Author: Festus Adeloye

The Kano State Government has relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the violence that trailed the #EndBadGovernance protests. The state Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, disclosed to Channels Television in an audio he sent on Saturday, adding that the curfew would be relaxed from 8am to 2pm. “Having reviewed the curfew and worried by the situation the people have gotten in as a result of the curfew, His Excellency has directed that the curfew be relaxed now from 8am, tomorrow Sunday, August 4 to 2 pm respectively,” he said. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to the protection…

Dare-devil gunmen on Saturday night on Saturday night killed seven leaders in the Umucheke community in Okwe, located in the Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State. The assailants struck during a meeting at the home of the community’s president general, who was also among those murdered. The Imo State Police Command confirmed the attack on Sunday. Spokesman Henry Okoye reported that Commissioner of Police Danjuma Aboki condemned the incident as deeply unfortunate and expressed the command’s sorrow over the tragedy. An investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act and ensure they face…

Hoodlums on Sunday morning chased #EndBadGovernance protesters who gathered around the Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area of Lagos State. At 10:30 am, a major disagreement played out amongst the organisers of the protest in Ojota. A lawyer, who simply identified as JP, came to address the protesters to leave the protest grounds, on the basis that President Bola Tinubu has addressed the nation. But another group led by 70-year-old Adegboyega Adeniji of Peace Action Transformation insisted on remaining on the protest ground until further notice. The police stepped in to speak to the small group of protesters to…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension on producer Adanma Luke, which was imposed following the tragic deaths of five crew members, including actor Junior Pope, on the set of her movie “The Other Side of Life” in April. The guild’s national president, Emeka Rollas, announced the decision after a National Executive Council meeting, stating that Luke’s suspension has been revoked and that the ban on filming in riverine areas has also been lifted. However, the AGN has urged members to adhere strictly to safety protocols and follow the safety standards outlined in the guild’s bylaws to…

Nigerian travel vlogger Afobaje, well-known for his captivating videos showcasing the beauty and culture of Yoruba land, has passed away unexpectedly. According to sources, Afobaje collapsed and died while playing football at Ikeja Cement today. Afobaje, whose engaging storytelling and vibrant presence made him a beloved figure on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, had built a significant following with his travel vlogs. His content celebrated Yoruba culture, bringing joy and inspiration to many fans. The cause of his death has not yet been officially announced, but it is reported that he slumped suddenly during the game. His sudden passing has…

Nigeria has added another low-sulphur crude grade called Utapate as the country struggles to ramp up daily oil production. The Utapate terminal was recently launched in the Niger Delta region, according to data from Bloomberg. The report stated that the new terminal produced almost 19,000 barrels per day in June, with a production to reach 50,000 by the end of 2024. Utapate, a subsidiary of state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, and venture partner, Natural Oilfield Services Limited, loaded the first export cargo last month, according to people familiar with the matter. The light and low-sulphur oil is among the…

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has blamed the cause of the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest on the country’s neglect of agriculture, saying that the people must return to farming if hunger must end. Soludo stated this in Awka, on Saturday, during the flagging off of the state’s ‘Operation Farm to Feed Campaign’. He described the campaign as a collective citizen action in partnership with the government to eradicate hunger once and for all in the country. The governor added that the youths in the state have become resolute in taking their destinies into their own hands by finding solutions, rather…

Members of the House of Representatives seem to be on a war path over the proposed probe of the operations of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd. A group of members of the House on Saturday placed adverts in three national dailies, urging the Joint Committee of House of Representives on Downstream and Mainstream to investigate the activities of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL Mr Mele Kyari. However, in a new twist, some of the members said to be among the 118 legislators told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday that they did not give…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has issued a statement refuting recent false claims about his involvement in leading the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. In a Facebook post, Adegboruwa emphasised that he never made the statements attributed to him, and that these claims are not reflected on any social media platforms or Channels TV. “Fake News!!! I never said this anywhere at all. And it is not in any of the social media platforms or Channels TV. Obviously, there are elements working to cause disaffection. I could not be a protest leader because I did not start the protests.…

The police in Nigeria on Saturday faulted the #EndBadGovernance casualty figure released by global rights group Amnesty International. Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi rubbished the claim made by the rights group that security agents killed 13 protesters during the demonstrations that started on Thursday. Adejobi also said a total of 618 suspects have been arrested so far for various violent crimes during the protests. The suspects were arrested in Abuja, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Nasarawa, and Sokoto. Adejobi said a policeman who was reported murdered on the first day of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests “miraculously survived”. “Nine (9) police officers…