Live Update: Day 2 of the Nationwide Hardship Protests
The people in Ojota are calling on President Bola Tinubu to address them personally. "How many people police go kill, dem go kill us tire" was another song they sang. It means, "How many of us will the police kill?" we are…
Two lawyers in Effurun, Delta, manage to elude death at the hands of thugs in a protest
The DSC roundabout in Effurun, Delta State's Uvwie Local Government Area, is where the event happened. The lawyers were about to be slain when military forces stepped in to intervene. The attorneys, who are part of the Effurun section of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), are presently receiving treatment at the Ekpan General Hospital for severe injuries they suffered as a result of the abuse. On his Facebook page, Omes Ogedegbe recounted his experience being held captive by thugs yesterday, saying, "We were beaten but not broken down." We have a duty to guide society as attorneys. As lawyers, we took the decision to conduct a poll in response to complaints of demonstrators being brutalized. When Oghenetega Comrade and I arrived to the DSC roundabout, I was accompanied by three other attorneys. We witnessed a man describe his experiences at the hands of the goons. "With deadly weapons drawn, the thugs ambushed us, claiming they were ordered to make sure there was no demonstration in Uvwie. The police were merely a short distance away amusing themselves while the incident was occurring, implying that they approved of the attackers. God's kid cannot be defeated and released. We were able to apprehend five extremely ruthless individuals who appeared resolute in their attempt to murder demonstrators until the valiant officers of the 3 battalions of the Nigerian army arrived precisely when needed.…
Four are apprehended when criminals set fire to a police container at the Abuja checkpoint.
The command added that there had been an attempt to vandalize the Tipper Garage Police post located in the FCT's Nyanya neighborhood. This was in contrast to claims that went viral, according to which thugs had destroyed the Nyanya Divisional Police Headquarters. Four suspects were detained after attempting to vandalize the Tipper Garage Police post, according to a statement sent by the command through its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh. "The police container compartment at Nyanya checkpoint was set ablaze, and four suspects, Mathias Jude 29'm' of Nyanya Area D, Mohammad Ahmed 23, Abba Jibril 18, and Mohammad Haruna 18, who have been arrested, attempted to vandalize the Tipper garage Police post," the statement read. "Contrary to the news making rounds about Nyanya division being burnt down by violent protesters," the spokesperson said. Adeh claimed that Benneth Igweh, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, had disapproved of the protesters' destruction of police and public property. She continued by saying that anyone found out will suffer the full force of the law. The commissioner of police for the Federal Capital Territory, CP Benneth C. Igweh, acknowledged residents' freedom to protest, but he disapproved of the destruction of police or public property. He added that anyone caught for violent protests who damaged property would be subject to legal action. Adeh mentioned this.
Kano government imposes a 24-hour curfew.
This was said in a statement released on Thursday by Sunusi Tofa, the governor's spokesperson. The announcement claims that the decision was made following a meeting of the Emergency State Security Council, which was devoted to discussing the growing unrest and violence that have resulted from peaceful protests. Tofa claimed that during the emergency meeting, everyone agreed to impose a curfew in order to protect lives and protect both public and private property. "This curfew is an essential step in reestablishing order and safeguarding community safety. "We must protect our citizens from additional harm and uphold the integrity of our state's businesses and institutions," he declared. "Let us not let the actions of a few self-centered individuals to drive a wedge between us. Together, we can overcome these obstacles and strengthen our commitment to creating a more robust and resilient Kano State," the speaker stated. The statement said that for everyone's safety and well-being, all state security services have been instructed to guarantee that the curfew is strictly adhered to. Residents are advised to follow this instruction. Hoodlums earlier plundered the recently constructed Nigeria Communication Commission Industrial Park in Kano State, according to NAIJA STREET MATTERS.
Before 2027, the Middle Belt faction demands restructuring
In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the organization's chairman, Mr. Timothy Gandu, announced the dates of the National Delegates Conference, which will take place in Kaduna on August 9 to 10, 2024. We will work to guarantee that the objectives we have set are met in a methodical, methodical, and peaceful manner. We plan to convene with other native ethnic groups in the nation to present our desire for a restructuring of Nigeria prior to 2027. "The objective is to create space for the indigenous ethnic nationalities of the Middle Belt to participate in the Nigerian federation as equal partners," he stated. He clarified that their demands for participation will be discussed and consolidated at the conference under the topic, "Restructuring and Enactment of the Peoples Constitution, Panacea to Peace and Good Growth of the Nation." According to him, the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities in Nigeria called for indigenous ethnic nationalities around the nation to submit their perspectives on restructuring, and as a result, CIMBO was founded in 2023. Gandu continued, saying that the establishment of eight geopolitical zones and additional states in Nigeria was suggested in the 2014 National Conference Report. The chairman emphasized that, given its size and population, the Middle Belt was intended to consist of three zones: Middle Belt East, Middle Belt Central, and Middle Belt West. This was based on the report. He said: “The non-actualization of the 2014 Confab recommendations and the promulgation of laws and policies detrimental to the people of the middle belt have necessitated the call for all indigenous ethnic organizations to meet and reinforce their stand as a bloc in Nigeria.…
NewsProtest: Lagos LG chair cautions against gathering at Amuwo Odofin
The caution was issued by Council Chairman Mr. Valentine Buraimoh in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Remember that from August 1 to August 10, there will be a national demonstration against hunger and the soaring expense of living. Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, and Peace Park in Ketu are the venues for Lagos State. Buraimoh claims that none of the state's authorized sites for the scheduled protest were in AOLG. "I am forced to warn that any meeting or demonstration within AOLG will be in violation of the court's ruling in my capacity as your Executive Chairman."I implore everyone to uphold the law and abstain from taking part in any demonstrations or meetings inside the boundaries of our local government. "Let's put our community's peace and order first," he urged. Residents received assurances from Buraimoh that he would keep up his relentless efforts to guarantee their safety and well-being.
Exclusive: Kogi Governor Ododo Devolves N2.2 billion Upon “Remodelling Government House” in Just Three Months, While Education and Health Receive N600 million
The Kogi State government spent N2.2 billion on "remodelling government house structure" between April and June of 2024, or the second quarter of the year, according to the budget performance evaluation of state expenditures. N962 million was allotted for the same project for the entire year, despite the development. The deputy governor's office and lodge required renovations and furnishings at a total of N200 million, with N100 million going toward each. Even though N100 million was allocated for "government house minor capital expenses," an additional N784 million was spent on them. Direct procurement was used to cover this expense. The state spent N784 million on "minor capital work," but it's unclear why it didn't also allow for free competitive bidding. While the Kogi state government categorized the N784 million it spent in three months for "minor capital works in government house" as a minor expenditure, its total expenses for six months were only N495 million for building and providing public schools for the entire state, and only N101 million for hospitals and health centers. Over the course of three months (April to June), N3.1 billion was spent on remodeling the structures of government houses, making minor capital expenditures for these buildings, and equipping and remodeling the deputy governor's office and lodge. The state administration renovated government offices and quarters throughout the state in 2023 for N1.3 billion, but only four months later it had to spend around three times as much. This development coincides with the fact that the state only invested N395 million in the capital development of water resources, N1.8 billion in the capital expenditure of education, and N1.3 billion in the capital expenditure of the environment ministry during the second quarter of the year. Corruption and claims of improper use of public monies have plagued Kogi State for years. In addition to avoiding arrests and skipping court dates, Yahaya Bello, the former governor of the state, is being tried for corruption for N80 billion.
Convergence places for protests are listed by organizers
However, a Lagos High Court has limited the protestors in Lagos who intend to participate in the planned nationwide demonstration on August 1 to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, which is located in However, a Lagos High Court has limited the protestors in Lagos who intend to participate in the planned nationwide demonstration on August 1 to the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, which is located in the Ketu region of the state. Recall that Force Headquarters requested the demonstration organizers to provide their contact information, together with the names and locations of the protest, to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. They have requested that soldiers stationed in the Federal Capital Territory and other cities be withdrawn in advance of the planned demonstration, according to Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. Still, the IGP gave in yesterday, directing top cops to guard demonstrators during the scheduled countrywide demonstration.the Ketu region of the state. Recall that Force Headquarters requested the demonstration organizers to provide their contact information, together with the names and locations of the protest, to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. They have requested that soldiers stationed in the Federal Capital Territory and other cities be withdrawn in advance of the planned demonstration, according to Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. Still, the IGP gave in yesterday, directing top cops to guard demonstrators during the scheduled countrywide demonstration. Amidst the pro-government protests that took place in several regions of the nation on Monday, stakeholders in the Nigerian project persisted in their demand yesterday for restraint from both the protest organizers and the federal government. These include, among others, Uche Secondus, the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Catholic bishops, the primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF). The points of confluence for the rallies were identified as Eagle Square, Abuja; Alausa Park, Lagos, and Opposite Wema Bank; and Akpakpava Lane, Benin City, in a letter to the IGP by Ebun Adegboruwa, SAN, counsel to one of the protest organizers, Take-it-Back Movement.…
Protest: The EFCC Investigates Sponsors’ Bank Accounts
The Department of State Services (DSS) was reportedly instructed to communicate with the anti-graft agency in order to obtain complete information about the people and entities that had previously been identified as the protest's sponsors. Our correspondent received information on Monday from a high-ranking EFCC officer stating that the organization had obtained the sponsors' bank account details and had started an investigation into them right away. This, the source added, would ensure that terrorism funding was stopped and would assist the commission in determining the amount of their involvement should violence break out anywhere in the nation. "Every detail regarding the individuals funding the nationwide demonstration that is scheduled to start on Thursday has been obtained. On these, we have started doing thorough research. The real reason some money was sent to those bank accounts is what we really want to know. The insider also revealed to NAIJA STREET MATTERS that the agency's advanced equipment is the reason they were requested to do the duty. When reached, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale stated he was unaware of any developments. When our correspondent pressed him for more information, he declined.
FG labels prisons “Red Zones” amid protests and issues a warning about attempted infractions.
The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the public that the Custodial…