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- July 31, 2024
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We reject faceless protests in Akwa Ibom – Ex-militants warn
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, ex-militants under the aegis of “Akwa Ibom Ex-Agitators Forum” have warned youths in the state against taking part in the exercise. They noted that the protest was a threat to the existing peace in the state and would be counterproductive. Addressing a press conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, on Wednesday evening, the chairman of the forum, Alban Paulinus, said the group has deployed members whom…
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- July 31, 2024
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Kwara: Court restricts nationwide hunger protest to Ilorin metropolitan square
A few hours to the August 1-10, 2024, nationwide hunger protests in the country, a Kwara State High Court has restricted protesters to the Ilorin Metropolitan square in the state capital. Granting an ex parte order on Wednesday, the court said it agreed with the Attorney General of the State and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Senior Ibrahim Sulyman that such a protest could degenerate into violence if the protesters were allowed to do as they wished.…
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- July 31, 2024
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Hunger protest: CSOs set up situation room, unveil dedicated telephone lines
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1, the Organised Civil Society has issued guidelines to protesters to ensure the success of the protest against hunger and hardship in the country. The guidelines, according to a statement signed by the Head, Coordinating Secretariat of the United Action Front of Civil Society, Read More
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- July 31, 2024
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August 1 protest: There’ll be no procession in Edo — Police
The Edo State Police Command said on Wednesday there would be no procession by protesters during the #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest slated for August 1, 2024. DAILY POST reports that the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command, Funsho Adegboye, who disclosed this to newsmen at a press briefing in Benin City, said it was part of the agreement reached by the organisers of the protest in the state. Adegboye said the protest would only take…
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- July 31, 2024
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Murdered EKSU DVC kidnapped by domestic staff – DSS
The Department of State Security Services, DSS, has said that the abduction of the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, EKSU, Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe, was masterminded by his domestic staff. Olaofe was kidnapped from his residence in a housing estate along Afao Road in Ado-Ekiti on July 9, 2024. In a statement in Ado Ekiti, DSS confirmed that the kidnapping was carried out by a gang of seven who were invited…
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- July 31, 2024
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Court restricts protesters to Abuja stadium
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, restricted the participants of the August 1 hardship protest to the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Justice Oriji issued the order while delivering a ruling on an ex-parte application brought before the court by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Read More
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- July 31, 2024
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Hunger protest: Be professional, IG tells officers
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged police officers to be prepared, alert and professional during the protests scheduled for August 1 to 10. Egbetokun added that the safety and security of the nation depends on the vigilance, gallantry, and readiness of officers in the police and other security agencies. According to Read More
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- July 31, 2024
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FCT: It has never happened before – Wike speaks at latest project inspection
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, inspected the ongoing construction of the Naharati-River Ukya to Uguwan Hausawa Road in Abaji Area Council of the FCT on Wednesday. The minister, who was accompanied on the inspection visit, by the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, said the construction of roads in the satellite towns will not only improve connectivity in the rural areas but will also discourage rural-urban migration in the FCT. He stressed…
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- July 31, 2024
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.Read More
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- July 31, 2024
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Abia postpones planned August 1 restrictions on tricycles, motorcycles
The Abia State Government has again postponed its plans to enforce restrictions on the operations of tricycles (Keke) and motorcycles (Okada) between 7 pm and 6 am starting from August 1, 2024. A statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu, said the restrictions have been put on hold, saying that the decision is to allow the implementation of “an alternative solution.” According to the commissioner: “The decision of the state government to push…
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