Ex-militants under the aegis of the Akwa Ibom Ex-Agitators Forum have warned the youths in Akwa Ibom State against embarking on what they called a faceless protest in the state. …
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PICTORIAL: Police deployed heavily in Lagos ahead of protest
Men of the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad have taken control of the Ojota area in Lagos, as of Thursday morning. Although protesters are yet to arrive at …
Read More »Police arrest two suspects with weapons in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a large cache of weapons in the Mushin area of the state. According to a statement released by the …
Read More »Harris unchallenged as Democrats vote for White House nominee
Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in an electronic vote starting Thursday that replaces the fanfare of in-person balloting that usually kicks off the party’s …
Read More »#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Hunger protesters converge on Abuja stadium
Hunger protesters on Thursday converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This is in compliance with a court order restricting them to the facility. Protesters gathered as early as …
Read More »Bomb explosion kills at least 19 in Borno
A bomb explosion has reportedly led to the death of no fewer than 19 people at a local joint in Kawuri village, Konduga Local government Area (LGA) of Borno State. …
Read More »AfCFTA: Manufacturers urge adoption of blockchain to transform African trade
Manufacturers and stakeholders across Africa are advocating for the integration of blockchain technology to transform trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Blockchain technology is a key enabler for …
Read More »Hunger protest: Respect protesters’ rights, Amnesty International tells govt
Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian authorities to uphold human rights and respect the right to peaceful protest as Nigerians commence nationwide protests over food shortages and the cost …
Read More »Afenifere hails FG for crashing rice price
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday, commended the Federal Government for rolling out N50kg bags of rice to be sold for N40,000, lower from the current N70,000 market rate. …
Read More »#EndBadGovernaceProtest: 10 ways to remain safe during protests
As the nation gears up to witness the beginning of the 10-day- hunger protest on Thursday, the safety of all during protests remains paramount. The protest, which is scheduled to …
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