Despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Nigerian Police Force, organisers of the October 1 protest against hardship in the country have vowed to proceed with the planned demonstration.
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist leading the protest, confirmed on his social media platform on Monday that the nationwide protest will hold peacefully across the country, with the main event taking place at Eagles Square Abuja.
Veteran journalist, Bayo Onanuga, now Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, In recent times has called for patience as Nigeria approaches the administration’s one-year mark.
Back in 1999, following the return of democracy in Nigeria after years of military rule, onanuga questioned leadership impact just six weeks in.
Arise News Journalist, Rufai Oseni over the weekend, hosted students from various schools to a debate on what should matter more to Nigerian Leaders, Regional Interest Vs National Interest, at the Oseni Center in Odogbolu, Ogun State.
The event was the second annual debate at the Oseni center since its inauguration.
Journalist, filmmaker, and social media sensation, Dan Bello took it upon himself to renovate a classroom at a government primary school in Kano State. Bello who has uncovered various social and political stories in Nigeria, said that more than 50,000 government primary schools in the North are dilapidated.
He renovated the classroom for free, so that the students can study in a conducive environment.
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalyi Fubara, at a thanksgiving Service organised as part of activities marking the 64th Independence Day Celebration of Nigeria on Sunday, gave an account of his first year in office, saying that in just one year, he has done more for the people of Rivers State, than what his predecessor did in eight years.
Fubara, also in an apparent jibe at his political opponents stated that he approved the construction of an ultra-modern hospital, which includes a psychiatric ward, in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the State, because they will need it.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has said that none of his political opponents can fight him.
Wike was speaking during a reception, organised in his honour by the Ijaw People’s Congress in Portharcort Rivers State.
Wike also boasted that he is too big for anybody to fight him, no matter how highly placed they are.
The minister of state for petroleum resources, Heineken Lokpobiri during that event organised by the Ijaw Peoples Congress in honour of Wike, said that the FCT minister facilitated his appointment.
Senator representing Borno south senatorial district, Ali Ndume has said that corruption is rife in Nigeria, because politicians who steal money, are celebrated for doing so.
The senator spoke in Kano on Sunday, during an interactive session with journalists, adding that in developed nations, people question the source of one’s wealth, but in Nigeria, you are venerated for flaunting ill-gotten wealth.
President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly last week.
Biden took a moment near the end of his speech, to reflect on his decision to end his campaign, saying that as much as he loved the Job of being President, he loved his country more.
There was a hilarious moment, at UNGA when Haiti’s transitional leader, Edgar Fils, had to pause his speech to drink water from a jug.
Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has been spotted in a video, showing off his dance skills.
The Eighty seven year old, who was a wedding guest over the weekend, challenged the couple and guests to a dance off, and showed off his strong knees, dancing to ‘Ema Yonu Simi’ by Wasiu Ayinde.
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