***Asks Tinubu to address Nigerians immediately The Federal Government should review all its “anti-people policies that are asphyxiating life in the country without further delay, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Following the Following the dangerous signal the first day of the EndBadGovernance protest has sent out, the Party noted that the nationwide protest by Nigerians would not have come if government had demonstrated sincere commitment to the citizens by taking steps to address the current hardship. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP acknowledge that, “There is hunger and destitution in the land.…
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***Protesters besiege government House Entrace, vandalise APC headquarters From Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The nationwide peaceful EndBadGovernance protest on Thursday turned violent in Jigawa state as the youths in their thousands besieged the Government House in Dutse, the state capital. Reports from the state indicated that the protesters attempted to gain access to the Government House but were blocked by the security under the headship of the State commissioner of police, Mr Ahmed Tijjani Abdullahi Armed with different placards bearing messages that were directed at the government, they demanded the immediate withdrawal of what they described as anti-common man policies that…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. NIGERIA Civil Society Situation Room (SR) has enjoined Kogi State House of Assembly to make necessary laws to promote the principles of Open Government Partnership (OGP) and incorporate the concept into oversight functions for effective implementation. SR made the call at a One-day Capacity Building On Open Government Partnership (OGP) for Kogi State House of Assembly Members on Thursday in Lokoja. The capacity building was organised by the Situation Room (SR) in partnership with Initiative For Grassroot Advancement In Nigeria (INGRA) with support from Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) One of the Resource Persons, Mr…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. The call for Nationwide protests was ignored by youths in Kogi State on Thursday morning as the state remained generally peaceful but with heavy presence of security agents at strategic locations in Lokoja, the state capital. Our correspondent who went out early to monitor the protest from Chari Maigumeri Army Barracks to Paparanda Square up till Nataco end reports that the town was tranquil with residents maintaining uneasy calm. From Ganaja Junction to Ganaja roundabout like other areas of the state capital, there were heavy presence of security agents comprising the Police, NSCDC, Vigilantes and FRSC…
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), through its Nutrition Impact at Scale project, is set to host the Enterprise Support Organisation (ESOs) for Nutrition in Africa Convening in Nigeria. The landmark event will bring together critical stakeholders from across the nutritious food supply chain in Sub-Saharan Africa. A statement by Project Manager – Nutrition Impact at Scale at GAIN, Mercy Olorunfemi, indicated that the One-day convening happening on the 29th of August 2024 aims to empower ESOs to integrate effective nutrition strategies into their support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in…
***Advices security agents against intimidation The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association Abuja Chapter has urged all participants in the nationwide protest to maintain a peaceful disposition, as it emphasized that dialogue should remain the preferred method for addressing grievances. Chairman of the association Comrade Kennedy Ejename in a statement in Abuja, highlighted the necessity of change, as the only thing that is constant in life. He adviced the Nigeria youth to adapt to change and improve their operations to be fit and presentable for leadership while the elders and Governments create room for accessibility to support the youth with audiences and…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. Rehoboth Community Advancement Initiative (RECAN), a Civil Society Organization, has appealed to the mega forces behind the #EndBadGovernance planned protest to prioritise the safety and well-being of the masses particularly the vulnerable, and cancel the protest. Mr Nathaniel Ciwon Abaniwo Executive Director of the RECAN who made the call in a statement in Lokoja urged the protest organizers to shelve the demonstration scheduled for August 1, in view of its far reaching implications. Abaniwo in the statement urged the protesters to opt for peaceful resolution and cancel the planned protest saying that the organization was compelled…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. ORGANIZED and Unorganized youths in Kogi State have dissociated themselves from the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernance Protest slated to commence from Thursday August 1. The youths at a press conference Organized by the state Ministry of Youth and Sports Development at the NUJ Press Centre, Lokoja, expressed their abhorrence of l protests saying they never produced fruitful results. Hon. Monday Anyebe, the state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development urged the the youths, especially the students to shun the proposed Protest as it would only be counterproductive being orchestrated to distabilize the government of President Ahmed Bola…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse Less than 24 hours to the commencement of the planned nationwide EndBadGovernment protest, about 50 civil society organizations and youth associations under the Youth and Civil Society Coalition For Development (YCSD) have pulled out from participating in the protest in Jigawa state. This was disclosed by the National chairman of the YCSD Comrade Aminu Aminu while addressing news men shortly after the group executive meeting in Dutse, Jigawa state capital. He said the coalition took the decision after careful consideration on the need for peace and security of the country. The national chairman said he recognized…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has commenced a discussion with Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) on innovative solutions for Nigeria’s infrastructure financing gap. During a meeting held on Wednesday in his office in Abuja, a proposal for the establishment of a Nigeria Infrastructure Finance and Guarantee Facility (NIFF), a dedicated provider of credit and guarantees for local infrastructure projects was made A statement by the director of media and information, Muhammed Manga indicated that the NSIA delegation, led by Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq, included: – Mr. Kola Owodunni, Executive…