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Egba Collective praises Yayi, Daniel, Amosun on Containing Protests in Ogun
The Egba Collective in Nigeria and Diaspora (ECONID), a socio-political group in Ogun State has praised Ogun state’s political leaders for ensuring sanity prevails in the midst of protests in some parts of the country. The group in a statement
Protesters kick Against Confirmation of Olukoyede as EFCC Chairman
Before the protest, President Bola Tinubu had sent a letter to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Olukoyede and Muhammad Hammajoda as Chairman and Secretary of the anti-graft agency respectively. The letter was read to the lawmakers by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau during plenary
Drama Ensues As Protesting Workers Lock Works Minister Dave Umahi Inside His Office
Drama ensued on Thursday as workers were locked out by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. The minister was said to have prevented workers who came to work late from gaining access to the ministry. However, after the gate was
RTEAN Ban: TUC Writes IG, DSS Over Lagos Protest
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Friday vowed to ground economic activities in Lagos State as parts of its protest against the ban on the operations of its affiliate union, the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria by the
Govt Offices in Abuja, Others Shut as NLC Strike Begins
Some government ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja are currently shut in solidarity with the two-day nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, The PUNCH has observed. Our correspondent who visited the Federal Secretariat on Tuesday morning alongside other
We’ve Uncovered Plot to Mobilise Youths for Violent Protests, says DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans to stage violent protests to discredit the federal government and security agencies over “sundry socio-economic matters”. The security agency said student leaders, youths, ethnic-based associations, and disgruntled groups are being mobilised
JUST IN: Protest Rocks APC Headquarters Ahead of NWC Zonal Officers’ Inauguration
Scores of demonstrators on Thursday clashed with security operatives outside the premises of the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress a few hours before the inauguration of the new zonal officers of the party’s National Working Committee. The protesters
JUST IN: Resident Doctors Suspend Protest After Meeting With Federal Government
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has postponed its nationwide protest earlier scheduled to commence today, August 9. The doctors and federal government representatives had a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the doctors’ ongoing strike and the upcoming protest.
Labour Unions To Suspend Further Protest After Fruitful Meeting With President Tinubu
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. Consequent upon the
Angry NLC Protesters pull down National Assembly gate
The angry crowd pulled down the gates and thronged into the assembly complex to vent their anger. Nigerians protesting against the hike in petrol price have pulled down the gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. According to ThePunch, the angry
