Residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State on Monday morning blocked main roads in the city to protest the high cost of living. Women and young people were among the demonstrators who heard shouting protest songs while police officers and other security personnel observed the situation The protesters said that the increase in food prices and the inadequate response from the government compelled them to block main roads to draw the attention of the authorities. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba addressed the protesters and stated that the administration understood the suffering and difficulties that families were going through at the moment.…
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Ahead of the crucial quarter-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Palancas Negras of Angola, the principal officers of the National Assembly will visit Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to cheer on the Nigerian team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The Super Eagles are billed to face Angola’s Palancas Negras in a quarterfinal clash at the ongoing 34th AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire today 2 February 2024. The Senate Committee on Sports chairman, Senator Kawu Sumaila, stated this while addressing journalists on Thursday in Abuja. The Super Eagles defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon during the round…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State disclosed on Thursday that his decision to dissolve the State Executive Council, SEC, was hinged on the need to ensure the smooth running of government during the election year. Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the yearnings of the people as well as the need to rejuvenate the administration led to the sacking of the cabinet members and some other political appointees. On January 24, the governor dissolved the SEC, a development that raised eyebrows within the state’s political quarters with the arguments that he ought to have tarried till when the remains of his late boss,…
The Ondo State Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola has sworn in Okayide Owolabi Adelami as the Deputy Governor of the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Thursday at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure, the state capital. Adelami, a retired Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, was earlier cleared by the Ondo State House of Assembly last week after his nomination. Newspot recalls that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on January 24, nominated Owolabi Adelami as his Deputy. The nomination of Adelami came barely six hours after the state governor dissolved the State Executive Council, SEC.
The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion has nominated Sir Folu Olamiti for the prestigious Church of Nigeria Award for Faithfulness in Kingdom Service as the church celebrates 45th Anniversary of the Province of Church of Nigeria which was inaugurated on 24th February 1979. Archbishop Metropolitan and primate of the church of Nigeria The Most Revd Henry C. Ndukuba in a letter from the Church explained that the honour is in recognition of Olamiti unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the church of Nigeria Anglican Communion and Christian community at large ‘Your life and ministry have left an indelible…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has faulted those laughing over the depreciation of the naira. Speaking in Abuja, the Vice President said Nigerians should have come together to work towards recovering the country’s economy. According to Shettima: ”It is not only disheartening and disenchanting but also heartbreaking that yesterday when the naira plummeted to N1500 to the dollar. “Instead of us to coagulate into a single force and salvage our nation’s economy, sadly, some clowns are celebrating on Twitter of an impending implosion of the Nigerian economy.” Newspot recalls that the naira depreciated on Tuesday, crashing by 42 per cent against…
Kidnappers of two teenage sisters in Abuja who demanded N30 million for their release have threatened to kill them if in 48 hours they did not receive any positive feedback. The girls were kidnapped at Guita community, Chikakore in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Sunday 28 January 2024. Their abduction occurred a few days after gunmen suspected to be kidnappers killed a nursing mother, Christiana Igba, and her mother, Maria Agbo, after spending two weeks with them in their enclave. The criminals left Christian’s month-old baby unhurt. The Nation gathered that the gunmen stormed…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has cautioned the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, against the possibility of contesting in 2027. George said Atiku should play the big uncle and allow younger politicians to run for presidency as he would be too old in 2027. While addressing journalists in Abuja, George said, “My brother Atiku Abubakar was 77 years old last year and by 2027 he will be 81 years. “Atiku should be in a situation where he plays like the big uncle in the room or the elder in the room. “What…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last general election, Mr Peter Obi, on Thursday, bemoaned the working conditions of university lecturers. Obi said he was recently broken when his friend, a university professor for about 14 years, requested him to put in words for him so that he could be appointed as a Special Adviser to a candidate contesting for the House of Representatives if he wins. In a post on his X handle, the former Anambra State governor suggested that the reason for the bizarre request from the professor was that he would earn more…
Amid sexual and assault allegations against the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nation, SCOAN, Prophet TB Joshua, YouTube has removed the church’s main channel. Emmanuel TV is used to broadcast the religious activities performed by the church. This is coming on the heels of the controversial documentary reports by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) about the allegations of torture and rape perpetrated by TB Joshua. However, YouTube said the channel was removed over violation of its policy. “The flagged channel was terminated for violating our hate speech policies,” YouTube said. YouTube has policies against cyberbullying and harassment and…