Ozioma Samuel-Ugwuezi

Obaigbena To Nigerian Government: You’re Not Communicating By Example, You’re Acting Like Things Are Not Bad

"Look at National Assembly, the way they live… does not show that we (Nigerians) are in trouble," says  Nduka Obaigbena.

4 months ago

Diasporans Sponsoring Protests Already Watchlisted, Will Be Apprehended If They Enter Nigeria, Says Immigration Boss Nandap

Nigeria's Immigration Service says it's monitoring diasporans sponsoring protests and plans to arrest them upon entry into the country.

4 months ago

Protests Are Being Sponsored By ‘Subversive Elements’ Trying To Destabilise Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Naval Chief Ogalla

The Navy has pledged to support the Police till peace, law and order is restored across Nigeria amidst violent protests.

4 months ago

Obafemi Hamzat: We Won’t Allow Faceless People, Ethnic Bigotry Divide Us

“These faceless people just came up and said Igbos must leave, absolute nonsense,” says Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.

4 months ago

Russian Embassy Denies Involvement in Northern Nigeria Protests, Cites Respect for Nigerian Sovereignty

The Russian Embassy has distanced itself from protests in Kano and Kaduna, emphasising non-interference and respect for Nigerian democracy.

4 months ago

Ali Keffi: Protest Movements Are Very Dangerous, Especially For Nigeria That Is In A State Of War

Retired Major General Ali Keffi defends the military's planned intervention in the #EndBadGovernance protests, citing the volatile situation in Nigeria.

4 months ago

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: Nigerians Want Government To Take Action And Give Them Hope, Not Another Empty Basket Of Promises

“I feel that this (Tinubu’s)'speech has not addressed the issues that the people have raised,” says Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

4 months ago

Violent Protests Have Set Nigeria Back, Tinubu Says, Urges Demonstrators To Suspend Action

President Tinubu has lamented the “setback” caused by protests, urging organisers to suspend further actions as he called for dialogue.

4 months ago

Kaduna Electric Cuts Power to Kaduna Government House Over Unpaid N2.9bn Debt

Kaduna Electric has disconnected power to Kaduna State Government House over a massive debt of nearly N3 billion.

4 months ago

Delta South Witnesses Partial Protests as Warri Stays Peaceful Amid #EndBadGovernance Demonstrations

Delta South saw partial compliance in the #EndBadGovernance protests, with Warri residents continuing about their daily routines.

4 months ago

Borno Imposes 24-Hour Curfew After Deadly Market Bombing Kills At Least 16

Borno Government has imposed curfew following a suicide bombing in Konduga that killed 16 people, urging residents to remain calm.

4 months ago

Man Arrested with Knife In Abuja as Protests Over Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Intensify

Abuja Police have arrested a man with a knife during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja.

4 months ago

Tensions Rise in Abuja As Police Insist Protesters Must Stay Within Stadium To Comply with Court Order

Tensions mount in Abuja as police enforce a court order for stadium protests, while protest leaders claim they are compliant.

4 months ago

Nigeria Customs Confirms Suspension of Import Duties, Taxes on Essential Foods to Combat Inflation

Nigeria Customs announced suspension of import duties on essential foods to tackle inflation and make necessities more affordable for Nigerians.

4 months ago

Arik Air Grounded By Aviation Minister Keyamo After Court-Mandated Assets Sale; AMCON, NAMA React

Aviation Minister Keyamo has ordered the grounding of Arik Air operations due to a recent court order for asset sales…

4 months ago

Media Mogul Obaigbena Urges Nigerian Government to Secure Journalists’ Intellectual Property Rights

Nduka Obaigbena has pushed for laws requiring web companies to pay for the use of journalists' content online.

4 months ago

August Protests: Government Is Demonising People To Incite Terrorism, Create Chaotic Situation, Says Dan Ulasi

Dan Ulasi says the Nigerian government should channel the energy used in resisting protests to solving Nigeria’s problems.

4 months ago

Presidential Aide Onanuga Challenges Peter Obi to Lead Planned Protest, Cites Tinubu, Buhari Examples

Bayo Onanuga has urged Peter Obi to take a front role in the protest, says he shouldn’t play “master puppeteer.”

4 months ago

We Can’t Encourage Nigerian Youths To Protest, They’re the Victims Of Protests, Says Ndigbo Youth President Nnabuike

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth President Mazi Nnabuike has advised Nigerian youths to shun protests and called for dialogue instead.

4 months ago

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon After Deadly Rocket Attack On Druze Town Kills 12

Israel's air force bombarded Hezbollah targets following a rocket attack that killed 12 children and young adults in Majdal Shams.

4 months ago