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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, praised the peace and tranquillity across the state, saying the conduct of the people during the first day of the anti-hunger protest was commendable. Prince Abiodun particularly commended the youths and students for their conduct during the protest. According to the governor, the protest was peaceful in the state as organizers ensured that hoodlums were not allowed to hijack the process. “I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to our vibrant youths, dedicated students, and all the citizens of Ogun State for the exemplary manner in which you…

Following a prolonged network outage that is denying 9mobile customers from making or receiving calls, users are embittered about the development. The telecoms operators experienced network downtime, few hours after the announcement that the mobile network provider has been acquired by LH Telecommunication Limited, a new investor, with the intention of transforming it.According to its customers, the network outage that started on Saturday persisted and has yet to be restored as of the time of this report’s filing. The situation is worsened by the lack of communication from the telecom company to its customers over the issue.One of its subscribers,…

The Kwara State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has congratulated Mr Abdul Lateef Lanre Ahmed on his his reelection as the chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). He described his victory as a popular validation of the acceptance of his Person and leadership to continue to serve. The Institute made the observation, while reacting to his reelection as the chairman of the state Council of the NUJ, last night in Ilorin. This was contained in a statement by the NIPR jointly signed by its chairman, Mr Gabriel Ogunade and Secretary…

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 the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. While admitting that frustrations are high, and emotions are running deep due to the economic hardship, Aguele added that protests and violence are not the solution. The group, therefore, said it is…

…73% increase in Revenue, 46% increase in Sales, Distribution & Admin expenses driven by inflation. Nigerian Breweries Plc, a leading total beverage alcohol company in Nigeria, has posted a 34% increase in operating profit for its half-year period ended 30 June 2024. The unaudited results, which were released to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX),also revealed a 73% increase in revenue in the period despite the challenging operating environment characterized by soaring inflation, exchange rate volatility, security challenges, elevated input costs, and rising cost of living. Speaking on the result, Mr. Hans Essaadi, Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Breweries Plc said: “In the…

Moremi Ojudu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South West), has been actively engaging with communities to promote understanding and support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. As part of her efforts, she recently visited the Yaba market community and Yaba College of Technology. During her visit, Moremi interacted with market traders and students, listening to their needs and concerns. She emphasized the importance of supporting the President’s reform programmes, highlighting how these reforms aim to uplift the nation and bring tangible progress to the grassroots. Moremi urged the community to rally behind the…

After his prophecy about the Israel-Hamas war came to pass, Primate Ayodele has continued to give updated prophecies about the war in the zone. Every development that may look surprising to observers had been foretold by Primate Ayodele, their later happenings have simply been fulfillment of the prophecies. The most recent development that shook many to their bones is the death of Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh, which has rented several news platforms since the beginning of today. According to reports, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group…

Some video clips of confessions by the notorious gun running bandit in the North Western Nigeria, Musa Kamarawa who was arrested and detained by security agencies during the administration of former Zamfara Gov Bello Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence is now in circulation on social media platforms. In the video clips, the gun running bandit was being interrogated by security when he confessed to his crimes, leading to his arrest and imprisonment by the administration of former Zamfara Gov Bello Matawalle, but now released by the incumbent Gov Dauda Lawal, revealed how he related to bandits kingpins and…

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 resolve the challenges facing Nigeria. The 10-day protest is expected to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024, but Dr. Obasa said Agege is a special part of Lagos where residents have experienced democratic dividends, especially in the area of infrastructure…

As Nigerians set for a nationwide protest, the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) reiterates its unwavering support for the constitutional right to protest. The freedom to assemble and express grievances is a cornerstone of our democracy, and it must be protected. Protesters should not be intimidated by security officers or other means; rather, they should be safeguarded, and the protest should be conducted in a moderate and orderly manner. However, it is imperative to address the underlying issues driving the protest. There is no doubt that the country’s economic situation is dire. According to the National Bureau…