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Reconsider your decision – Deputy Senate President appeals to protest promoters
…says President Tinubu making genuine efforts to tackle challenges Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has appealed to the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to reconsider their decision and shelve the idea so that the fragile peace in the country would not be disrupted. Senator Barau, the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said President Bola…
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National protest: Osun Gov to dialogue with organisers, stakeholders
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has scheduled a comprehensive dialogue for tomorrow, Monday, with the organizers of the upcoming national protests and stakeholders from the security and civil societies. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor instructed his team to reach out to representatives of various civil society groups and student…
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CAN stands in solidarity with Nigerians amid planned protests
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed solidarity with Nigerians facing economic hardship and pervasive hunger, emphasizing empathy with the pain, anger, and frustration felt by many citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of CAN, the association acknowledged the severe difficulties faced by families struggling to afford basic necessities and sustain their livelihoods.…
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Reject planned nationwide protests, VP Shettima urges Nigerians
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to reject the planned nationwide protests set to begin on August 1, emphasizing the need for unity and focused development in the country. Speaking on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, where he was the Special Guest of Honour at the wedding ceremony of four daughters of the Shehu of Borno, His Royal…
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Seek change democratically, not by protesting, Kwankwaso urges Nigerians
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged Nigerians to seek change through democratic means rather than protests. Kwankwaso conveyed this message in a statement he signed and released to journalists on Saturday in Kano, emphasizing that effective and lasting change can only be achieved through the power of the ballot. “It…
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Hunger protest: FG tightens security at borders
The Federal Government has tightened security across all the nations borders ahead of the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1. Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS) said this in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja. Nandap directed all Zonal Heads, State Command Comptrollers and Divisional Immigration Officers…
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AGF praises stakeholders for efforts in anti-corruption strategy
By Kunle Sanni The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has commended stakeholders and partners for their contributions to the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Action Plan. This commendation was made during his welcome address at the opening of the Validation Meeting for the NACS 2022-2026 Action Plan on Friday in Abuja.…
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Tinubu mourns passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The deceased was a renowned businessman and politician. He was the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator, the National Assembly, the government and people of Anambra…
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Ndigbo will only participate in protest designed to alter Section (2) of Nigeria 1999 Constitution- OYC President
The Nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th 2024 will see Ndigbo as spectators, not as participatory, National President General Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka has said. A statement signed by him on Saturday said no Igbo man or woman would be seen participating in the nationwide protest titled “End Bad Government in Nigeria 2024”, scheduled to take…
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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s death is a huge loss, says Senate
The Senate has described the passing of the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as a major loss to the nation. In a press statement issued by Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the upper legislative chamber, expressed condolences with the family and constituents of the departed lawmaker, saying his demise constitute ‘a significant loss to the Senate,…
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