The nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance has faced a setback in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This is due to the actions of security agencies, accompanied by individuals appearing to be political thugs, who chased the protesters away. DAILY POST reports that the security agencies and the alleged political thugs first stormed […]
Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said no president in the last 60 years had dared to reform Nigeria’s economy like President Bola Tinubu. Orji Kalu, however, noted that Nigeria is in a dire situation and citizens are suffering. Addressing a press conference at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the lawmaker said Tinubu has […]
Following the planned protest against bad governance, security operatives in the early hours of today, Tuesday, took over the Effurun and DSC roundabout in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. This is coming as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day Anniversary. Protesters are yet to come out as of the time of this report. […]
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday, visited the Maximum Correctional Centre, Makurdi, and granted pardon to six inmates serving at the facility. The governor said that all the pardoned inmates were recommended by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy headed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis […]
The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, described the Peoples Democratic Party as a “dead party.” He also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying it was out of touch with the current realities Nigerians are grappling with, which include escalating insecurity, abject poverty, and widespread hunger. Kwankwaso, who […]
Israel threatened Wednesday to retaliate after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning it would hit “all infrastructure” in Israel if it comes under attack. Israel vowed it would make Iran “pay” after the attack late Tuesday, which saw most of the missiles intercepted, and pledged to immediately strike “the […]
US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a surprisingly civil debate Tuesday, despite tense moments on the hot topics of migration, abortion and the threat of war in the Middle East. Republican Vance and Democrat Walz dug into policy and avoided the bitter personal attacks that presidential candidates Donald Trump […]
Danish forward Chido Obi-Martin has been included in Manchester United’s first team as their third striker after Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund. According to a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Wednesday, the 16-year-old is expected to get some minutes going into the current campaign. The move by Manchester United is apt considering the […]
The landing cost of petrol has dropped from the N981/litre recorded on September 25, 2024, to N945.63/litre as of September 27. This is according to data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria on Monday. The drop in the landing cost of petrol happened following the appreciation of the naira against the United […]
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure […]