Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Nigerian Army has said the individual in a viral video complaining about soldiers being poorly fed in Yobe State is not a military personnel. In the viral video, the man displayed the small portion of semo he received, lamenting that soldiers in Kanama, Yobe State, were being inadequately fed with poor meals. However, reacting in a statement on Thursday, the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the authorities immediately launched an investigation into the matter. According to him, the investigation revealed that the person in the viral video was not its personnel. Onyema said no personnel…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reported that security agents have received information about a Senator allegedly sponsoring the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests. At a press briefing following a security meeting in Abuja, Wike mentioned that the Senator in question is suspected of providing food to protesters with the assistance of security agents. “Now we also have intelligence that a senator had to invite some security agencies to lead some of them to go and provide food for the protesters. That is sponsorship,” Wike stated. He added that the Senator would be invited for questioning by relevant authorities…

Barcelona appear to have taken a major step in bringing back one of their former youth academy stars and one of their main priorities in the summer transfer window as the Blaugrana have agreed a six-year contract with Dani Olmo and presented a new and improved offer to his current club RB Leipzig, according to Fabrizio Romano. Barça’s new offer includes €55 million guaranteed, much closer to the reported €60 million release clause in Olmo’s contract, and another €7 million in add-ons that could bring the total value up to €62 million. Leipzig have yet to respond to the latest…

In their second group B game at the Paris Olympic Games, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress lost to the host nation France. Despite a strong start to the tournament, with a stunning victory over world number 3 Australia in their opener, the Nigerian team could not maintain their momentum against the determined French squad. France secured a commanding 75-54 victory, nearly achieving a 20-point lead by the end of the game. The match began competitively, with D’Tigress trailing 24-20 at the end of the first quarter. The deficit widened to 38-31 by halftime and further expanded to 54-39 by the…

The Police Service Commission(PSC) has approved the promotion of Seven Thousand, One Hundred and Ninety-Four (7194) Inspectors who passed the Departmental Selection Board (DSB), to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP11). A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi said the promotions followed recommendation by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. It said, “The newly promoted officers have been charged to put their acquired experience to maximum use in line with the modern standards of policing and discharge their duties in accordance with the provisions of the law. “The Inspector-General of Police while…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has imposed a 24-hour curfew following violent disruptions during protests against economic hardship. In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, the decision was announced after an Emergency State Security Council meeting addressed the escalating violence. The curfew aims to safeguard lives and protect both public and private property. “The imposition of this curfew is a necessary measure to restore order and ensure the safety of our communities,” Tofa stated. “It is crucial that we protect our citizens from further harm and preserve the integrity of our state’s institutions and businesses.” Governor Yusuf…

On Thursday, many residents of Osogbo braved light rain to participate in the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, expressing their frustration with the state of the economy. The march began at Freedom Park and proceeded along MDS Road to Olaiya Junction. Despite the drizzle, protesters, carrying a large banner reading “End Bad Governance in Nigeria,” sang songs to voice their concerns about economic hardship. Adetunji Ajala, the Osun State Coordinator for the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, addressed the crowd, emphasizing the need for change. “Hunger, poverty, and the poor policies of this administration are affecting us all,” Ajala said. “We are not…

Police operatives have dispersed protesters at Dutse Government House entrance. They were led by Jigawa Commissioner of Police Ahmed Tijjani Abdullahi. Abdullahi had led his men to receive the protesters chanting “Bamayi” in Housa. They refused entreaties by the Commissioner and other security heads. They started throwing stones and other objects at the Government House, including the security operatives who dispersed them with tear gas.

As the #Endbadgovernance protests begin nationwide, some enraged protesters in Abuja have expressed their frustration with the country’s economic situation. Despite the court order restraining their activities, the angry demonstrators converged at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the nation’s capital. An FCT resident who identified himself as Emmanuel Larry said hunger forced him to come out on Thursday morning. He insisted that the government must heed their demands, saying contrary to some speculations that the protests won’t hold, the demonstrations will be held from August 1 to August 10. “Today is the hunger day, we all promise you that…

A group gathered in the Alausa area of Lagos to hold a rally aimed at condemning violent protests. Organisers emphasized that their event was not a protest but a demonstration against the violence associated with some recent protests. The gathering aimed to promote peaceful activism and advocate for non-violent methods of addressing grievances.