Protest is all the rage in Nigeria today. Democracy allows for peaceful protest, but it is well-nigh impossible for overzealous state agents and sundry nefarious elements not to conjure up violence to complicate matters. In this wise, the demons of…
*FG grounds Arik Air over $2.5m debt (DailyTrust)*Group gives N2m grants to ex-s3x workers for business (Vanguard)
FG grounds Arik Air over $2.5m debt (DailyTrust) Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has ordered the grounding of Arik Air. The development has put many passengers of the airline in disarray. Our correspondent gathered that the…
COVID-19 is back again: Hits British Olympic swimming star
British sports officials say one of their star swimmers, three-time Olympic gold medalist Adam Peaty, has tested positive for COVID. The announcement comes a day after Peaty competed in the 100-meter breaststroke final, mingling closely with other athletes in Paris,…
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN unveils protest venues in letter to IGP
According to newsexpressngr.com, organisers of the Hunger Protest scheduled for August 1 to 10, 2024 this Tuesday morning, July 30, unveiled venues of the scheduled protest. The list is contained in a letter by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, attorney to the…
Protest: Kill any protester who wants to loot your shop — OYC
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has told Igbo businessmen and women to sufficiently arm themselves to attack and kill anyone who wants to loot their shops during the upcoming nationwide protest. The President of OYC, Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka, said…
Lagos launches Omibus ferries pilot operation
The Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, has kicked off the pilot operations of the 40-passenger Omibus ferries within the Lagos metropolis. The ferries were built by Caverton Marine Limited in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. Meanwhile, the pilot scheme…
Protest: FG begins sale of 50kg Rice for ₦40,000
The Federal Government has called for calm on the proposed nationwide protest, saying it had created centres across the country where Nigerians can purchase a 50kg bag of rice for ₦40,000. This was revealed by the Minister of Information and…
North Korea Floods: Kim Jong Un declares emergency as 5000 Civilians rescued
North Korea Floods: An “Emergency” Declared North Korea is struggling with the worst natural disaster in the country as record rainfalls have brought devastating floods, leaving thousands stranded, and prompting Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un to declare an “emergency.” Major…
Hardship Protests: Should I kill myself or have a cup of coffee? — Magnus Onyibe
Starting on Thursday, August 1st, disgruntled Nigerians plan to initiate a ten-day street protest under the hashtags #EndBadGovernance2024, #TinubuMustGo and others. In response to the fear instilled in many Nigerians by the threats from the protest organizers—who have warned of…
Zenith Bank set to raise N290b capital via Rights Issue and Public Offer
Zenith Bank Plc has unveiled plans to raise N290 billion through a combined Rights Issue and Public Offer. The announcement came during a signing ceremony held on July 29, 2024, at The Civic Centre in Lagos, according to a statement.…