Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was discovered at the fence of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The object was discovered on the eve of the planned nationwide protest against the hardship in the land. The 10 days protest would start from August 1 to and end 10 August 10, 2024, according to the organisers. Our Correspondent gathered that the IED was allegedly dropped by a yet to identified person who drove to the spot in a car and zoomed off immediately after the action. It…

In a bid to maintain peace and stability in Agege, a grassroots mobilizer and founder of Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel Campaign Organisation (TOSCO), has appealed to youths in the community to reject the proposed nationwide hunger protest. In a statement released by TOSCO Publicity Secretary, Adebola Kazeem, Olasunkanmi emphasized the need for youths to be patient with the current administration, led by President Tinubu, who he believes is committed to addressing the country’s challenges. Olasunkanmi urged protesters to seek alternative, peaceful channels for communication with the government, such as the Ministry of Youths and other youth agencies, to ensure a better…

In the bustling city of Agege, a renowned educationist and philanthropist, Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel, is making waves with his selfless contributions to the community. As the founder of SAMDOK Private School and President of Agege Renewed Hope Movement, Taiwo Olasunkanmi has dedicated his life to empowering the youth, supporting the vulnerable, and promoting unity and development in Agege. Agege Renewed Hope Movement, a grassroots sociopolitical group, has brought together influential personalities from various fields to tackle the community’s challenges and harness its potential. Under Samuel’s leadership, the group has provided food, financial support, and hope to many during festive periods,…

A Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has called on youths across the country especially those from Oyo State to shelve the planned August 1 hardship protest, expressing concern that it could be hijacked by hoodlums. Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives said this in a message on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024. She said, “While we know and believe in the right to peaceful assembly as protected by the Constitution Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as ammended, we also know that constructive agreement is the most important ingredient of democracy. “Yes,…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with Wives of State Governors who also double as the State Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). At the meeting, which was primarily to inform and update them about the various support programmes of the RHI, the First Lady noted that the Initiative continues to pursue its core mission, “Towards a better life for families” with these programmes. “Additionally, we are set to launch the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Economic Empowerment Programme for Petty traders. Under this scheme, RHI will provide N50,000 grant each,to 1,000 Women Petty Traders in…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), has said that it is ready to commence the channelisation of Kolo Creek connecting Okarki-Otuogidi-Ogbia communities of Rivers and Bayelsa states. Speaking during a two-day Needs Assessment/ Town Hall Engagement with various leaders and youths at Emeyal II in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the NDDC Director, Community and Rural Development, CRD, Engr. Theophilus Allagoa, said the project followed a recent appeal made by the Paramount Ruler of Ogbia kingdom. Allagoa, who was represented by the Deputy Director, CRD, Mrs. Ebi Morowei Ake, explained that the channelisation of Kolo creek along communities in…

Amid domestic supply challenges, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to increase crude oil production to two million barrels per day by the end of the year The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari disclosed this on Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 in an event with Maritime stakeholders at the Nigerian Navy Headquarters. Kyari expressed optimism that the target would be met, emphasizing that NNPC was fully committed to achieving it. Represented by the Managing Director of Pipeline, NNPCL, Folorunsho Karim, the oil firm’s boss urged security agencies to continue their efforts against oil theft and…

The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has said the anti-graft agency is working round the clock to recover stolen funds invested in assets across the globe by Nigerians, and plough it back into the nation’s economy for national development. Olukoyede gave the promise on Wednesday when the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and her team paid a courtesy visit on him at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday The EFCC boss while responding to remarks from Dabiri-Erewa expressed his appreciation for NiDCOM’s efforts, noted with concern the challenges faced…

The Ogun State Government on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, launched its e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme. The programme, which aims to reduce the cost of transportation in the state, would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the first phase of 2,000 electric motorcycles held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the E-Mobility initiative marks another milestone toward a sustainable and green future for the state. He stated: “Our administration is committed to mitigating the impact of the subsidy removal…

The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, ordered the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to limit their activities to four locations in the state. The court also restricted the time frame of the protests to between 8 am and 5 pm. Granting an application moved by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), Justice O. Ogunfowora directed that all protests under the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria slogan or any other slogan from 1 August 2024 to 10 August 2024 must be limited in place and time. The judge prohibited the protesters from protesting anywhere in the state…

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has claimed that some unnamed politicians are plotting to hijack the August 1 protest in a bid to cause mayhem in the state. Yusuf, who stated this on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, said his government has uncovered moves by some selfish politicians to hide under the guise of the protest to unleash havoc. “We are ready to receive protesters for a peaceful dialogue in the Government House. I will not run away, let them bring their positions and I will go with my stakeholders to President Tinubu and present our position to him,” the…

Alimosho Local Government in Lagos State, under the leadership of Honourable Jelili Adewale Sulaimon on Monday, 31 July, 2024, made history by becoming the first local government in the state to do train, graduate and empower primary schools pupils vocational skills’ acquisition. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the council secretariat, Sulaimon said the programme is a means of fighting unemployment and creating opportunities for the beneficiaries to earn a living. According to him, it is no longer news that there is scarcity of white collar jobs in the country, hence his government took it upon itself to sponsor…

The Senate on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024 appealed to Nigerians and promoters of the nationwide protest to shelve their plans in the interest of the nation. The #EndBadGovernance protest is scheduled to commence tomorrow, 1 August, 2024. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the appeal during plenary after a closed-door session. “The Senate in a closed-session deliberated on issues bothering on its workings in particular and the National Assembly in general. “The Senate particularly reviewed the current situation as regards the impending protest slated for August 1 and accordingly urges that one year is not long enough to judge the present…

The Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim community has cautioned the youth to be wary of the consequences of protests that may lead to violence and destruction of properties. In a statement released by the League of Imams of the Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim community led by Abdush Shakur Osoala “Islam always emphasizes peace, love and dialogue”. Osoala recalled that the violence that led to the destruction of Government properties across the country during the #endsars protest would remain in the minds of Nigerian citizens. He particularly mentioned the property which was destroyed in Lagos State including the…

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, has explained that clubs in the league stand to reap financial benefits in the future from the partnership with Spanish side, Sevilla FC.  Elegbeleye spoke from Spain where he travelled to put pen to paper in formalising the collaboration that would see NPFL clubs Coaches receive training facilitated by the club. “In the long run, there would be the possibility of the NPFL youth players attracting offers from international clubs and this will go a long way in ensuring financial stability for our Clubs and reduce their dependence on…

Health of Mother Foundation has described the introduction of genetically modified organism (GMO) into Nigeria’s food security plan as a big mistake as it jeopardizes the potential of any country especially in Africa to reach their full potential in food production. The Executive Director of HOMEF, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, In his opening remarks at a workshop organised for Judiciary Officials on GMOs and Biosafety in Nigeria, said GMO narrow down the varieties available and its becomes dominant threats to the local varieties available. He said: “Introducing GMO’s for reason of food security is a big mistake, because GMO’s jeopardize the…

Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has reiterated the call for the youth of the nation to embrace dialogue as against the plan for a nationwide protest scheduled to start from August 1. Buba noted that President Bola Tinubu has in just one year in office made such copious achievements in many areas of our national life that his Administration deserves not only understanding, but tacit support from all Nigerians in order to bring home the targeted results . The TAC boss, who spoke to journalists in Abuja, Monday, during the deployment of…

Ahead of the planned protest against “bad governance”, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared custodial facilities (prisons) across the nation a red zones that no protesters should get to their perimeters. Nigerian Correctional Service in a statement on Tuesday signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar said: “In view of the purported national protest scheduled to hold on the first day of August 2024, the Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the public that the Custodial Centres have been designated as red zones; therefore, any person or group of persons who have no business whatsoever, should steer clear.…

The United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has extended support for war against human trafficking in Nigeria with awards to makers of short films on the crime to further sensitize the members of the public of the antics and harms of human traffickers. IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Mr Laurent De Boeck reiterated the commitment of the UN agency to empowering young Nigerians combating trafficking in persons in the country through short films, during the presentation of awards to the second edition winners of the Short Film contest on Combating Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria on Monday. He…

The Ogun State House of Assembly has urged Nigerian youths to engage the government in constructive conversation rather than protest, saying the challenges affecting the country also affect other countries. The Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, gave the admonition on Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 while speaking on a motion on the planned protest, raised by the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, who spoke under “matters of urgent public importance” during plenary on Tuesday. Elemide appealed to the youth to avoid any act inimical to the peace and tranquillity being enjoyed in the state and the nation. The Ogun State House of Assembly has…