Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, son of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the supreme leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA, has congratulated Chief Edozie Njoku, over his recent recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, as the rightful National Chairman of APGA. In his detailed letter of congratulations obtained exclusively by the West African Pilot News, Emeka Ojukwu, who served as commissioner in Anambra State, under Governor Peter Obi, and as Sole Administrator for...

A peaceful protest against the worsening economic conditions in Nigeria took a violent turn on Saturday as security operatives opened fire on protesters and journalists at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. As the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests continued into their third day, the mood in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, was a mix of determination and tension. While the crowds were smaller than before, the spirit of those who turned up was as strong as ever. They...

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has condemned the call for #Igbo Must Go, urging all Nigerians living legitimately in any part of Yorubaland to entertain no fear about their safety or be afraid of being forced out of the area. This was  stated in a press statement by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, while reacting to a post by a non-descript social handle tagged ‘LagosPedia’ which warned Igbos living in...

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President has urged more Nigerians to show solidarity with #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protesters across the country, even as he commended protesters for peaceful conduct. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2033 general elections, noted that the commencement of public protests across the country yesterday (Thursday) is noteworthy. Atiku who spoke through a press release on Friday, said, “These demonstrations have opened a vital channel for the public to...

…Appeals to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, the Minister of Steel Development has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest against the current government, assuring citizens that President Bola Tinubu is working assiduously to fix the current challenges of the country. Audu made the appeal in a statement issued by his Special Assistant Media, Lizzy Okoji, on Friday, urging citizens to be patient and trust in the ‘Renewed Hope...

The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II has condemned the mayhem unleashed on the ancient city of Kano by hoodlums. Sanusi II who decried the destruction which led to the loss of lives and property, disclosed this on Friday when he hosted journalists at his Kofar Kudu palace, describing the Thursday incident as a sad day for Kano. The Emir said “Yesterday was a sad day for the people of Kano when hoodlums hijacked...

A coalition of organised Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of United Action Front of Civil Society has condemned the killings of protesters in Kaduna and Suleja. Olawale Okunniyi, Head, Coordinating Secretariat, United Action Front, in a press release stated that report reaching the Civil Society Situation Room, monitoring incidents and ethical compliance with civil Protests during the mass protests on Hunger and hardships in Nigeria from Kaduna, has it on good authority that...