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

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 based on the philosophy of its mentor, the Deputy Speaker of …

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Nationwide Protest: Lagos Speaker, Agege Leaders Meet Residents …religious leaders, traditional rulers say no to protest

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other leaders in the Agege area of Lagos met on Wednesday emphasising the need for unity, resilience and patience as the country anticipates a nationwide protest. The leaders also met with various youth groups in the area reminding them that President Bola Tinubu is working to …

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Kaduna State Council of NUJ honours Buratai with Icon of Peace and Security award 

The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has conferred the prestigious “Icon of Peace and Security in Nigeria” award upon his Excellency Amb Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, former Chief of Army Staff.   This significant recognition was presented during the NUJ Kaduna Press Week, which carried the theme: “The Role of Media in …

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Slain DPO: Group lauds Gov Fubara for fulfilling N100m pledge

The Southern Youth Congress (SYC) has praised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for delivering on the N100 million reward for the killing of wanted cult leader Gift Okpara, also known as 2Baba. Okpara and his gang members were responsible for the murder of Divisional Police Officer, Superintendent Bako Angbashin, in the Oduemude area of the state. In a statement issued …

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Northern Christian Youths disown planned protests

Over one million youths under the aegis of Northern Christian Youths have expressed their disapproval of the planned protest scheduled for August 1st to 10th across the country. In a statement signed by Rev. Samson Job, the leader of the coalition of Christian youth groups, hinged their decision not to participate in the protest because of the president’s critical appointments …

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Nigerian Tech Community Withdraws From Nationwide Protest, Applauds NCC Boss

After careful consideration and deliberation in Lagos, some tech entrepreneurs said they have decided to withdraw from the proposed August 1 nationwide protest. Despite the current economic hardship affecting even the tech ecosystem, the Nigerian Tech Community (NTC) believes that protests do not provide solutions to the nation’s challenges. A statement signed by its President-General, Benedict Aguele, said the EVC/CEO …

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President Tinubu offers lifeline to Dangote Refinery, orders NNPC to sell crude to it in Naira

To ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate, the Federal Executive Council today adopted a proposal by President Tinubu to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. Dangote Refinery at the moment requires 15 cargoes of crude, at a cost of $13.5 billion yearly. NNPC has committed to …

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10, 000 Arewa Youth Groups Pull Out of Protest After Bichi’s Intervention …to hold massive prayer sessions across 19 northern states

About 10,000 Arewa youth groups have withdrawn from the planned August 1 protest after the intervention of Hon. Abubakar Bichi, a respected member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. In a statement co-signed by Mallam Abdullahi Muazu and Pastor Kyune Bibi, the groups said they would instead hold prayers in mosques and churches …

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Oke-Afa residents lament bad roads, call on Gov. Abiodun to fulfill his promise

Residents of Oke-Afa Area Community Development Community (CDC) Magboro, Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State, have lamented the hardship and suffering they bear due to the deplorable state of the roads in the area, thereby calling on the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to keep the promise he made to them over one year ago.   In a statement …

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ETI Disowns Statement Against Reps Deputy Spokesperson Agbese, Accuses Ex-Members of Impersonation …Says sack of NNPCL, NMDPRA leadership long overdue

The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has disowned a statement made by individuals claiming to be its representatives, criticizing Hon. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives. The group’s President and Secretary, Francis Nedu and Ismaila Bello in a joint statement, revealed that the persons were expelled long ago due to fraudulent activities and other abuses that …

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