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Day: August 3, 2024

Disagreement breaks out among Lagos protesters as some leave venue in anger

The protesters reportedly argued about whether to heed the instruction of security agencies who were on the ground to enforce the court orders guiding the demonstration. Some protesters stormed off the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in the Ojota area of Lagos State as the nationwide demonstrations against hunger and economic hardship entered the third day…

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Police arrest 212 suspects for looting, vandalism during protest in Jigawa

The CP also warned that anyone or group of persons found engaging in activities likely to disrupt the peace in the state would be dealt with accordingly. The Police Command in Jigawa says it has arrested 212 suspects in connection with looting, destruction, and vandalism of properties in the state in the ongoing nationwide protest….

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Kano residents laud Gov Yusuf for imposing curfew after chaotic protest

A resident emphasised on the need for security personnel to patrol all areas to ensure full compliance. Some Residents of Kano Metropolitan Local Government Area have lauded Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for imposing a 24-hour curfew in the state amidst the ongoing protest. The residents said this in telephone interviews with the News…

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Night of emotions as BBNaija housemates lose their first wager

The task was meant to be a collective and creative expression of their struggles, journeys, and growth using poetry, music, and drama. The housemates of Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard lost their wager in the first week of the show, owing to an awful presentation. Staking 80% on this week’s wager presentation, their efforts…

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Our officers haven’t killed anyone since protest began, Police tell Amnesty

Adejobi said personnel of the Nigeria Police deployed to manage the protests had acted professionally and had refrained from using lethal weapons. The Nigeria Police has dismissed as “untrue”, a claim by Amnesty International that 13 people had died since the commencement of the nationwide protest. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement…

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UI, UNILORIN, BUK listed among 6 institutions that received students loan

Further details showed that the University of Ibadan got ₦201,114,650, the University of Ilorin got ₦52,897,890, and while University of Benin got N24,412,500. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has released the list of six institutions that have received its disbursement of ₦2,026,163,340 as institutional fees. The list was released on the official X handle…

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Jonathan felicitates former VP, Sambo on his 70th birthday

Jonathan wished Sambo and his family hope, peace and sound health. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, on his 70th birthday, wishing him peace, sound health and more years of impactful life. Jonathan described Sambo as a good friend, brother and a man of honour, dignity, and loyalty, whose commitment…

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Controversy rocks House of Reps over probe of NNPC under Kyari

The group insisted that Kyari had hindered the growth of the oil sector thereby stalling the economic growth of the nation. Members of the House of Representatives seem to be on a warpath over the proposed probe of the operations of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) under Mele Kyari. A group of members of…

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Lagos Govt intervenes in rape case involving ARM Pension employee

The commissioner said her ministry was collaborating with the police to ensure justice for the victim, saying that Lagos State had zero tolerance for domestic and gender violence. The Lagos State Government had intervened in the matter involving a female employee of ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited who was allegedly raped by her colleague during…

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No life lost in Katsina during protests — Police

The command assures them of the strength of their synergy with sister security agencies in the state as they work together to maintain public safety and order. The Police Command in Katsina State said there was no loss of life recorded in the state during the nationwide hunger protests. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman,…

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