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I didn’t call for military rule–Ibrahim Babangida
Maureen Aguta
Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, has disclaimed a post on a parody social media account endorsing military rule over democratic governance.
The parody account, @General_Ibbro on X (formerly…
Hunger protest: Tinubu affirms suspension of import duties, taxes on essential food items
Maureen Aguta
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that he has directed the immediate suspension of import duties and taxes on essential food items and pharmaceuticals for six months in the first instance with view of…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: NLC accuses FG of massacre of protesters
Ajero’s statement
With unconfirmed reports putting casualties at 40+ in two days of managing the EndHunger protest across the country, we have sufficient reasons (backed up by reports and video clips) to call to question the…
Massive support as Kamala Harris secures Democratic Party’s presidential nomination
Joseph Irikefe
US Vice President Kamala Harris effectively secured the Democratic party’s presidential nomination yesterday, confirming her remarkable rise to party standard bearer in November’s showdown against…
NLC denies withdrawing from planned nationwide hunger protest
Maureen Aguta
The Nigeria Labour Congress has denied reports that it has withdrawn from the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship scheduled for August 1.
The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said the union…
Arewa Youth Ambassadors vows to go on with #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest
Joseph Irikefe
The Arewa Youth Ambassadors have announced that the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest is "necessary and inevitable," criticising the Nigerian government for its economic policies.
According to the…
Planned protest: Pat Utomi threatens law suit over Bayo Onanuga’s claims
Maureen Aguta
Prof. Pat Utomi has threatened to seek redress from international criminal and other human rights courts if Mr. Bayo Onanuga, spokesman of President Bola Tinubu doesn’t offer reasonable explanation to his…
REVEALED: Govt threat to further hike petrol price forced us to accept N70k minimum wage — NLC
Maureen Aguta
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has provided more insights into how it brokered a deal with the Federal Government over the new national minimum wage, saying the…
Northern coalition warns of looming revolution in Nigeria
Joseph Irikefe
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to take proactive measures to address the economic doldrums and current harsh economic realities confronting Nigerians,…
Nigerians to Reps: Cut your allowances not salaries
Maureen Aguta
Reactions have trailed the decision of members of the House of Representatives to cut their salaries by 50 per cent for six months as part of their solidarity and sacrifice to support the economic hardship…