Day: August 4, 2024

Tinubu Listens Only To Dangote’s Hunger, Protest

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By Ikeddy Isiguzo Clearly, there is a difference between when Alhaji Aliko Dangote goes on protest and ordinary folks like us lining the streets to tell President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that we cannot cope with insecurity and the ascending cost of living. We are all protesters. We are all hungry. Ordinary folks are hungry for bare necessities. Dangote is hungry to keep up his status. We are not Dangote, we agree. We are all hungry. Let us not argue that. Dangote is the richest man in Africa. His hunger is…

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Enugu Approves N183bn For 141 Urban Roads, 20 Rural Roads

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The Enugu State Government has approved the sum of N183bn for the construction of 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads across the three senatorial zones of the state. The government has also approved the award of 133 more smart schools in addition to the ongoing 127 smart schools to bring them to 260 or one smart school per political ward. The approvals were disclosed at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Peter Mbah at the Government House, Enugu, at the weekend.…

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Tinubu Rules Out Return Of Fuel Subsidy, Says It’s Painful But Necessary

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday ruled out the return of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) famously known as petrol. During a broadcast to over 200 million Nigerians after three days of unbroken nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests economic hardship, the President said the removal of subsidy on petrol was a painful but necessary decision he took for economic reforms. In his speech on Sunday, Tinubu said, “For decades, our economy has remained anaemic and taken a dip because of many misalignments that have stunted our growth. “Just over a year ago,…

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Soyinka Criticises Tinubu’s Address For Ignoring State’s Brutal Crackdown On #EndBadGovernance Protesters

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Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has said that President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address on Sunday failed to address the attacks on #EndBadGovernance protesters by security agencies. Soyinka made the observation in a statement on Sunday following Tinubu’s address to the nation. The #EndBadGovernance protests continued on Sunday, marking their fourth day, as demonstrators voiced their frustrations over the country’s deepening economic hardship, escalating poverty, and ineffective governance. Soyinka said, “I set my alarm clock for this morning to ensure that I did not miss President Bola Tinubu’s impatiently awaited address…

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Area Boys Chase Protesters Away From Lagos Venue

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Suspected hoodlums, on Sunday, chased away #EndBadGovernance protesters from the Freedom Park, Ojota in Lagos. The protesters were chased away after some of their leaders withdrew following the national broadcast of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who called for dialogue. It was learnt that while some leaders of the protesters agreed to call off the demonstration on Sunday morning, a few of them remained adamant and decided to continue the protest. One of the protesters who spoke with our correspondent said, “The hoodlums just came from nowhere after some of our…

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Ongoing EndBadGovernance Protests: Full Text Of President Bola Tinubu’s Nationwide Address

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My fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the destruction of public facilities in some states, and the wanton looting of supermarkets and shops, contrary to…

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Insecurity In Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Seven Imo Community Leaders

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In a devastating attack on Saturday evening, gunmen killed seven community leaders in Umucheke Okwe autonomous community, Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State. The victims included the President General of the community and six village heads. An indigene of the community, who wished to remain anonymous, reported that the attack occurred during a meeting held at the President General’s shop in the community’s market. The source revealed, “The gunmen opened fire upon arrival, killing all the community leaders and setting the place ablaze.” The motive behind the attack remains…

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Senator Umeh Gives Out Daughter In “Carnival” Traditional Marriage

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By Tony Adibe In what many guests described as a kind of “carnival”, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District(Labour Party), Sir Victor Umeh on Saturday gave out his pretty daughter, Chidinma Uzoamaka in a traditional marriage ceremony, which attracted people from all walks of life. The lucky young man, Obinna Cyril Ifeanyi was full of smiles when Uzoamaka, having been “commanded” in the traditional manner by her father to “go search for your husband from the huge audience”, actually “tracked” her handsome heartthrob. Obinna is the son of Chief…

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Governor Mbah Pays Last Respects to Ferdinand Agu, Charges Nigerians on Impactful Living

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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, joined other well-meaning Nigerians to pay last respects to former Director-General of the National Maritime Authority (NMA), now Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Ferdinand Agu, at Obinagu in Udi LGA of Enugu State, charging Nigerians on impactful living. Speaking during a funeral service in honour of the late Agu at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Obinagu, Mbah, who expressed the deep condolences of the Government and people of Enugu said the deceased contributed greatly to the development of Enugu State and…

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Gunmen Kidnap Local Government Chairman, Aides

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Zacchaeus Michael, the Caretaker Chairman of the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State, has been abducted by armed bandits. William Aya, spokesman for the Kogi State Police Command, confirmed the incident on Saturday. Aya stated that the caretaker chairman was kidnapped on Friday night along the Kabba-Okene Road in the Kabba area of the state. “Yes, I received the information. The state Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, has already deployed officers for a search-and-rescue mission. We are on top of the situation.” Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity,…

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