Ten Arrested #EndBadGovernance Protesters Get Bail of N10 Million

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 10 protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. Each protester was granted bail in the sum of N10 million. The protesters, arrested during the protests against the government’s alleged failures, appeared in court on Wednesday, 11 September, to face various charges, including treason. Their case had initially been adjourned on 2 September. The protests, which aimed to demand better governance and accountability, took place from 1...

APC Commiserates With Borno Govt, People Over Flooding

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the government and people of Borno State over the flooding caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka Esq. in a press statement on Wednesday, sympathized, especially with those who have been displaced or have lost their means of livelihood as a result of the flooding. The statement read, “We are deeply saddened by the pain and suffering...

Ododo Commends Kogi Youths, Students For Their Support

…Reiterates Commitment To Infrastructural Development Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has commended the Kogi youths and students for their unwavering support and cooperation, urging them to shun violence and embrace peace. Ododo, who was represented by the Auditor General for Local Government, Hon Yakubu Adabenege, made this known during a programme titled, “Ododo Students Parley”., where the students and youths have been described as intellectual, innovative, creative, and peaceful, and have contributed immensely to...

House Of Representatives To Reconvene September 24 Following Revised Schedule

The Federal House of Representatives, set to reconvene from its annual recess on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, following a revised schedule. The initial resumption date of September 17 was adjusted, as stated in an internal memo issued by Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Clerk of the House, on behalf of the House leadership. A statement on Wednesday from the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, Jr., noted that “during the recess, members were actively engaged in their constituencies, addressing...

LG Elections: ANSIEC Publishes Candidate’s Name Ahead of September 28 Election

Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC has published the list of qualified candidates for the September 28 local government election. The Chairman of ANSIEC, Magistrate Genevieve Osakwe speaking after making the publication at the Commission’s headquarters in Awka, urged shortlisted candidates to commence campaigns and encouraged the electorate to participate actively and vote for their choice candidates on 28th September, 2024. Magistrate Osakwe revealed that the list of candidates is for public consumption and asked...

FG Denies Human Rights Abuse Over Arrest, Release Of NLC President

The presidency has denied any human rights abuse over the arrest of the released Nigeria Labour Congress President Mr Joe Ajaero earlier in the week, insisting that Nigeria is governed by law. The denial is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, accusing the Trade Union in the United Kingdom of false claims on human rights violations in Nigeria over the arrest....

SEMA Alerts Eleven Communities In Yobe State Of Impending Flood

In view of impending discharge of water from Dadin-kowa Dam, Hadeja-Jama’are River, River Kamodugu, and Lagdo Dam in Cameroon Republic, the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency Agency, (SEMA), has issued an early warning flood alert to 11 local governments. The Agency listed the local government areas likely to be affected by the flood to include Nguru, Bade, Karasuwa, Jakusko, Yusufari and Geidam, Tarmuwa, Machina, Bursari Gujba and Fune. According to SEMA, the advisory was to...

TUC UK Slams Nigerian Government for Arresting NLC President Joe Ajaero

…Ajaero Regains Freedom The Trade Union Congress, TUC, of the United Kingdom has condemned the Nigerian government over the arrest and detention of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, on Monday. The UK TUC has called for an immediate end to the government’s clampdown on labour leaders in Nigeria. Pilot News had earlier on Monday reported that Ajaero was arrested by the Department of State Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International...

Akwa Ibom Youths Rewarded with ₦310M for Boycotting #EndBadGovernance Protest

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced a cash reward of ₦310 million to youth leaders across the 31 local government areas for boycotting the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The Governor had previously assured stakeholders that he would appreciate the youths if they refrained from participating in the nationwide protests, which were held from 1st to 10th August. Speaking at a thank-you rally at Uyo Township Stadium on Tuesday, Governor Eno disclosed that each...

Ajaero’s Arrest: FG Attempt To Cause National Anarchy, CSOs Warn

…Cautions Of Mass Resistance If Ajaero Is Not Released Immediately The United Action Front of Civil Society, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has warned that the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero in a gestapo manner at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) is an attempt by the Federal Government to cause national anarchy. Mallam Hamisu Santuraki,...

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