The Nigerian Army confirmed that its troops mistakenly killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed, during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Samaru town, Zaria, Kaduna on Tuesday. In a statement released shortly after the incident, army spokesperson Onyema Nwachukwu explained that the fatal shooting occurred when a soldier fired a warning shot aimed at dispersing a group of hoodlums. The soldier, who has been taken in for questioning, reportedly intended to restore order amid violent protests. The protests in Samaru had turned violent, with hoodlums reportedly burning tyres and pelting stones at security personnel. In response to a distress call, troops were…
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The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against the display of foreign flags and calls for a military takeover during ongoing nationwide protests. These actions have been described as treasonable felonies by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement released on Tuesday. The police have expressed concern over the violent nature of the protests, particularly in Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, and Katsina states, where demonstrators have been seen brandishing foreign flags. Investigations indicate that protest organisers in these states are involving innocent children in these activities. Over 90 suspects have been arrested,…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven individuals to lead strategic agencies and programs under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. This announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement released on Tuesday evening. The statement, titled “President Bola Tinubu Appoints New Heads of Agencies and Programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,” emphasized that the appointments are intended to “facilitate the needed relief to Nigerians and ensure the effectiveness of humanitarian and social development programmes.” The newly appointed…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) commended the judiciary on Tuesday for its decision to nullify the controversial sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. The statement, signed by AON President Dr. Abdulmunaf Sarina, praised the Federal High Court’s judgement, delivered by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, which declared the sale null and void. In his statement, Sarina lauded the court’s decisive and patriotic rulings, describing the entire bidding, approval, and unveiling processes for the proposed national carrier as a deceptive scheme aimed at misleading Nigerians. “The court’s bold and patriotic declarations leave no one in doubt that the entire process was…
Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming November presidential election Harris will go head-to-head against Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. The 60-year-old Walz, considered a dark horse contender, was chosen over other prominent candidates such as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, who were initially leading the discussions. Walz’s profile rose significantly in the past week following a viral interview in which he criticized some Republicans as “weird,” a stance that has since been adopted by national Democrats. His liberal credentials and lack of controversy…
The Nigerian Government has announced plans to complete the East-West Road, a project that began 18 years ago. The Minister of Niger Delta, Abubakar Momoh, revealed in an interview with Channels Television that the road’s construction is set to be finished within the next year. Specifically, the section from Eleme Petrochemical to Ahoada and Bayelsa will be completed in 12 months. Momoh assured, “In the next year, by the time you visit particularly the Eleme Petrochemical area and the Ahoada to Bayelsa state, you will see that the road has been made through.” The East-West Road project, which aims to…
The naira appreciated on Monday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,607.15 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous foreign Exchange Market, showed that the Naira gained N9.93. This represents a 0.61 per cent gain when compared to the previous trading date on August 2 when it exchanged at N1,617.08 to a dollar. However, the total daily turnover reduced to 77.09 million dollars on Monday, down from 131.55 million dollars recorded on August 2. Meanwhile, at the Investor’s and Exporter’s window, the Naira traded between N1,620.50…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a National Security Council meeting at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, held in the President’s office, is attended by all heads of security and law enforcement agencies, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. This high-level gathering comes amidst nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance. In a recent national broadcast, President Tinubu addressed the organisers of the protests, urging them to suspend their actions, especially in light of the escalating violence in some states, which has resulted in the…
Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has been released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre after serving a six-month sentence for abusing the naira by spraying it at parties. In a post-release interview with GoldMyneTV, Bobrisky advised the public to respect the law. “Follow the rules, abide by the law. Don’t spray money, unless you want to become a landlord in Kirikiri. It’s not just about killing or any criminal activity; something light like this can take you there,” he cautioned. Reflecting on his experience, Bobrisky expressed gratitude towards his supportive friends and emphasized the importance of learning from his mistakes. “I’m…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Micheal Lenin, a key leader of the ongoing EndBadGovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Lenin was detained around 2 a.m. on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of FCT. Damilare Adenola, the Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, confirmed the arrest, alleging that Lenin was assaulted during the raid. “Lenin has been arrested by the DSS. He was picked up during a raid on his house around 2 a.m. He was arrested and tortured in the presence of his family. We are demanding…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced new channels of engagement following the peaceful discontinuation of protests against economic hardship in the state. The announcement was made in a statement by Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy. The statement reads: “The Lagos State Government expresses appreciation to the protesters in Lagos for their peaceful conduct and their announcement of an end to their action following the broadcast by the president.” Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the leaders of the protest, stating: “Your stoppage of the protest today is a crystal clear affirmation of the fact that you know your…
The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria are set to continue on Monday, according to rights activist Omoyele Sowore. The demonstrations, which began last Thursday, are planned to last for 10 days and aim to address widespread hardship and suffering in the country. Despite violent clashes in some northern states during the first three days of protests, with security forces using tear gas to disperse crowds in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Kaduna, organisers remain committed to their cause. Sowore has issued directives for protesters in Lagos to march to Ojota before proceeding to Alausa, the Lagos State Secretariat. He announced on…