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Billy Osawaru, Other Rep Members Accused of Corruption, Risk Recall Over Support for Alleged Oil Sector Fraud

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

Some members of the House of Representatives led by Hon. Billy Osawaru have been threatened with recalls over their perceived support for the corruption regime in the country’s oil and gas sector. The Save Nigeria Proactive Coalition (SNPC) which made this known in a press statement on Friday also accused...

‘Cashew Matters’ Producer Completes Cashew Master Training Programme, Dedicates Success to God, Sponsors

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2024August 1, 20240

The Anchour of Community Reporter and host of Cashew Matters, Yunusa Gabriel Enemali, has completed a Cashew Master Training Programme.He dedicated cashew enthusiast, has successfully completed the 18th Edition of the Master Training Programme (MTP) in Cashew Production, Processing, and Value Chain Addition. The programme, which began in March 2024,...

25 NGOs, CSOs cancel protest after town hall meeting with Speaker Abbas

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2024August 1, 20240

25 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called off their planned protest after attending a youth town hall meeting hosted by the House of Representatives. Dr. Matthew Nabut, Executive Director of Centre for Change and Democracy Studies, said on behalf of the NGOs in a statement in...

Northern Youths Withdraw from Protest, Pledge Loyalty to Tinubu, Mattawalle

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2024August 1, 20240

The Northern Youth Forum (NYF) has withdrawn from the planned August 1 protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, opting instead to support the government’s efforts to address the region’s challenges. After careful consideration, the group concluded that protesting would only exacerbate the situation and hinder progress. According to a statement...

Kano Groups call off nationwide protest , vow to support President Tinubu, Rep Kabir Bichi to succeed

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2024August 1, 20240

The youth of Kano have announced their decision to call off the upcoming nationwide protest over the intervention by Rep. Kabiru Abubakar Bichi, who pleaded with the youth not to hit the street for protests. Bichi cited a range of reasons centred around local stability, economic concerns, and the need...

BenKalu Network Joins Campaign to Avert Protests in Nigeria, Sensitizes Youths on Patriotism

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2024August 1, 20240

The BenKalu Intellectuals Network (BIN), a think tank of young intellectuals, has launched a nationwide campaign to de-escalate the growing feeling of disunity, hatred, and animosity in the country. In a statement signed by its intellectual leader, Comrade Benedict Aguele, the group expressed commitment to building honest and patriotic leaders...

Concerned Citizens, Muri Campaign Council Denounce Planned Protest Against Tinubu Administration

NewsDeskNgJul 31, 2024July 31, 20240

A group of concerned citizens and the Muri Campaign Council have strongly denounced a planned protest allegedly orchestrated by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, against the Tinubu-led administration. According to a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, the group described the plot as “laughable” and emphasized their commitment to...

Gwo Gwo Gwon gwo:A Dance Of Deception

NewsDeskNgJul 31, 2024July 31, 20240

By Oseni Rufai This dance has been trending for days. At every nook and crannies of the social media platforms, the dance steps are very prominent. Everyone wants to dance that dance of twisting of waist and raising of one leg. Turning thereafter to pursue themselves in a very comical...

Take It Back, Others Call Off Protest In Northern Central States

NewsDeskNgJul 30, 2024July 30, 20240

Three groups, Take It Back (North Central), Middle Belt Economic Forum, and Renewed Hope Prosperity Ambassadors have called off the planned protest in the Northern states, including Abuja. The groups cited concerns about the potential for destabilization and harm to their communities as the reason for their decision. The groups...

Tinubu’s policies working, food prices to crash in few weeks, IMPI appeals to protesters

NewsDeskNgJul 30, 2024July 30, 20240

A Policy think-tank on the platform of Independent Media & Policy Initiative (IMPI) has applauded the federal government over the announced suspension of import duties and taxes on essential food items, saying such move will crash the high cost of food items in few weeks. The professional group, however, appealed...