Mele Kyari Defends NNPC’s Integrity, Says ‘We’re Neither Thieves Nor Saboteurs’
“We are not criminals. We are not thieves. But we will protect our dignity and honour,” says NNPC GCEO Kyari.
“We are not criminals. We are not thieves. But we will protect our dignity and honour,” says NNPC GCEO Kyari.
The Kaduna state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria.
British High Commissioner Montgomery has assured Nigerians in the UK of safety following violent anti-immigration protests triggered by misinformation.
Oshiomhole has described PDP’s Ighodalo as “unelectable,” stating that he is out of touch with the people of Edo State.
“The first biomedical engineering team at NCDC was set up and became the most in-demand team during my tenure,” said Ihekweazu.
“A lot of these guys are only hiding under hunger. What they’re actually asking for is regime change,” Oshiomhole said.
“If the government had reduced PMS prices to 200 naira, we possibly wouldn’t have had this protest,” said LP chieftain Yunusa.
Finance Minister Wale Edun has defended the controversial banking sector windfall tax, stating it aims to redistribute unearned income.
Nigeria’s Immigration Service says it’s monitoring diasporans sponsoring protests and plans to arrest them upon entry into the country.
Protesters waving Russian flags during protests in Nigeria have been arrested and are already being tried, says police chief Egbetokun.
The Navy has pledged to support the Police till peace, law and order is restored across Nigeria amidst violent protests.
“These faceless people just came up and said Igbos must leave, absolute nonsense,” says Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.
Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick.
Tinubu has met security heads amid protests, as police and secret service denied using live bullets on protesters and journalists.
Nigeria’s national grid dropped to 1,255.78mw after peaking at 4,067.77mw, causing widespread blackouts.
A report warns that Nigeria’s proposed 70% windfall tax conflicts with CBN’s recapitalisation plans, risking further banking sector pain.
Peaceful protests have been hijacked by criminals, says Nigeria’s defence chief Musa, vows military will resist any attempt to topple government.
The Russian Embassy has distanced itself from protests in Kano and Kaduna, emphasising non-interference and respect for Nigerian democracy.
President Tinubu has convened a security meeting in the wake of the nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance.
Kaduna Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew to as violence trails protests in the state.
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