Sulphur level: Dangote diesel triggers controversy
The debate over the sulphur content in diesel from Dangote Petroleum Refinery is intensifying. Recent online reports, as noted by The PUNCH, allege that the...
Author : Jerry Abakpa
Hunger Protest: President Tinubu addresses Nigerians [FULL SPEECH]
“I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of...
President Tinubu to address Nigerians tomorrow, Sunday – Presidency
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) has announced that President Bola Tinubu will address the nation tomorrow, Sunday, August 3, 2024....
BREAKING: Police open fire on demostrators at MKO Abiola Stadium
Nigerian police, on Saturday, fired protesters and journalists at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja during an “End Hunger” protest. DAILY POST reported that the...
Kidnapped Kogi LG chair regains freedom Kidnapped Caretaker Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State, Zacheaus Dare, has regained his freedom. According to The PUNCH, the chairman and his aides were kidnapped along Kabba/Okene Road on Friday night. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, confirmed the incident on Saturday morning, stating that the abduction took place in the Kabba area. In a telephone update, Aya revealed that Chairman Dare managed to escape from the kidnappers, while his aides were taken to an unknown location. ” The kidnappers did not succeed in their bid to get hold of the chairman but his aides were not that lucky as they were whisked away,” Aya said. However, a statement released on Saturday by the Owe Political Forum announced that Chairman Dare had been released by his captors. The statement read, “We are pleased to share that the CTC Chairman, who was abducted by unknown assailants on the Kabba-Okene Expressway on August 2, 2024, has been safely released. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to God for his safe return. We also want to express our sincere thanks to all members for their prayers and support throughout this ordeal. Your unwavering commitment and the dedicated efforts of the security forces were crucial in ensuring his release. “We continue to pray for the swift and safe release of his aides, asking that they be returned without harm as soon as possible.” The community remains hopeful for the safe return of the chairman’s aides, who are still in the hands of the kidnappers.
Kidnapped Caretaker Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State, Zacheaus Dare, has regained his freedom. According to The PUNCH, the chairman and his...
JUPEB postpones 2024 examinations due to nationwide protests
The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) has announced the postponement of its 2024 examinations due to ongoing nationwide protests. The decision follows the hunger...
Police stray bullet hits dispatcher during protest in Delta
A peaceful protest in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, escalated yesterday when police officers stationed at the Otovwodo area of the East-West Road...
Curfew: Police arrest 50 suspected violators in Jigawa
Protesters in Jigawa ignored the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government on Friday and continued their demonstrations. DSP Lawan Shiisu, the spokesperson for the...
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct Kogi LG chairman
Gunmen have kidnapped Zacchaeus Michael, the caretaker chairman of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State. William Aya, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed...
CLEEN Foundation issues preliminary report on outcome of ongoing protest
The CLEEN Foundation has expressed commitment to continued support to highlight the underlying issues raised by the protesters, urging all parties involved to exercise restraint...