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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…
IgboMustGo Threat: “Attack On Any Igbo Man Will Be Revenged With Seriousness” – Ohanaeze Warns
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has expressed deep concern over recent social media threats demanding the forced relocation…
Violent Protests: Katsina Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Dutsinma
The Katsina State Police Command has enforced a 24-hour curfew in Dutsinma Local Government Area following escalating violence…
House Help Confesses to Murder of Judge’s Daughter – Police Source
A shocking confession has come to light regarding the murder of Aribemchukwu, the daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia.…
Wike Reveals Senator Allegedly Sponsoring #EndBadGovernance Protests
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced that security agencies have obtained intelligence indicating…
Nationwide Protest: 17 Feared Dead, Businesses Suffer Major Losses
At least 17 people are feared dead following violent clashes during the #Endbadgovernance protests held across Nigeria on…
Details Emerge Revealing Why Daura Protesters Redirected March From Buhari’s Residence to Emir’s Palace
Following the intense protest at the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, new details have emerged…
#EndBadGovernance: Wike Meets with Tinubu Over Escalating Protests
As protests erupted across Nigeria on Thursday, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike held a crucial meeting with…
BREAKING: IGP Breaks Silence on Violent Protests, Gives Strict Order To Police
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the violent protests that erupted on Thursday, where demonstrators, expressing their…
BREAKING: Tension As Angry Protesters Storm Buhari’s House In Daura
Tensions soared in Daura, Katsina State, as angry protesters gathered outside the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari…
#EndBadGovernance: Protesters Burn NSCDC Vehicle, Cause Major Damage in Katsina
In Katsina, youths took to the streets to express their frustration over the current economic hardship, leading to…
JUST IN: Kano Governor Imposes 24-Hour Curfew Over Violent Protests
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has announced a 24-hour curfew following violent protests over economic hardship. The announcement…
Nationwide Protests: Four Killed in Maiduguri Explosion
In the midst of escalating protests in Maiduguri, four people, believed to be workers, were killed at the…
Nationwide Protest: Stray Bullet Kills Businessman in Kebbi
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Kebbi has turned violent as a stray bullet struck and killed a local businessman.…
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Heavy Security As Protesters March To Aso Villa
There was a significant deployment of security personnel at the entry gates of the Presidential Villa in Abuja…
JUST IN: Thousands of Abuja Protesters Overrun Federal Secretariat Complex Despite Security Crackdown
Thousands of determined protesters in Abuja have seized control of the Federal Secretariat Complex. Security forces had previously…
Three Dead, Many Injured as #EndBadGovernance Protest In Kaduna Turns Violent
The nationwide protests against bad governance and rising hunger turned violent in Kaduna on Thursday, resulting in the…
‘Millions of Naira down the drain,’ Minister Bosun Tijani reacts to Kano NCC Park looting
The Kano State branch of the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) Industrial Park was looted and set on fire…
BREAKING: Several protesters reportedly shot dead in Niger
The ongoing nationwide protest has turned deadly at Suleja, Niger State as four people were reportedly shot dead…
BREAKING: Panic In Kano As Angry Protesters Set Bonfire At Kano Govt House (PHOTOS)
Tension escalated in Kano as angry protesters set a bonfire at the Kano Government House, creating a scene…
Just In: Protesters Block Abuja-Kaduna Highway
Hundreds of travelers find themselves stranded on the Abuja-Kaduna highway near Suleja in Niger state as protesters block…
“I thought we were being brought here for the actual protest” — Hired protester reveals
Earlier today, a surprising turn of events unfolded at the National Stadium in Abuja when hired counter-protesters arrived,…
JUST IN: Several Injured as Police Teargas Protesters in Abuja
Tensions flared in the heart of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as police used teargas to break up a large…
#EndBadGovernance: Igbo Traders Open Markets, Reject Nationwide Protest, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Despite the nationwide protests commencing today, Igbo traders in Nnewi and Onitsha opened their markets and shops for…
Customers Stranded as Banks Close Due to #EndBadGovernance Protests
Banks in the Bwari Area Council and along the airport road in Abuja remained closed on Thursday, leaving…
#EndBadGovernance: Drama As Woman Protests Hunger with Empty Pot in Lagos
A woman in Lagos captured significant attention during a protest on Thursday, visibly demonstrating the severe hunger affecting…
Just In: #EndBadGovernance Protesters Gather at Ojota
Protesters have gathered at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, to demand an end to economic hardship…
Nationwide Protest Kicks Off Despite Rumors of Cancellation – Adeyanju Confirms
The nationwide protest, spearheaded by youth activist Deji Adeyanju, is set to commence today as planned, dismissing reports…
JUST IN: NLC Prepares for Clash as Governor Refuses to Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is gearing up for a major confrontation after Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Yahaya,…
#EndBadGovernance: Ogun Students Opt Out of National Hunger Protest
On Wednesday, students from various higher education institutions in Ogun State announced their decision to not participate in…
‘How Onyeka Onwenu died in my presence’ – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi shared the tragic details surrounding the death of beloved singer Onyeka…
August 1: We’ve Uncovered Political Plot to Hijack Upcoming Protest – Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sounded the alarm about a scheme by unnamed politicians to disrupt…
Three Domestic Workers Arrested Over Sudden Death of Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s Daughter
The daughter of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia and Soboma Ajumogobia, Aribemchukwu, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances at…
Why FG Hasn’t Announced Locations for Sale of N40,000 Rice – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has explained why the Federal Government has not disclosed…
Ogun Court Limits Protest Locations, Time
The Ogun State High Court has issued a directive restricting the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to four designated locations within…
August 1: We Will Ensure Safety For All Protesters – Police
As the nationwide “EndBadGovernance” protest approaches, the Ondo State Police Command has issued a firm warning to organizers,…
Edo Election: Shaibu, Oshiomhole to Lead APC’s 495-Member Campaign Team
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed its campaign council for the upcoming Edo State governorship election, slated…
Edo Governorship Election: Tensions Rise in APC as Internal Crisis Deepen, Affect Campaign
As the Edo State governorship election draws near, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing significant internal challenges.…
Onyeka Onwenu Revealed How She Should Be Buried Before Her Death
Veteran Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu, in a heartfelt opinion piece written for Premium Times in 2021,…
Don’t Protest Within The Trade Fair Complex – ED Ndanusa Warns
Barr. Vera Ndanusa, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos International Trade Fair, has advised the…
Watch Last Performance Of Onyeka Onwenu Before She Died (VIDEO)
Renowned Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu tragically passed away on the night of July 30, 2024, at…
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Oby Ezekwesili Sends Strong Warning To FG
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, urging them to refrain…
ASUU Faults Student Loan Scheme, Calls for Enhanced University Funding
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ebonyi State University has criticized the federal government’s Student Loan…
Hunger Protest: Crash Food, Fuel Prices — OPC Urges Tinubu
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage in dialogue with leaders of…
Naira Abuse: Bobrisky To Be Released on August 5 After Six-Month Sentence
Controversial social media personality and cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, is set to regain his freedom…
JUST IN: Tension As Over 300 Heavily Armed Soldiers, Police, Others Take Over Venues Of Nationwide Protest
Security forces, including soldiers and police, have taken control of Eagle Square in Abuja ahead of a planned…
Hunger Protest: If You Dare Come Out, You’ll Be Severely Dealt With – Thugs Threatens Market Women
A video has gone viral showing suspected thugs issuing threats to residents of Lagos State, warning them not…
Nationwide Protests: Organizers Reveal Venues, Other Details
In preparation for the upcoming nationwide protests against economic hardship, scheduled from August 1 to 10, 2024, organizers…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Lagos Court Restricts Protests to Three Locations, Limits Hours
The Lagos State Government, in a move to manage the upcoming #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, has secured a court order…
Nationwide Protest: Hoodlums Attack NUJ Bus Carrying Palliatives
A vehicle loaded with palliatives intended for journalists was attacked by over 100 hoodlums in Calabar, Cross River…
NAMA Grounds Arik Aircraft Over $2.5 Million Debt Following Court Order
Arik Airline’s operations were halted by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) due to a $2.5 million debt…
Lawmakers Demand Kyari’s Resignation Over Alleged Mismanagement of NNPCL
A group of fifteen lawmakers, known as The Economy Rescue Group, has called for the resignation of Mele…
NNPCL Projects 2 Million Barrels of Daily Oil Production by End of 2024
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced its ambitious plan to boost crude oil production to…
Abia State Governor Urges Peaceful Protests Amid National #EndBadGovernance Movement
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called upon traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community heads to encourage their…
Police Advocate for Stronger Implementation of Criminal Justice Law in Kano
On Tuesday, AIG Mohammed Gumel, Head of the Department of Training and Development at the Nigeria Police Force…
How Dangote Sought The Help Of Tinubu’s Ally To Secure Lifeline For Refinery – Report
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, issued an executive order directing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to…
Nationwide Protest: Senate, House Of Reps Cut Break Short, Plan Urgent Meeting
The National Assembly is set to hold an emergency plenary session this Wednesday, in response to escalating nationwide…
BREAKING: MTN Shuts Down All Offices Across Nigeria Following Subscribers Outrage
Telecommunications giant MTN has decided to shut down all its offices and service centers across Nigeria. This move…
Fuel Shortage Worsens in Lagos, Ogun as Transport Fares Skyrocket
The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria has worsened, particularly affecting Lagos and Ogun states. Motorists face long waits…
Nigerians Can Now Buy Bag Of Rice At N40,000, No Need For Protests — FG
The Federal Government announced on Monday that it has begun distributing an additional 10 trucks of 50kg rice…
INEC Alarmed by Rising Violence Ahead of Edo Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed serious concerns about the escalating political violence in Edo State…
Tinubu’s Order To Sell Crude In Nair Unlikely to End Dangote Refinery Challenges, Experts Say
Oil and gas industry experts are skeptical that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent directive to the Nigerian National…
Why Igbo Youths Won’t Join Hunger Protest — Ohanaeze
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, the leading socio-cultural group for Igbo youths, has articulated its reasons for not…
Bayelsa State Begins Distribution of FG Rice
The Bayelsa State government has started distributing rice and other foodstuffs provided by the Federal Government to help…
Trump, “Prophets” and Laughs
By Sola Adeyeye For most of the gods of men masquerading as men of God, religion is a…
August 1 Protest: IGP Egbetokun To Meet with Adegboruwa
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, in response to the upcoming August 1 protest, has invited human…
Nationwide Protest: Drama As Counter-Rallies Emerge in Lagos, Bayelsa
As the scheduled nationwide protest set for August 1 approaches, counter-rallies have begun in Lagos and Bayelsa states,…
Chaos at MTN Office as Frustrated Customers Resort To Violence, Damage Properties
Chaos broke out at an MTN office as angry customers resorted to vandalism, tearing down part of the…
We Paid N2,000 to Unblock Our MTN Lines — Osun Residents
Residents in Osun State expressed frustration and anger on Monday over having to pay N2,000 to unblock their…
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders NNPC to Sell Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell crude oil to Dangote…
Just In: Massive Traffic Gridlock as Soldiers Set Up Roadblock in Abuja Ahead of Nationwide Protest
On Monday morning, there was gridlock on the Keffi-Abuja expressway as military officers setup a sudden roadblock for…
We Are Ready To Protect Peaceful, Lawful Protesters – Police
The Oyo State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner Ayodele Sonubi, has committed to safeguarding peaceful and…
Just In: Angry Youths Hit The Streets As Protest Begins In Niger
Hundreds of youths in Niger State have taken to the streets to express their frustration over the rising…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Signs New Minimum Wage Bill Into Law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the new minimum wage bill into law. The signing took place at…
Political Thugs Attack PDP Chieftain’s House in Delta, Set it Ablaze
The home of Azubuike Christian Uwechue, a prominent member and former ward secretary of the People’s Democratic Party…
BREAKING: NCC Orders Immediate Reactivation of Blocked Phone Lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all telecommunications operators to immediately restore phone lines blocked due to…
Did You Warn Your Father When He Protested Against Jonathan? – VDM Fires Back At Tinubu’s Daughter
Social media activist VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticized Folashade Tinubu, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu over recent plea…
Why No Marketer Will Buy Dangote Petrol – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) announced that no local oil marketer will be able to…
Nigerian Activist Verydarkman Leads Protest Against Bad Governance, Singer Portable Reacts
Nigerian activist Verydarkman has taken a prominent stand against poor governance by spearheading a protest in Abuja. This…
August 1: Drama As Lawmakers Flee Abroad Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests
As Nigeria prepares for the #EndBadGovernance protests on August 1, a notable number of senators, House of Representatives…
No One In Tinubu’s Govt Has The Right To Deny Nigerians Protest – Ngelale
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, emphasized that the Nigerian government will…
Long Queues, High Fares as Fuel Price Soars to N850 per Litre
A severe fuel shortage has led to a dramatic increase in petrol prices, with independent marketers raising rates…
Telecos Companies Refute Claims of Sabotaging #Endbadgovernance Protest
Telecommunications companies in Nigeria have firmly denied accusations that they intend to disrupt the upcoming #Endbadgovernance protest scheduled…
August 1: Tension As Police, Protest Organizers Clash Over Upcoming Demonstration
As Nigeria braces for a nationwide protest on August 1 against economic hardships, tensions rise between the police…
LP Breaks Silence As Peter Obi’s Trusted Ally Dumps Party
Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, announced his resignation from the…
Kenneth Okonkwo Remains My Trusted Ally — Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged members and supporters of the Labour Party to refrain from…
Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Police Station in Borno, Kill Two, Loot Arms
In a violent raid early Sunday morning, suspected Boko Haram terrorists targeted the Jakana Police Station in Konduga…
Just In: Fuel Crisis Hits Zamfara Amid Upcoming Nationwide Protest
Fuel shortage has hit Zamfara with just few days before the planned nationwide hunger protest.Despite reassurances from the…
‘It’ll be hijacked by criminals’ – Police Affairs Minister begs youths to shun planned protest
The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has issued a heartfelt plea to the nation’s youth…
August 1: Hunger, Hardship Responsible for Planned Nationwide Protest
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has claimed that widespread anger and hunger across Nigeria as the driving forces…
Just In: Kenneth Okonkwo dumps Labour Party, parts ways with Peter Obi
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, has officially parted ways with the…
Tinubu needs support to tackle economic challenges, says minister
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has called on all Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu as the…
BREAKING: Former Ogun Deputy Speaker Tokunbo Oshin is Dead
Dr. Tokunbo Oshin, the former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has passed away. He…
Tragic Year for National Assembly as Five Members Pass Away
Since the 10th Assembly’s inauguration in June 2023, the House of Representatives has lost four members, while the…
BREAKING: Fuel Shortages Return in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Other States
Fuel shortages are resurfacing in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, as filling stations close in response…
JUST IN: Despite Strong Warnings, PDP Defies Court Orders, Holds Ward Congress
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conducted its ward congresses in Rivers State, going against two court orders…
“Don’t Jail Yourself!”: Labour Party Issues Strong Warning to Self-Proclaimed Chairman Callistus Okafor
The Labour Party (LP) has sternly warned Callistus Okafor, who has declared himself the National Chairman, about the…
Hardship: Tinubu will fix it, Minister assures Nigerians
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to alleviating the…
Dangote: They Collapsed Warri, PH Refineries To Continue Getting Billions From Subsidy – Niger Delta Stakeholders
Key figures in the South-South region have urged President Bola Tinubu to identify and punish the clandestine petrol…