IGP Egbetokun Declares Red Alert as Protests Turn Violent

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIGP Egbetokun Declares Red Alert as Protests Turn Violent

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 2, 2024

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has declared a red alert across the country following escalating violence during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. In a press briefing on Thursday, the IGP confirmed the death of a police officer and injuries to several others during clashes with protesters. According to the IGP, some police stations have been attacked and set ablaze by hoodlums who infiltrated the protests. There have also been reports of widespread looting and vandalism...

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FCT Minister Wike Accuses Unnamed Senator of Sponsoring Abuja Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFCT Minister Wike Accuses Unnamed Senator of Sponsoring Abuja Protests

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 2, 2024

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, announced that security agencies have identified a senator suspected of sponsoring protests in the nation’s capital. The protests, led by youths, began on Thursday across the country and aim to address the rising cost of living. At a security council meeting in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the unnamed senator allegedly provided food for the protesters. “That is sponsorship. A senator providing food for protesters,” he said....

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Sokoto Protest Convener Backs Down, Cites Security Threat

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSokoto Protest Convener Backs Down, Cites Security Threat

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 1, 2024

The convener of the planned #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Sokoto State, Bashar Binji, announced the abrupt withdrawal of his group from the nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday evening. In a press briefing, Binji cited credible intelligence suggesting that hoodlums were planning to infiltrate the protest, targeting markets, banks, and government buildings. According to Binji, the Sokoto Marketers Association alerted the Department of State Services, DSS, to a plot to attack markets in the state. “Moreover, there is...

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Nigerian Passport Ranks 92nd Globally in Visa-free Travel 

NewsNigeriaNigerian Passport Ranks 92nd Globally in Visa-free Travel 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 31, 2024

The latest Henley Passport Index has ranked Nigeria’s passport 92nd in the world in terms of visa-free travel, tying with Lebanon and Myanmar. According to the report released on Tuesday, Nigerian citizens can travel to 45 countries without a visa, a far cry from the 195 countries that Singaporean passport holders can visit without a visa. In Africa, Nigeria ranks sixth lowest in visa-free travel access, behind Seychelles, which leads the continent with 156 visa-free...

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Nigeria Correctional Service Declares Prisons “Red Zones” As Protests Loom

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Correctional Service Declares Prisons “Red Zones” As Protests Loom

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 31, 2024

The Nigerian government has designated all 256 correctional facilities across the country as “red zones” ahead of the planned nationwide protests on Thursday, 1st August. Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Haliru Nababa, made the declaration in a statement yesterday, warning individuals and groups to stay away from the facilities. Nababa said the designation was to prevent the breakdown of law and order and exacerbate insecurity in the country. “In view of the...

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Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

In a shocking move, Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party, LP, has announced his departure from the party and ended his support for presidential aspirant Peter Obi. Okonkwo, a prominent figure in the party, cited disagreements over leadership and the party’s internal crisis as reasons for his departure. He expressed disappointment with Obi’s handling of the party’s conflicts and his failure to address the leadership crisis. In a statement titled “Political Journey...

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Super Falcons Suffer Heartbreak as Spain Snatches Victory at 85th Minute

NewsNigeriaSuper Falcons Suffer Heartbreak as Spain Snatches Victory at 85th Minute

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

The Super Falcons’ hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games were dashed Sunday night after a late goal by Spain’s Alexia Putellas broke Nigerian hearts. The highly contested match saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was the Spanish side that eventually emerged victorious, thanks to Putellas’ 85th-minute strike. The goal, a direct free-kick from the left side of the Nigeria defence, left goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie with no chance,...

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28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeria28 Housemates Enter Big Brother Naija House for Season 9

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

The highly anticipated ninth season of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, has officially commenced with a grand launch, introducing 28 housemates to the Nigerian public. The housemates, who will compete for a grand prize of ₦100 million, including a cash prize and an SUV, were introduced in 14 pairs. The pairs include Zinwe (Chinwe and Zion), Radicals (Fairy David and Mickey), Florish (DJ Flo and Rhuthee), NdiNne (Nne and Chinne), Aces (Topher and Sooj), Shatoria (Shaun...

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DSS Uncovers Plot To Use Protests For Regime Change

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDSS Uncovers Plot To Use Protests For Regime Change

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2024

The Department of State Services, DSS, has revealed a plot by some individuals and groups to use the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria planned protests set for next week to orchestrate a regime change in the country. In a statement issued yesterday, the DSS said it has identified the masterminds behind the plot, their funding sources, and their collaborators. According to the statement, the plotters aim to use the protests to cause chaos and violence, which would then be...

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Military Vows to Maintain Law and Order During Planned Protest

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Vows to Maintain Law and Order During Planned Protest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2024

The Defence Headquarters has warned that it will not condone anarchy under any guise, as some individuals and groups plan to embark on a nationwide protest from 1 August to 10 August 2024. The protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, is aimed at drawing attention to the widespread hunger and inflation in the country. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who addressed a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, said the military has uncovered plans...

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