Written by The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations of financial misappropriation by his administration, vowing to swear by the Quran to prove his innocence. El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass wealth or embezzle public funds. He stated … Continue reading “I Will Swear With Holy Quran, El-Rufai Denies Corruption Allegation”
Written by By Clifford Ndujihe, Kingsley Omonobi, Dapo Akinrefon, Victor Young, Ozioruva Aliu, Emmanuel Elebeke, Ibrahim Hassan, Bashir Bello & Gabriel Ewepu LAGOS — Organisers of today’s protest against hardship and bad governance, yesterday, alleged that the Federal Government and the Police were intimidating them but vowed to proceed with the action as the Police said protest … Continue reading “Protest: Police talk tough; organisers allege intimidation”
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Predictably, President Bola Tinubu like his predecessors, will used the yearly commemoration of the nation’s independence to trumpet the achievements of his administration over the past year, with bogus claims that the country has made significant progress in various sectors of the economy. But given the terrible scenario playing out in the country, manifested in … Continue reading “Editorial: Nigeria @ 64 A Nation of Hunger & Poverty”
Organisers of the October 1 protest against hardship in the country have insisted they would proceed with the ‘showdown’ despite kicks by the Federal Government and warning by the Nigerian Police Force. A former presidential candidate and activist who is one of the leaders of the planned Oct 1 protest, Omoyele Sowore, gave an update … Continue reading “‘No Going Back’, October 1 Protest Organisers Insist”
Tottenham piled more pressure on Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager with a dominant 3-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday. Spurs made a flying start when Brennan Johnson tapped in from Micky Van de Ven’s storming run after three minutes. Tottenham should have added to their lead long before United were … Continue reading “Tottenham Beat 10-Man Man Utd To Up Pressure On Ten Hag”
Thousands of people protested in Pakistan cities on Sunday after the Iran-backed group Hezbollah confirmed that its longtime chief had been killed by an Israeli air strike in Lebanon. Hezbollah said on Saturday Hassan Nasrallah was killed in the strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs a day earlier, dealing a massive blow to the group he … Continue reading “Thousands Protest As Pakistan Condemns Killing Of Hezbollah Leader”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. The step follows President Tinubu’s signing of the North West Development Commission Bill into law on 24 July, marking a crucial milestone in the Commission’s establishment. … Continue reading “Tinubu Appoints The Governing Board Of NWDC”
Israel said on Sunday it was carrying out new air raids against “dozens” of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier on Beirut’s southern suburbs, dealing a massive blow to the group he … Continue reading “Israel strikes ‘dozens’ of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Nasrallah killing”
The black spots •We are on top of situation – Police •Top Tinubu govt. official: We are working but it will take a bit of time to end kidnapping By Dayo Johnson, Omobola Dickson, Samuel Oyadongha, Peter Duru, Wole Mosadomi, Jimitota Onoyume, Egufe Yafugborhi, Chioma Onuegbu, Ike Uchechukwu, Chinonso Alozie, Idris Salisu, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Umar Yusuf, Demola Akinyemi, Femi Bolaji, Rotimi Ojomoyela, James Ogunnaike, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Laolu … Continue reading “Beware: Roads, waterways in 17 states where kidnappers reign”
By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor Rights activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, in this interview, discusses the issues around the proposed October 1 protests, warning that the government may likely use force against protesters again. Adeyanju also urges Nigerians not to be discouraged in the face of maladministration. Given how the recent #EndBadGovernance … Continue reading “Looming Protests: Govt may be more vicious this time, but we ain’t backing out —Adeyanju”