By Osaigbovo Iguobaro The recent deft move by Mrs Blacky Omoregie to maintain her grip as the (Iye Eki) — Head of the Edo Market Women Association, through protestation before the traditional Emotan and Queen Iden shrines, both at the King’s square in Benin City was seen as being smart as it was hypocritical. Madam...
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Journalist attacked for digging into NIS burglary
A journalist with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Reporter, Joy Odigie investigating alleged burglary incident that occured at the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Complex in Edo State has been assaulted by some personnel of the Service. Odigie was visited the NIS Command to interview its Public Relations Officer, Ake Kenneth on Wednesday over alleged vandalism...
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Briggs: I won’t risk my life over hunger protests
Niger Delta activist, Annkio Briggs says she would not risk her life for August 1st 2024 tagged #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests for the sake of Nigeria. The protests seek to raise awareness against the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu-led government arising from petrol subsidy removal and other issues of concern including improve welfare for citizens....
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Hoodlums threaten to attack Lagos protesters
Suspected thugs have threatened to attack Lagos protesters who participate in August 1st 2024 protests dubbed #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria. In a viral video, some hoodlums addressing traders in Yoruba Language during a road procession through Lagos Island market area, warning them that if they do not comply with the directive of non participation in the...
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Okpebholo vows to employ school teachers
The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the September 21st 2024 Edo State governorship election, Senator Monday Okpebholo has vowed to employ additional teachers in public schools across the State if he is elected. Senator Okpebholo, representing Edo Central Senatorial District said this on Tuesday at an interactive session with Correspondents’ Chapel members...
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Man held for promoting violent protest in Plateau
Police operatives have arrested a social Media user, Suleiman Yakubu accused of promoting violent attacks on infrastructures, security agencies, and Nigerians in Plateau State. Yakubu’s alleged crime was committed ahead of the planned nationwide #EndBagGovernance protests by citizens against worsening economic hardship in Nigeria scheduled to begin August 1, 2024. Force Public Relations officer, ACP...
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Eating Nigeria alive
From Julius Ogar One of the hottest trending websites at the moment must be that of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The reason is simple. And quite obvious too. The corporation has put up an employment notice and virtually everyone – employed, underemployed, unemployed are rushing there and perhaps, going for broke, in...
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Police burst spiritual leader of robbery gang
Police operatives have apprehended the spiritual leader of a 7-man armed robbery gang, Martin Akunu ‘m’ 37-year-old in Udei town Benue State. The Benue State Police Command’s Public Relations officer, SP. Anene Sewuese disclosed this on Monday in a statement. Akunu lid was blown, following the the arrest of 22-year-old Tersoo Dabo, robbery suspect by...
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Christian leaders fortify Okpebholo ahead of poll
Christian leaders in Edo State have offered prayers of protection for Senator Monday Okpebholo, Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, head of September 21 State gubernatorial election. The Cleric from various Christian denominations converged at the Baptist Conference Centre in Benin City where they intended for Okpebholo and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The...
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Hunger protest: IGP invites Adegboruwa
The Inspector l-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has invited human Rights lawyer, Eben-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) in connection with the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest against hunger slated for August 1st. The invitation was in response to Adegboruwa’s letter addressed to the Inspector l-General of Police, urging the Nigeria Police to provide protection for protesters for...