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Hunger protesters besiege portharcourt residence of FCT Minister
The hunger protesters on Tuesday besieged the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, singing the old national anthem with vigour. As the nationwide hunger protest entered the sixth day, the protesters, in a viral video on the social media platforms were seen marching to Wike’s residence while holding palm fronds. As they reached Wike’s mansion…
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Plateau Governor laments decreased purchasing value of monthly federal allocation to States
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, has said the purchasing value of the monthly federal allocation to state governments has “decreased significantly” due to the inflationary pressure on the economy and the wobbling naira. Speaking on Channels TV on Tuesday, the Governor said “It is true that in terms of amount, it has actually increased but in terms of purchasing…
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Edo State Police Command gets new Public Relations Officer
The Edo State Police Command has a new Public Relations Officer. He is Superintendent of Police Moses Joel Yamu. The new Edo Command PPRO is an Associate of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Before his new appointment, SP Yamu, served as a Staff Officer to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in the Department of Operations at the Force…
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IPC condemns attacks on journalists by security agencies during hunger protest
The International Press Centre (IPC) has raised the alarm that the rising number of attacks on journalists by security agents and hoodlums are deliberate efforts to deter them from truthfully reporting on the protests. On Thursday, some officials from the office of the National Security Adviser abducted and carted away the camera and phones of The PUNCH photojournalist, Kayode Jaiyeola. The officials…
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Troops arrest wanted gun-runner in Kaduna, recover weapons
Troops of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna have arrested a notorious gun runner on transit to deliver high caliber weapons to terrorists. The troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted the notorious gun runner, Mallam Hashimu Ahmad at Saminaka in Lere Local Government Area. According to the military, the suspect, who has been on the wanted list of the…
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Protest turns violent in Kano amidst curfew
A violent clash between security operatives and protesters defying a government-imposed curfew has left several people feared dead and many others injured in Kano. The unrest erupted during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstrations, which have been marred by violence, looting, and destruction across the city. Eyewitnesses reported that at least eight people, including women and children, were shot in the confrontation…
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End protest, your voices have been heard- PANDEF tells protesters
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has commended youths, ex-agitators and other groups in the Niger Delta region for their peaceful disposition during the nationwide protest against bad governance. The forum however called on the various groups to end the protest, saying their voices have been heard. The National Publicity Secretary of PANDEF, Ken Robinson, made the call in a statement…
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Police engage armed robbers in Abuja, call for vigilance
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command engaged in a fierce gunfire exchange with armed robbers in the Lugbe area of Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 10 PM when the robbers blocked the Lugbe end of the Shehu Musa Yaradua Expressway, attacking and robbing innocent citizens amidst ongoing protests. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adeh Josephine,…
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Nigerian Immigration Officer shoots self in foot 3 times while barricading protesters in Maiduguri
A Nigerian immigration officer accidentally shot himself in the foot three times while barricading protesters in the Bulunkutu area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Thursday. The gunshots provoked the protesters, who feared one of their own had been hit. However, they calmed down upon learning the truth. LEADERSHIP reported on Friday that a joint patrol team, including police,…
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Policeman kills colleague while firing at protesters in Katsina
A policeman whose name has yet to be ascertained on Friday killed one of his colleagues while shooting at peaceful protesters in Katsina State. videos online show the deceased man in his uniform lying in a pool of blood after being shot by his colleague. “In the peak of unprofessionalism, a careless policeman killed his colleague and harm civilians in…
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