Author: Festus Adeloye

Hunger protesters on Thursday converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This is in compliance with a court order restricting them to the facility. Protesters gathered as early as 6 am singing solidarity songs. Present at the stadium are heavily armed security operatives. Activists and groups had declared the protest in response to the economic hardship. The protests are expected to last for 10 days.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday addressed a virtual conference with Senior Police Officers from across the country, focusing on critical issues of preparedness, deployment, and the maintenance of law and order during the planned nationwide protest in the country. In his address, the IGP emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of alertness and professionalism within the force, noting that the safety and security of the nation depended on the vigilance, gallantry, and readiness of our officers in the Police and other security agencies. The IGP highlighted the need for continuous preparedness and strategic…

The Presidency has said cabals and enemies of Nigeria opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s innovative policies and youth-inclusive government are behind tomorrow’s proposed protest. Special Adviser to President on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a town hall meeting on the proposed protest. The meeting was convened by the Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Mr Osahon Okunbo. According to Asefon, the cabals and bad elements are behind the move for protest because they are uncomfortable with the progress the Tinubu government was making. He said: “They are used to a system where ministers are…

#EndBadGovernance: Edo Uncovers Plans By APC To Deploy Thugs Disguised As State Security Network Officers To Attack Protesters The Edo State Government has uncovered plots by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise thugs who will disguise themselves as officials of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) also known as vigilante network to attack protesters during the #EndBadGovernance demonstration. In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said the State Government acknowledges the right of Edo citizens to protest and has mobilized security agencies to ensure that law and order is maintained during the…

An Air Canada flight bound for Montreal was cancelled after a flight attendant lost her cool when a passenger asked for a blanket. The now-viral incident took place when Flight AC73 from Casablanca, Morocco, was already on its way to the tarmac for takeoff. The stewardess’ meltdown was recorded on camera, with the footage making rounds on social media since. Video shared on social media shows a female flight attendant aboard Flight AC73 from Casablanca to Montreal pointing and shouting at a passenger in both French and English. “I don’t want no bullying against my crew,” the woman can be…

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi says Onyeka Onwenu’s death has devastated him. I watched as doctors battled to save her life in vain yesterday after her elegant performance on stage. She left us with a striking song in her last performance on earth “One Love Keep Us Together Writing on his X handle, Obi said: “Yesterday provided a totally devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory. ” I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu…

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson said that she would not compete in the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday. “I’m only running the 200m here,” said Jackson, the double world 200-metre champion, who has won silvers in the 100m in the last two world champs and Olympic 100m bronze at the Tokyo Games. The 30-year-old did not give any details for her decision. But Jackson’s announcement does come in the wake of her pulling up with an apparent injury late in a race in Hungary three weeks ago. The Jamaican was leading the race entering the home straight before abruptly…

The Lagos State Government has deployed men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to the streets ahead of the nationwide hunger and hardship protests billed to commence on August 1. The heavy presence of police officers of the RRS and Task Force were seen on streets around the state Wednesday, as they engaged in patrol exercises. The operation took off from Alausa, Ikeja through the old Tollgate, Ojota, Ogudu, and Iyana Oworo to the 3rd Mainland Bridge axis. Some officers were also seen matching through Lekki streets to the Lekki Tollgate area. This is as the Secretary to the Government…

The daughter of Soboma and Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, Chukwu, was found dead under suspicious circumstances outside the gate of her Parkview, Lagos home on Wednesday, July 31. Initial investigations suggest that recently hired domestic staff, who had been with the family for less than a month, might have staged the scene to imply that Chukwu was outside the house at the time of her death. Evidence indicates an attempt to clean up blood inside the house and the compound, suggesting a different narrative. Soboma Ajumogobia, Chukwu’s father, is the younger brother of Odein Ajumogobia, a former Minister of State for…

The Ondo State Police Command, on Wednesday, said it had begun an investigation into the death of 54-year-old Olakunbi Adene who was found dead in her residence located at Oda Road Area of Akure, the state capital. It was gathered that the deceased’ lifeless body was found on her bed in a pool of blood on Sunday, indicating that she was murdered. It was also learnt that the deceased a few days earlier entertained guests when she celebrated her 54th birthday. According to a source in the area, the deceased, who had two kids was hale and hearty with no…