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People should be angry and protest against Politicians – Rotimi Amaechi laments current state of the Nation
Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister Rotimi Amaechi has voiced deep dissatisfaction with the current situation in Nigeria, calling on citizens to protest against the government over widespread hunger and economic hardship. Amaechi, addressing the nation’s increasing challenges, argued that elections should not have been held given the severe difficulties many Nigerians are experiencing. He said Nigerians should be angry and protest against politicians “People should be angry and protest against politicians. They should also say elections shouldn’t be held because the rate of hunger now is high. If people like us can’t afford diesel, then imagine how other…
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We are not responsible for the Fuel hike – FG
The Federal Government has denied responsibility for the recent increase in petrol prices. On October 9, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) raised fuel prices, with Abuja reaching N1,030 per liter, Lagos at N998, and other regions seeing similar hikes. This sparked public outcry, with many urging President Bola Tinubu to reverse the price increase. However, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified that the government is not responsible for the hike. He explained that NNPCL made the decision independently due to industry conditions and the end of the fuel subsidy in May 2023. With the removal…
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Fuel Hike: Everybody waiting for everyone to start protest – Adeyanju slams Nigerians
Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has criticized Nigerians for their response to the recent rise in petrol prices. On the same day, it was announced that the NNPC had raised the pump price of petrol from N868 to N1,031 at its outlets in Abuja. Criticizing the silence he wrote on X Fuel is now N1,030 but nobody want to chase clout by protesting. Everybody waiting for everyone to start protest.
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Seek permission before using National Anthem – FG tells Nigerians
The Federal Government has advised Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem to prevent misinterpretation. In a statement on October 8, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), emphasized that the agency must be consulted before the anthem is sung or its lyrics used, although he did not specify the exact contexts for this permission. He highlighted the NOA’s role in protecting national symbols and clarified that the Nigerian flag consists of green and white, specifically in the shade of Emerald 2.0. Issa-Onilu also noted that previous administrations focused on infrastructure at the expense…
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Burna Boy vs Speed Darlington: ”Everything na cruise and jokes until hand touch you” – Paul Okoye
Following rapper, Speed Darlington’s recent arrest by Burna Boy, singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, shared his views on Instagram. Rudeboy pointed out the distinction between “freedom of speech” and “freedom of data.” He expressed that people often cry oppression when someone responds decisively to things said or done in the name of “cruise and jokes.” See his post below;
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People should place love for their country above financial gains. Brain drain is a problem – Akpabio tells Nigerians with ‘japa’ plans
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to prioritize their love for the nation over financial gain, expressing concern about the increasing trend of mass migration, especially among skilled professionals. Akpabio made these remarks on Tuesday, October 8, during a Senate session while addressing a motion on the rising emigration of Nigerians. He acknowledged that poor working conditions often drive citizens to seek better opportunities abroad but emphasized that patriotism should come first. Akpabio highlighted the exodus of Nigerian health professionals to countries like the United States and noted that the education sector is also struggling with staff shortages, affecting…
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Rivers: No one who believes in peace and stability will say he wants violence – Wike
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has held Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, responsible for the current political unrest in the state. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike accused Fubara of fueling the conflict by moving forward with local government elections despite existing legal issues. The allegations came amid the escalating tensions in Rivers State, as both political leaders remain at odds over key governance decisions. “No person who believes in peace and stability of any nation will say he supports violence, will say he wants to support destruction, will say he doesn’t want people…
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Burna Boy: Speed Darlington released on bail after he was arrested for cyberbullying
Speed Darlington has been released on bail. The comic singer was arrested at his home in Lagos and taken to Abuja, where he was detained for several days. His arrest followed a video he made, implying that Burna Boy had a connection with Sean “Diddy” Combs after the American music mogul was arrested on allegations of sex trafficking, with over 1,000 bottles of baby oil reportedly found in his apartment. Burna Boy is said to have filed a cyberbullying complaint against Speed Darlington, leading to his arrest. Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, confirmed was released yesterday, 8th October
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You can’t be singing against oppressors and still be an oppressor – Deji Adeyanju says, confirms Speed Darlington’s arrest
Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the arrest of singer Speed Darlington. In a post shared on his X account, Deji stated that efforts are underway to secure the singer’s release. He emphasized that no one should be arrested by the police for expressing their opinions. However, it remains unclear who is responsible for facilitating Darlington’s arrest.
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You need to let go, we need peace in Rivers state – Fubara tells Wike
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on his predecessor and former mentor, Nyesom Wike, to relinquish any attempts to maintain control over Rivers State in the interest of peace and stability in the oil-rich region. Fubara emphasized that he has no regrets about holding the local government elections last Saturday, despite opposition from Wike’s allies within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). “I have all the guts to do these things,” the governor said on Monday on Channels TV, asking his predecessor to let go of whatever hold he thought he had over the South-South state.…
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I paid SAN N5million upfront for pardon out of N10million requested – Bobrisky in new audio leaked by VeryDarkMan
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has alleged that he made an upfront payment of N5 million to an unnamed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in an attempt to secure a Federal Government pardon for money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), leaked the conversation’s audio recording on Monday, October 7, 2024. According to VDM, the call took place on May 16, 2024. In the recording, Bobrisky claimed the SAN requested N10 million, but he could not provide the full…
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Higher interest rate painful for borrowers but necessary to control inflation – Cardoso
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has described the decision to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.25% as a bold step necessary to control inflation by reducing excess money in circulation, though it may be challenging for borrowers. Speaking in Lagos at a Harvard Club of Nigeria event, Cardoso emphasized that leadership requires making difficult choices for long-term stability over short-term ease. He also highlighted the introduction of the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) by the CBN to improve transparency and build trust in foreign exchange transactions. He said: “Trust is the currency of central…
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