An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was discovered at the fence of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service on Bank Anthony way, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The object was discovered on the eve of the planned nationwide protest against the hardship in the land. The 10 days protest would start from August 1 to and end 10 August 10, 2024, according to the organisers. Our Correspondent gathered that the IED was allegedly dropped by a yet to identified person who drove to the spot in a car and zoomed off immediately after the action. It…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
In a bid to maintain peace and stability in Agege, a grassroots mobilizer and founder of Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel Campaign Organisation (TOSCO), has appealed to youths in the community to reject the proposed nationwide hunger protest. In a statement released by TOSCO Publicity Secretary, Adebola Kazeem, Olasunkanmi emphasized the need for youths to be patient with the current administration, led by President Tinubu, who he believes is committed to addressing the country’s challenges. Olasunkanmi urged protesters to seek alternative, peaceful channels for communication with the government, such as the Ministry of Youths and other youth agencies, to ensure a better…
In the bustling city of Agege, a renowned educationist and philanthropist, Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel, is making waves with his selfless contributions to the community. As the founder of SAMDOK Private School and President of Agege Renewed Hope Movement, Taiwo Olasunkanmi has dedicated his life to empowering the youth, supporting the vulnerable, and promoting unity and development in Agege. Agege Renewed Hope Movement, a grassroots sociopolitical group, has brought together influential personalities from various fields to tackle the community’s challenges and harness its potential. Under Samuel’s leadership, the group has provided food, financial support, and hope to many during festive periods,…
A Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has called on youths across the country especially those from Oyo State to shelve the planned August 1 hardship protest, expressing concern that it could be hijacked by hoodlums. Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives said this in a message on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024. She said, “While we know and believe in the right to peaceful assembly as protected by the Constitution Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as ammended, we also know that constructive agreement is the most important ingredient of democracy. “Yes,…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with Wives of State Governors who also double as the State Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). At the meeting, which was primarily to inform and update them about the various support programmes of the RHI, the First Lady noted that the Initiative continues to pursue its core mission, “Towards a better life for families” with these programmes. “Additionally, we are set to launch the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Economic Empowerment Programme for Petty traders. Under this scheme, RHI will provide N50,000 grant each,to 1,000 Women Petty Traders in…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), has said that it is ready to commence the channelisation of Kolo Creek connecting Okarki-Otuogidi-Ogbia communities of Rivers and Bayelsa states. Speaking during a two-day Needs Assessment/ Town Hall Engagement with various leaders and youths at Emeyal II in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the NDDC Director, Community and Rural Development, CRD, Engr. Theophilus Allagoa, said the project followed a recent appeal made by the Paramount Ruler of Ogbia kingdom. Allagoa, who was represented by the Deputy Director, CRD, Mrs. Ebi Morowei Ake, explained that the channelisation of Kolo creek along communities in…
Amid domestic supply challenges, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to increase crude oil production to two million barrels per day by the end of the year The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari disclosed this on Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 in an event with Maritime stakeholders at the Nigerian Navy Headquarters. Kyari expressed optimism that the target would be met, emphasizing that NNPC was fully committed to achieving it. Represented by the Managing Director of Pipeline, NNPCL, Folorunsho Karim, the oil firm’s boss urged security agencies to continue their efforts against oil theft and…
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has said the anti-graft agency is working round the clock to recover stolen funds invested in assets across the globe by Nigerians, and plough it back into the nation’s economy for national development. Olukoyede gave the promise on Wednesday when the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and her team paid a courtesy visit on him at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday The EFCC boss while responding to remarks from Dabiri-Erewa expressed his appreciation for NiDCOM’s efforts, noted with concern the challenges faced…
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, launched its e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme. The programme, which aims to reduce the cost of transportation in the state, would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the first phase of 2,000 electric motorcycles held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the E-Mobility initiative marks another milestone toward a sustainable and green future for the state. He stated: “Our administration is committed to mitigating the impact of the subsidy removal…
The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024, ordered the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to limit their activities to four locations in the state. The court also restricted the time frame of the protests to between 8 am and 5 pm. Granting an application moved by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), Justice O. Ogunfowora directed that all protests under the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria slogan or any other slogan from 1 August 2024 to 10 August 2024 must be limited in place and time. The judge prohibited the protesters from protesting anywhere in the state…