Nigeria’s Planned Protest Sparks Divide As Northern Elders Support, Niger Delta Opts Out
As nationwide protests begin on Thursday, Northern leaders rally in support, while the Niger Delta questions the movement’s intentions.
As nationwide protests begin on Thursday, Northern leaders rally in support, while the Niger Delta questions the movement’s intentions.
An FCT court has restricted participants in the August 1 hardship protest to the MKO Abiola national stadium, Abuja
“The citizens have right to protest, but Obi and Atiku are fanning the embers of discord as usual,” Onokpasa said.
Legendary singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu, 72, has died after collapsing suddenly following a performance at a birthday celebration.
Hamas says top leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli raid on his residence in Tehran.
Nduka Obaigbena has pushed for laws requiring web companies to pay for the use of journalists’ content online.
Tinubu’s directive to NNPC to sell crude to local refineries in Naira will save Nigeria $7.32bn annually, says Zacch Adedeji.
Tinubu has approved the sale of crude to Dangote Refinery in Naira, to help stabilise price of refined fuels.
President Tinubu on Monday afternoon signed the newly passed N70,000 National Minimum wage bill into law.
President Tinubu has signed the minimum wage bill into law at the State House in Abuja on Monday.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth President Mazi Nnabuike has advised Nigerian youths to shun protests and called for dialogue instead.
Peter Obi has cautioned against labelling Kenneth Okonkwo as a mole, describing him as his trusted ally despite recent criticisms.
Nigeria is faced with divided opinions over August 1 protest, with economic hardship fueling debate and tension among leaders and citizens.
Tinubu has applauded the valour and bravery of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in curtailing menace of violent crimes across the federation.
Emeka Anyaoku has described the late Iwuanyanwu as a “great Nigerian patriot” and highlights his legacy of national unity.
Christian Association of Nigeria in 19 Northern states have asked the federal government to apologise to Nigerians for its ineptitude.
Nigeria has 364 approved international border points and 1,497 other illegal migration crossings into the country, says defence chief Musa.
“Tinubu funded protests against Jonathan, but now rejects protests, Karma is a universal donor,” says Deji Adeyanju.
Dangote Refinery insists its distillation unit is in perfect condition, debunks claims its reselling crude.
Several groups have announced their withdrawal from the planned nationwide protests against economic hardship, scheduled to begin in August 2024.
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