on the Nigerian government and security agencies to reveal the…
#EndBadGovernance: Tension As One-Million-Man Protesters Hit The Streets
The EndBadGovernance protesters have kicked off a one-million-man march in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The march,…
“Most Nigerian Leaders Should Be Behind Bars” – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria delivered a stark critique of the country’s leadership, arguing that many of…
“We Haven’t Received Any Truckload of Rice From FG” – Abia Govt
The Abia State Govt has confirmed that it has not received the reported 20 trucks of rice claimed…
#EndBadGovernance: Tensions Rise as Police Flood Major Cities Ahead of Planned One-Million-Man March
The Nigerian government, in anticipation of a major one-million-man march organized by the #EndBadGovernance movement, has deployed large…
Dangote Refinery: Nigeria to Revise Domestic Crude Supply Obligation Regulations
In response to ongoing issues with crude oil supply to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian…
Hardship: Kano to prosecute seven dealers behind ‘hike’ in bread prices
The Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has announced its intention to prosecute seven dealers involved…
Just In: Former Federal Lawmaker Passes Away Days Before Birthday
Former Federal House of Representatives member Oyewole Duro Babafemi Diya has passed away, according to reports. Diya, who…
Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh Summoned by Police Over Allegations of Defamation
The Nigeria Police Force has officially invited Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to their headquarters as part of an…
#EndBadGovernance: Protest Organizers Demand Sacking of IGP Egbetokun Over Death of Protesters
The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee, in response to the recent killings of protesters across the nation, called for the…
Senator Ned Nwoko Denies Death Rumors, Threatens Legal Action
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District, has strongly refuted rumors circulating about his death in…
#EndBadGovernance: Organisers Change Strategy, Plan One-Million-Man March Nationwide
The Take It Back Movement, a major force behind the ongoing EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria, has announced plans…
FG lifts suspension on Arik Air operations
The Federal Government (FG) has announced the lifting of the suspension on Arik Air’s flight operations. This decision…
“Nigeria In Political and Economic Intensive Care Unit” – Bode George
Chief Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President…
Hardship: Makinde Counters Tinubu, Says FG Never Gave N570 Billion to States
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has firmly denied President Bola Tinubu’s recent statement that the federal government provided…
NNPCL Requests N4.7trn Refund from FG for Petrol Importation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has formally requested the Federal Government to reimburse it a substantial…
Tensions Rise as Political Parties Clash Over Security Raid on NLC Headquarter
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja became the center of controversy on Wednesday night, as armed…
Our Refinery Was Built To Process Nigerian Crude – Dangote
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has reiterated that the $20 billion Dangote…
BREAKING: Days after Suspending Ortom, PDP Suspends Ex-Governor, Several Others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has suspended Senator Gabriel Suswam, a former governor of the…
DSS Denies Allegations of Raiding NLC Headquarters in Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) has firmly denied reports that its agents carried out a raid on…
Just In: Confusion Arise Among Tinubu’s Aides Over Presidential Video
A recently posted video on the verified X (formerly Twitter) handle of President Bola Tinubu has sparked confusion…
FAAN Reacts To Viral Video of Immigration Officer Begging Money at Airport
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a response to a viral video showing a Nigerian…
‘Trending Video of Tinubu Begging Nigerians Old Video’ – Presidential Aide
Yesterday, a video featuring President Bola Tinubu asking Nigerians to exercise patience with his administration has gained widespread…
“New Low In Security Operations” — NLC Kicks As Security Forces Raid Headquarters in Abuja
Late Wednesday night, the national office of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja was raided by security…
Tensions Rise in Rivers State as Wike’s Men Accuse Governor Fubara of Inciting Violence
Former local government chairmen have raised serious accusations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claiming he orchestrated an attack on…
Senate to Investigate NNPC, Dangote Refinery Over Crude Crisis
The Nigerian Senate is launching a comprehensive investigation into the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited…
Ogun Officials Questioned by EFCC Over Alleged Mismanagement of Government Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan has recently questioned several officials from the Ogun State…
Just In: Nigerian Army Counters IGP Egbetokun’s Claim, Admits Soldier Shot Protester
The Nigerian Army has admitted that one of its soldiers was responsible for the death of 16-year-old Ismail…
#EndBadGovernance: DSS Set to Expose Sponsors of Foreign-Flag-Waving Protesters
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that it will soon reveal the identities of individuals and…
IG Task Force Cracks Down on Oil Theft, Arrests 17, Recovers 250,000 Litres of Crude Oil
The Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering has seized 250,000 litres of crude…
UNICAL’s First Female SUG President Appoints 50 Aides, Gives Reason
The University of Calabar’s Student Union Government (SUG) has witnessed a historic moment with the election of its…
“There is no fuel subsidy in the budget” – Minister
The Nigerian government has firmly decided against bringing back the fuel subsidy. This decision was confirmed by Finance…
JUST IN: President Dissolves Parliament Over Mass Protests As Top Official Tenders Resignation, Flee Country
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu dissolved the nation’s parliament on Tuesday, following intense pressure from widespread student protests.…
#EndBadGovernance: Army Arrest Officer Who Gunned Down 16-year-old Protester In Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one of its soldiers following the fatal shooting of 16-year-old…
INEC Publishes Final Voter Registers for Edo, Ondo Governorship Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of voters for the upcoming governorship elections…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests: IGP Egbetokun Confirms Arrest of Foreign Sponsors
The Nigerian police have arrested six Spanish nationals and 76 other individuals believed to be involved in sponsoring…
Naira Crude Oil Sale Yet to Begin, Refiners Say
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other domestic refineries in Nigeria have yet to start purchasing crude oil in…
#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria: Authorities Investigate Northern Politicians Over Use of Russian Flags in Protests
Nigerian security agencies have launched investigations into the involvement of four prominent northern politicians in the use of…
Osun-Osogbo Festival: #EndBadGovernance Protesters Set To Suspend Demonstrations
In light of the ongoing Osun-Osogbo Festival, organizers of the #Endbadgovernance protest have decided to temporarily halt their…
#EndBadGovernance Protests: We Have Identified Diaspora Sponsors, Says Immigration Boss
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has announced that individuals supporting the #EndBadGovernance…
JUST IN: APC Summons Ndume, Seeks To Reinstate Him As Senate Whip
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, convened…
Police, Military Did Not Use Live Ammunition During Protests, Says Inspector-General
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun confirmed to the public on Tuesday that the police, military, and…
#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria: Police Sends Strong Warning To Protesters Over Calls for Coup, Display of Foreign Flags
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against the display of foreign flags and calls for…
Fuel Queues Expected to Clear Off This Week as Loading Resumes at Depots
Motorists could see a relief from long fuel queues this week, as the loading of Premium Motor Spirit…
Benue PDP Crisis Worsens as Ortom, Party Chairman Trade Accusations
The internal conflict within the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, as accusations…
EndBadGovernance: What Tinubu, Governors Must Do – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education Obiageli Ezekwesili has issued a strong call to President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s state…
#EndBadGovernance: Economic Crisis Deepens Over Nationwide Protests, Curfews
Over the past five days, Nigeria has been engulfed in turmoil as protests against economic hardship and poor…
Katsina Eases Curfew in Dutsinma LGA
Katsina State’s Acting Governor, Faruk Lawal, announced on Monday a relaxation of the stringent 24-hour curfew previously enforced…
Two Students Accused of Hacking MTN Granted Bail by Lagos Court
The Federal High Court in Lagos granted bail to two students accused of hacking into MTN Nigeria Communication’s…
#EndBadGovernance: Security Forces Crack Down on Pro-Russian Flag Protesters
Nigerian security forces have detained over 900 protesters amid a wave of demonstrations against the government, many of…
Fuel Importers Will Frustrate Dangote – Obasanjo Warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns about the potential challenges facing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, highlighting that…
Tinubu Condemns Hoisting Foreign Flags as Treason During Nationwide Protests
As nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance entered their fifth day, President Bola Tinubu convened a National…
#EndBadGovernance: Tension as Protests Turn Violent, Causing N700bn in Losses
Nationwide protests against rising hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria have led to violent outbreaks in Kaduna and Zaria,…
Russia Disavows Connection to Flags Displayed in Nigerian Protest Amidst Treason Allegations
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria issued a statement distancing the Russian government from the display of Russian flags…
Russian Flag Hoisting: Deji Adeyanju Denounces Treasonous Act at #EndBadGovernance Protests
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has vehemently criticized the actions of individuals who displayed Russian…
Hoisting Foreign Flags in Nigeria is Treason, Says Defence Chief
As nationwide protests against hunger and poor governance continued into their fifth day, President Bola Tinubu convened a…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Police Arrest Russian Flag Producer and 30 Protesters
The Nigerian Police Force have arrested 31 individuals accused of producing and distributing Russian flags in what authorities…
JAMB Issues Ultimatum to Institutions Over Illegal Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern one-month ultimatum to all tertiary institutions in…
“Tinubu not Greater Than Nigeria” – Organizers Declare as Protests Continue
Organizers of the ongoing protests against hardship and poor governance have announced their intention to continue their demonstrations…
Hold Governors Accountable Too, Says Lawmaker Amid Protests
Amid nationwide protests, a federal lawmaker from Kano, Hon. Alhassan Doguwa, has urged Nigerians to hold their governors…
USA to Face Nigeria in Historic Olympic Women’s Basketball Quarter-Final
Nigeria will face the reigning champions, the USA, in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic women’s basketball…
Resign If You Can’t Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage – NLC to Gombe governor
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the resignation of Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, if he…
JUST IN: DSS Arrests #EndBadGovernance Protest Leader in Abuja
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended Michael Lenin, a leader in the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria…
U.S Election: Kamala Harris Set to Announce Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her vice-presidential running mate this week. This announcement comes as…
#EndBadGovernance: “Your Speech Reads Like Your Party Manifesto, Terribly Failed To Connect” — Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent broadcast speech, describing it as…
#EndBadGovernance: “Tinubu’s Speech Lacks Credibility, Fails To Offer Any Tangible Solutions — Atiku
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has voiced strong criticism…
#EndBadGovernance: “Tinubu Failed To Offer Any Concrete Measure To Address Excruciating Hardship” — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent speech addressing the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, calling it…
#EndBadGovernance: Tinubu’s speech failed to address protesters’ demands – Falana
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to directly…
Akwa Ibom: PDP Nominates 31 For Chairmanship, 368 for Councillorship
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has put forward 31 candidates for chairmanship positions and…
Ladoja accepts beaded crown, says I will become Olubadan
High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Governor of Oyo State, expressed his firm…
Nationwide Protests: I’ve Heard You Loud And Clear – Tinubu
In a nationwide address on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu called for dialogue and an immediate end to the…
BREAKING: Tinubu Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return, Says Decision Painful but Vital
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the fuel subsidy will not be reinstated. He mentioned this in a…
BREAKING: Trump Agrees To Debate With Harris September 4
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on September 4. This decision…
Just In: Tension Rises as Police Crack Down on Protesters in Kaduna
A peaceful protest in Kaduna turned chaotic as violence erupted, prompting a strong police response. Police officers arrested…
Allegations Arise Over APC’s Alleged Attempt to Hijack Hunger Protests in Edo State
A civic group, Edolites For Peace and Progress, has raised concerns over an alleged plan by the All…
Marketers Accuse NNPC and DAPPMA of Fuel Shortages
Petroleum marketers are pointing fingers at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Depots and Petroleum…
Security Forces Clash with Hunger Protesters In Abuja, Defy Court Order
Security forces in Abuja forcibly dispersed a group of hunger protesters gathered in front of the Moshood Abiola…
#EndBadGovernance: NPF Dispute Amnesty International’s Protest Death Toll Report, Claim 681 Arrests, Seven Deaths
The Nigerian Police Force announced the arrest of 681 individuals for various criminal activities during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests…
U.S Election: Kamala Harris Wins Democratic Presidential Nomination
The United States Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. This pivotal moment sets…
Katsina NSCDC Officer’s Injury Due to Accident, Not Shooting — Police
The Katsina State Police Command has issued a statement clarifying that recent claims of a shooting during nationwide…
‘N30,000 minimum wage of greater value than current N70,000 minimum wage’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has voiced strong opinions about the recent increase in Nigeria’s minimum…
#EndBadGovernance: Protesters Sends Strong Message To Nigerian Religious Leaders
The ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests have entered the third day, with Abuja demonstrators gathering at the Moshood Abiola National…
#EndBadGovernance Day 3: Tensions Rise in Abuja as Security Forces Fire Teargas at Protesters
A protest at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja escalated as security forces intervened, using teargas to…
It’s Shameful, Irresponsible Alleging I Gave Abuja Hunger Protesters Food – FCT Senator Slams Wike
The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has strongly refuted allegations made by FCT Minister…
Nationwide Protest: Outrage As Policemen Clamp Down On Physically Challenged Man
On the second day of peaceful protests in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, the situation…
Just In: DSS Detains Protest Leaders in Katsina
The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained leaders of the ongoing protests against poor governance. The arrests…
Police Show Love To Protesters in Lagos, Share Bottled Water
Police officers in Ojota, Lagos, were seen distributing bottled water to protesters, marking a rare moment of solidarity…
Hunger Protest: Nigerian Bar Association Vows Legal Action Over Protester Killings
The Suleja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced plans to pursue legal action against security…
Nationwide Hunger Protest: Looted Rice Not Supplied By FG — CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Edo State has clarified that the rice looted during a recent…
Nationwide Protest: Hoodlums Attack Red Cross Office in Yobe, Burn Vehicles
The Red Cross office in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, was attacked by hoodlums on Friday. The…
BREAKING: Military Threatens To Intervene In Nationwide Hunger Protests
The Nigerian military has announced its readiness to intervene if ongoing nationwide protests escalate beyond police control. The…
IgboMustGo Threat: Atiku Sends Message To Tinubu On Action To Take Over Genocidal Plot
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action against individuals promoting…
Nationwide Protests: Rioters Killed a Police Officer, Destroyed Police Stations – IGP
The August 1 hunger protests escalated into violent clashes, resulting in the death of a police officer and…
IGP Egbetokun Lists Niger, Yobe, Kano, Abuja, Other States Protests Turned Violent
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun addressed journalists on Thursday, revealing extensive damage caused by protesters on the…
Nationwide Protests: Reps Member Escapes, Two Killed As Angry Protesters Burn Down APC HQ In Jigawa
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Sani Nazifi, narrowly avoided an angry mob during a protest…
Videos Circulating Online Manipulated to Blackmail Me – Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has publicly condemned the circulation of manipulated…