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On Thursday, fully armed Nigerian police officers and men fired tear gas at a group of peaceful protesters around the outer cordon of Eagle Square in the Tri-Arms area of ​​Abuja. The area of ​​the three arms, where the Eagle Square is located, is the seat of power as it hosts the Presidential Villa, the National Assembly and the Supreme …

Organizers of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations scheduled for August 1 have rejected a proposal by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to hold contained protests. In a meeting with organizers on Tuesday, July 30, the IGP suggested limited protests at identified locations and advised against street gatherings. Egbetokun said some people calling for violence during the upcoming protests had …

Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has said his administration is unable to pay the new national minimum wage of N70,000. Governor Yahaya, chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, made the remarks during a meeting with trade union leaders, civil society organisations and traders’ associations at Government House, Gombe, on Tuesday, July 30, ahead of a planned nationwide protest. He said …

George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has made it clear that President Bola Tinubu is not opposed to the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. The protest, titled “#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria” and dubbed “10 Days of Rage,” has been the subject of heated debate. Speaking at a ministerial press conference in Abuja, Akume underlined the Federal Government’s call …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund said it will disburse N850 million to institutions as fees today, Wednesday, July 31. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Educational Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made the disclosure at a press conference in Abuja.This loan is different from the over 1.7 billion naira disbursed to about 20,000 students.“The sum of N850M will leave the account …

Onyeka Onwenu has revealed how she wishes to be buried ahead of her shocking demise. The legendary singer, actress, journalist, author and politician, known for her talent and activism, died on Tuesday evening, July 30, at Reddington Hospital, Lagos after collapsing during the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli, where she had performed for the last time. Following her death, …

The Borno State government has announced that no fewer than 6,900 individuals suspected of being Boko Haram fighters and currently in custody will face transitional justice. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, at the end of a best practices and learning programme organised by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, …

Edo 2024: Transforming Markets, Transforming Lives By law, local governments are responsible for building and managing markets. However, in our cities, most markets have become permanent eyesores and nuisances, hindering human and vehicular traffic. But with Senator Monday Okpebholo as the next executive governor of Edo State, this narrative will change. He promises to support local government authorities in rebuilding …

Edo 2024: Revitalizing Ambrose Alli University Ambrose Alli University, once a beacon of hope and academic excellence, has been reduced to a shadow of its former self due to chronic underfunding. This is far from the vision of its founding father and a betrayal of the trust placed in us. Senator Monday Okpebholo is determined to change this narrative. As …

As Edo State prepares for the September 21 elections, our candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, solemnly pledges to respect and uphold the autonomy of local governments, as enshrined in the recent Supreme Court judgment. Furthermore, his administration is committed to supporting local authorities in areas where they are facing financial difficulties, such as: – Road construction and infrastructure development – Creation …