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Friday, 06 September 2024 04:49

‘No light, no food, no fuel - Nigerians suffering deeply’, Yoruba elders tell Tinubu to ‘do something urgently’

The Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, Wednesday, told President Bola Tinubu, in an unmistakable term, that Nigerians are “suffering deeply” under his administration asking him to meet short term needs of the people before pursuing a long term vision. The elders’ council through its Secretary General, Oladipo Oyewole, stressed that with millions of Nigerians living without food, fuel and light, Tinubu needs to go back to drawing board and fashion out measures that will bring immediate comfort to the people. YCE, in a statement, noted that it remains hopeful that Nigeria will have a turnaround. “However, going by scanty information…

Thursday, 05 September 2024 05:01

‘We owe our people deep apologies for failure to protect the region from falling into worst crises in its history’ - Northern leaders

The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Dalhatu, has apologised to the people of Northern Nigeria for the collective failure of leaders to protect the region from falling into one of the worst crises in its history. He, however, said ACF is exploring strategies of tackling the existential challenges facing the North and Nigeria. He then declared that the North is willing to embrace constitutional review and administrative changes. Speaking at a meeting of the BoT and Northern Leaders in Kaduna, Dalhatu dispelled notions that the North is opposed to constitutional review saying, “We must put…

Thursday, 29 August 2024 04:51

Tinubu’s governance style already made Nigeria worse than he met it - Afenifere

Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political organization, has expressed deep concern over the current state of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu's administration. In a communique issued after their regular monthly meeting, held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the group highlighted the distressing condition of the nation, lamenting the pervasive hardship, insecurity, and economic turmoil that have plagued the country since Tinubu took office over a year ago. The communique, signed by Deputy Leader Oladipo Olaitan and Deputy Secretary-General Alade Rotimi-John, emphasized the widespread disillusionment among Nigerians. Afenifere noted that the public is grappling with severe challenges, including runaway inflation, massive unemployment, and…

Thursday, 22 August 2024 04:42

‘Tinubu, family members have hijacked NNPCL’, Atiku raises alarm

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been hijacked by a cabal around President Bola Tinubu. The opposition leader said future of the country has been “effectively mortgaged to Tinubu, his family, and associates”, saying that “even after Tinubu leaves office, it will be nearly impossible to break these shackles.” Atiku in a statement signed by Paul Ibe, his Media Adviser, said, “Just as Alpha Beta, Primero, and others act as Tinubu’s proxies in Lagos, managing critical sectors and generating revenue for him and his family, he has begun to replicate this at…

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 04:23

Nationwide protests: Urgent call for restructuring and accountability - Yemi Farounbi & others

PRESS RELEASE As Nigeria marks 110 years since amalgamation and 64 years of independence, we believe it is time for a sober reflection. We must come together to chart a new path for peace and progress. Nigerians should no longer fear open debates, negotiations, and decisions about the kind of relationship they want with other ethnic groups and how their country should be governed. It is high time we put a stop to living together in mutual suspicion and hatred. We must embrace a new political order to navigate the existential threats facing our nation. This call for deep introspection…

Thursday, 15 August 2024 04:51

Public outrage forces Reps Speaker to withdraw bill seeking to jail Nigerians who ‘disrespect’ govt officials

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has announced the withdrawal of a controversial bill he sponsored that would have allowed for the jailing of people who embarrass or disrespect government officials. The announcement was made in a post on the official X handle of the House of Representatives. “In response to the voices and concerns of the people, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has decided to withdraw the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft legislation,” part of the post reads. “This decision follows his extensive consultations with a broad range of stakeholders…

Thursday, 15 August 2024 04:47

Afenifere to Tinubu, Patriots: Restructuring must be wholistic new deal, not piecemeal reforms

PRESS RELEASE Afenifere is deeply concerned by President Bola Tinubu's response to the visit from the Patriots group, where he indicated a preference to focus on his economic reforms and the resulting economic hardships before addressing Restructuring. This approach, which prioritizes fiscal and monetary policies that lack coherence and synergy, neglects the fact that Restructuring is the very foundation needed for economic growth, recovery, and the resolution of other multifaceted challenges in our polity. We urge the President to reconsider his strategy. What is required is a holistic approach that addresses these issues at their roots, simultaneously. This means implementing…

Friday, 09 August 2024 04:43

Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new leader of Bangladesh’s interim government?

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to head the Bangladesh’s interim government after the nation’s longtime prime minister resigned and fled abroad in the face of violent unrest against her rule. Known as the “banker to the poorest of the poor” and a longtime critic of the ousted Sheikh Hasina, Yunus will act as a caretaker premier until new elections are held. The decision followed a meeting late Tuesday that included student protest leaders, military leaders, civil society members and business leaders. Hasina was forced to flee on Monday after weeks of protests and her departure has plunged Bangladesh…

Monday, 05 August 2024 11:43

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees country as protesters storm palace

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, multiple sources said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago. Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said in a televised address that Hasina 76, had left the country and that an interim government would be formed. Media reports said she had flown in a military helicopter with her sister and was headed to India. The CNN News 18 television channel said she had landed in Agartala, the capital of India's northeastern state of…

Monday, 29 July 2024 04:52

Hunger, hopelessness are sponsors of planned protest, Obi says as ex-LP presidential candidate backs youths

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has expressed support for the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. Obi spoke when he visited Alex Otti, the governor of Abia, at his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa south LGA. The former governor of Anambra said hunger and hopelessness among youths are the “sponsors” of the planned protest. Obi said there is nothing wrong in protesting if it is done within the ambit of the law. “In the Nigerian constitution, protest is allowed. All I plead for is that those who are protesting should do…

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Sunday, 28 July 2024 04:59

Planned protest organic reaction to Tinubu’s economic policies - Afenifere

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has expressed support for the planned protest scheduled for August 1. Justice Faloye, the publicity secretary of Afenifere, who spoke in an interview on Arise TV, said the group warned the federal government about the implications of its economic policies on Nigerians. Faloye’s comments followed the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. The federal government and President Bola Tinubu have asked the youths to shelve the planned protest against the rising cost of living. Faloye said the planned protest was triggered by the economic crisis in the country, which he noted was caused by…

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 05:11

Amnesty International to FG: Nigerians have a right to protest

Amnesty International has urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to avoid threatening Nigerians who plan to protest against the prevailing hardship and hunger in the country. The global human rights organization emphasized that it is unlawful to threaten peaceful protesters, noting that Nigerians have a constitutional right to protest. Reports indicate that some youths are organizing a nationwide protest from August 1 to 15 to voice their discontent with the rising cost of living and economic challenges. In response, Tinubu's media aide, Dada Olusegun, issued a stern warning to potential protesters, promising they would face strong resistance if they proceed with…

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 05:10

Those who led protests in the past now trying to curtail people’s rights – Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government and its agencies for trying to abort the planned August 1 protest across the country. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate in the last election said it is also ironical that those who protested against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 are the ones trying to stifle other peoples rights to protest. States across the federation have been unsettled by the ongoing plan by some youths to begin a 10-day nationwide hunger and hardship protest to draw the federal and state governments’ attention to the worsening plight…

Wednesday, 24 July 2024 05:09

Tinubu to youths: Protest needless as I’m already addressing your grievances

President Bola Tinubu has asked those planning to protest against his administration’s policies to shelve their plan. Addressing State House reporters after a meeting with the President on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, declared that the President asked him to communicate to Nigerians, especially the youths, that he has listened to all their concerns, adding measures are already ongoing to address the challenges. The Minister said, “We also discussed the issue of the country generally and Mr President has asked me to again inform Nigerians that he listens to them, especially the young people that…

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