By Chuks Peter, DELTA Despite Governor Charles Soludo’s directive for businesses in Anambra State to remain open, residents overwhelmingly complied with the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) Monday sit-at-home order. Economic activities came to a standstill in the state capital, Awka, as schools were forced to send children back home. …
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Police Assault Can’t Stop Protest Against Tinubu’s Anti-poor Policies – #EndBadGovernance Protesters
By David Olusegun | Organizers of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests have expressed their determination to continue their fight against the Bola Tinubu administration’s perceived anti-poor policies. This resolve comes after the arrest of 22 protesters during a demonstration in Lagos marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests. Among those arrested …
Read More »Out-of-School Children Vulnerable to Boko Haram Recruitment, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarms about the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, describing it as a significant future security threat. Speaking in Bauchi during the commissioning of various projects by Governor Bala Mohammed, he emphasized that over 20 million children are currently out of school, making …
Read More »Army Denies COAS Death Rumors, Retires 15 Generals
The Nigerian Army has dismissed rumors regarding the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, which circulated widely on social media over the weekend. A post from a Nigerian journalist claimed Lagbaja had died from cancer 48 hours prior. In response, the Army stated that these claims …
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