Author: Festus Adeloye

Rights activist Aisha Yesufu has urged lawmakers in the Red Chamber to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio for mocking citizens when they were planning the hunger protest now ravaging the country. Yesufu, BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) Convener, posted on X (Twitter) that Senators will not encounter resistance if they decide to get rid of the man who said in a viral video that aggrieved Nigerians willing to protest can go ahead, “but let us be here eating.” Akpabio has since hired a communication consultant to work back his comment without impressing many people, as he could not deny making the insensitive statement…

A detachment of fully armed men of the Nigerian Police on Friday morning forcefully dispersed a group of protesters at around the Berger bridge in Abuja. Some passers-by and motorists who were caught off-guard could be heard accusing the police of high-handedness. An Abuja high court had earlier granted an injunction seeking to confine protesters to the MKO Abiola National Stadium. Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike had on Thursday night urged protesters to obey the court order, but leaders of the protesters say they had not been served with a copy of the said order.

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has declared a 24-hour curfew after the hunger protest turned violent in the state. Declaring the curfew in a state broadcast on Thursday night, the governor noted that the restriction is with immediate effect. He however stated that it will be relaxed from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday to allow Muslims to participate in the Jumm’at congregational prayers. The governor blamed the state government’s decision on the looting that characterised the #EndBadGovernance protest in the state. “As a result of that, we are introducing a 24-hour curfew in Jigawa State and this curfew will…

Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has emphasised that real work begins following the first day of the nationwide protest. In his statement, Charly Boy urged Nigerians to maintain the pressure on the government, underscoring that the initial demonstration is just the beginning of a broader movement for change. He highlighted the significant turnout across several states on Monday, noting that the large-scale protests serve as a powerful message to the government. Charly Boy tweeted on X: “Brave, Strong and determined Nigerian youths, una make me proud today. “First: Una congratulations on a job well done. But…

American rapper Cardi B has revealed she is pregnant and expecting her third child. The 31-year-old star shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, showcasing her baby bump and expressing gratitude for the new chapter in her life. The announcement comes just a day after Cardi B filed for divorce from her husband of six years, Offset, 32. In her Instagram post, Cardi B wrote: “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power!” A representative…

Qatar on Friday is due to hold funeral ceremonies for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh after his killing in Tehran, an attack blamed on Israel that has deepened fears of a regional escalation. Haniyeh, the Palestinian armed group’s political chief, had resided in Doha along with other members of the Hamas political office. He will be buried at a cemetery in Lusail, north of the Qatari capital, following funeral prayers at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab mosque, the gas-rich emirate’s largest. His killing sparked calls for revenge and is among several incidents that have inflamed regional tensions during the Gaza…

Human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) has enjoined Nigerians to continue their support for peaceful protesters who are advocating for good governance in Nigeria. In a statement titled ‘Salute To Courage’, Adegboruwa commended Nigerians who trooped out on the first day of the protest despite the threats, intimidation and harassment by supporters of the government. “On August 1, 2024, Nigerians from all walks of life, people from across every divide, North and South, East and West, Christians, Moslems and Traditionalists, all trooped out in response to the call for protests to #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria. Despite the threats, intimidation and harassment…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has hailed the peaceful conduct of Lagosians during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in the state on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the peaceful protest experienced in the state should be the norm. The governor said Lagosians have chosen to embrace peace and shun the path of destruction while expressing their views and constitutional right to protest. The statement reads, “The Lagos State Government has watched closely today’s protest in some parts of the State and would like to put on record the peaceful…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Otunba Bosun Oladele says those who are still embittered over the outcome of the 2023 presidential election are the ones sponsoring the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest. Speaking in an interview with TheScrutiny, Oladele who is the National Secretary of South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) says many of the losers hold meetings on social media platforms where they plan evil things against President Bola Tinubu’s government. He urged the security agencies to fish out the individuals and make them face the full wrath of the law. “It is very clear that those smarting…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, says a policeman was murdered while on duty during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests on Thursday. At a briefing in Abuja, the police boss said some of his men were also injured by hoodlums who disguised as protesters. Egbetokun said some police stations in the country were razed by rampaging rioters. He lamented that events in major cities on Thursday were “mass uprising and looting, not protests”. The leaders of the protests were not around to lead the rallies despite the initial warnings of the police, he claimed, adding that hoodlums took over…