In response to President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide address following ongoing protests over economic hardship, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on Nigeria’s economic managers to urgently address the grievances of the protesting youths to prevent further demonstrations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Secretary-General Okechukwu Isiguzoro emphasised the urgency of the situation, highlighting the potential for another wave of anti-hunger protests between August 5th and 10th, 2024. Despite commending President Tinubu’s courageous address and his proposed long-term economic policies, Ohanaeze expressed concern over the immediate need to quell the unrest. The organisation pointed out that while the president’s economic strategies…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed serious concern over the increasing number of falsified and upwardly adjusted age declarations on National Identification Number (NIN) slips submitted by candidates. The exam body highlighted that the trend of underage candidates manipulating their ages to gain university admission is becoming a dangerous, harmful, and unnecessary practice. JAMB has now mandated that only candidates who will be at least sixteen years old at the time of admission will be considered eligible for university entrance. This directive was issued by the Chairman of the 2024 tertiary admission policy meeting and Minister of…
Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent broadcast to Nigerians, describing it as “great and inspiring In a post on X, Keyamo highlighted the speech’s balanced tone, noting it was “compassionate, yet firm; conciliatory, yet not condescending; resolute on our objectives, yet reassuring.” President Tinubu’s address, which took place on Sunday, focused on the ongoing nationwide protests. During his speech, he firmly ruled out the return of the fuel subsidy and called on the organizers of the protests to withdraw from the streets. GOVIMA reported on the President’s address, emphasizing his commitment to moving forward without reinstating…
President Bola Tinubu is set to address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday as hunger protests continue across various parts of the country. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this announcement in a statement on Saturday. The broadcast will be aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) at 7:00 am on Sunday, August 4, 2024. “Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are encouraged to connect to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for…
human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has suggested that President Bola Tinubu might be more loved in the Southeast. Farotimi said the conclusion was based on the evidence of the geographical spread of the ongoing protests. “On the evidence of the geographical spread of the ongoing protests, it is safe to conclude that Tinubu is much more loved in the land of the rising sun, than in any other part of Nigeria,” he posted on X Friday. The statement comes after no protest was reported in the five states of Southeast geopolitical zone. GOVIMA reports that some Nigerians are…
Nobel Laureate and esteemed scholar, Professor Wole Soyinka, delivered a powerful address on Friday, denouncing corruption as a lethal cankerworm that devastates great nations and severely disadvantages their citizens. He emphasized that without a fundamental change in attitude and a collective commitment to ethical behavior, overcoming the escalating corruption crisis in Nigeria would remain an insurmountable challenge. Soyinka made these remarks during the 26th Annual Wole Soyinka Lecture, organized by the National Association of Seadogs, also known as the Pyrates Confraternity. The event, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, was part of the celebrations marking…
Officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have yet to return the camera and phones they confiscated from PUNCH photojournalist Kayode Jaiyeola. Despite Jaiyeola’s persistent efforts to recover his belongings, including multiple visits to the NSA’s office, his attempts have been unsuccessful. Jaiyeola recounted that security operatives at the NSA office denied him access despite his explanations. “I was at the NSA’s office earlier today to see how I could retrieve my phones and camera but I was denied access to the building. I tried explaining what transpired to them but they didn’t listen,” he said. Attempts…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to remain patient, assuring them that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of their concerns and anxieties. Shettima revealed that the president is conscious of the activities of the oil subsidy cabal but remains committed to pressing forward with reforms despite the current challenges facing the country. The vice president’s appeal came in response to the nationwide hunger protests and the need for patience with the administration’s efforts to address hardships stemming from the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange market, and other economic reforms. Speaking at…
As the nationwide hunger protests entered their second day, human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has urged Nigerians to suspend the demonstrations immediately. In a statement released on Friday, Adegboruwa reacted to the losses incurred during the ongoing protests, emphasizing that the disruptions and damages were not the intended outcomes. “I appeal to the protesters to withdraw from their various protest grounds and to suspend the protests immediately and indefinitely to allow for meaningful dialogue and engagement with the federal government,” Adegboruwa stated. He highlighted the concern that the protests had been hijacked by sponsored agents, which has resulted in increased…
The peaceful protest that was scheduled from yesterday turned violent in the northern part of Nigeria, raising significant concerns. Senator Shehu Sani took to X late Thursday afternoon to pose some critical questions that demand answers. Is the North protesting against hardships and hunger, or is the target President Tinubu? Senator Sani questioned the North’s role during the ENDSARS protest and pondered why the Yoruba are frequently at the forefront of protests. He also queried why the Eastern part of the country was seemingly excluded from the current protests. While some suggest that Peter Obi might be acting with bias,…
The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has expressed outrage over the reported threats against the Igbo community in Lagos and other Southwest states. The hashtag #IgboMustGo has been trending on social media platform X, calling for the forced relocation of Igbo people from these regions. Former Nigerian Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar condemned the threats, labelling them as divisive and harmful to national peace and security. In a statement released on Thursday night, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, warned that any attack on the Igbo people would result in…
Amidst nationwide protests on Thursday, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was seen at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The former Rivers State governor arrived in a black Toyota Prado SUV and was ushered into the President’s Office. While the specifics of their discussion remain undisclosed, it is speculated to be related to the hunger protests that began on Thursday, with the FCT being a focal point. In Abuja, significant demonstrations occurred, with crowds gathering in the central business district and surrounding suburbs. Security officials responded by deploying tear gas to disperse the protesters. However, Minister…