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We have identified those behind planned nationwide protest – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that it has identified the individuals behind the planned nationwide protest over the rising cost of living. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, DSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya revealed that the agency is using “non-kinetic measures and conflict resolution” strategies to address the situation and prevent any potential unrest. Youths across the country are currently preparing to stage protests on August 1 in response to the escalating cost of living.
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All the politicians in Nigeria are scared of protest, most have booked their flights out of the country – Israel Joe
Activist Comrade Israel Joe has asserted that many Nigerian politicians are planning to leave the country ahead of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. “All the politicians in Nigeria are scared of protest. National Assembly have taken a break. Majority of the politicians have booked their flight out of the country all before 1st of August,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday. “The leaders are the cause of the problems they are running away from. A lot of youth leaders have come out to denounce and distanced themselves from the protest but they can’t even get close…
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Don’t force Lagos government to regret accommodating non-indigenes — Monarch warns protesters
Oba Lukman Adebambo, the Gbadewolu of Araromi in Lagos, has warned prospective protesters in the state. The monarch suggested that those planning the protests are not indigenes of Lagos and should be careful not to allow the state regret accommodating non-indigenes Oba Adebambo told The Nation: “Whenever there is a protest, infrastructure in Lagos State bears the brunt. People should remember that Lagos State accommodates all and indigenes should not be made to regret their accommodative gesture. “We will, henceforth, not tolerate destruction of infrastructure under the guise of protest.” “It is true that there is hardship in the country,…
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“No Oro ceremony will stop Nigerians from protesting” – Nigerians react to announcement Oro festival will hold from August 1-15
Nigerians are reacting to the announcement that the Oro Festival will be held from August 1 to August 15, coinciding with some groups’ planned #EndBadGovt protest. The festival was announced in a notice to Lagos residents that went viral on social media on Wednesday, July 24. The notice read, “Please be informed that the Oro Festival will be observed in various communities across Lagos from 1st of August to August 15. This traditional Yoruba cultural event involves significant rituals.” This announcement comes just days after some groups revealed plans to stage demonstrations across states from August 1 to August 10…
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Protest: Give the Federal Government enough time – Oba of Benin urges Nigerians
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, has urged Nigerian youths to cancel the planned protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Benin monarch acknowledged that improvements take time and appealed to Nigerians to give the current administration time to implement economic policies aimed at alleviating the present hardship The Monarch also called on the federal government to intensify efforts in implementing its economic and security policies. Oba Ewaure advised those planning the nationwide protest to reconsider their plans.
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Super Eagles no longer a big team, the players lack seriousness – Former Super Eagles player Omokaro
Former Nigeria player Bright Omokaro has voiced his disappointment with the current Super Eagles team, stating that they lack the cohesion and commitment seen in past squads. In an interview with Brila FM, the former Osun United FC coach commented on the previous era of the Super Eagles, noting the difference in team dynamics. According to him; “There was a very big cooperation, there was cohesion. When you are invited, you have to show that you can do it. We always had time to train together before the match proper; there was commitment back then.If you are stubborn and you dont…
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You can’t pay your househelp or worker less than N70K – Akpabio speaks on implication of new minimum wage
Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized that domestic staff and artisans must receive at least the mandated N70,000 minimum wage. This is coming after the Senate’s passage of the new Minimum Wage Act. In his remarks after the bill’s approval, he stressed the importance of adhering to this regulation. Akpabio said;If you are a tailor and you employ additional hands, you cannot pay the person below N70,000. If you are a mother and you have a newborn child and you want to bring in a housemaid to look after your child, you cannot pay that housemaid below N70,000. “It is not…
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The biggest fool among men is the one who invests his money in a woman’s education with the aim of marrying her – Writer list three things men do ‘wrong’ regarding marriage
A writer has criticized men who sponsor women in schools with the intention of marrying them upon graduation. He also condemned men who assume that women who attend church will make good wives. Additionally, he reproached men who attempt to impress women while seeking love. See his post below;
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I have lived in exile before and appreciate how tough it can be. Keep calm – Dele Momodu takes a dig at Reno Omokri for criticizing him
Publisher Dele Momodu has responded to a recent interview with Reno Omokri, in which Omokri criticized him. In the interview, Omokri questioned how a Yoruba graduate who runs an ‘Owambe magazine’ could be considered an expert on the Nigerian economy. Momodu, who graduated with a degree in Yoruba Language, is known for running the society magazine Ovation. Reacting to this, Dele Momodu expressed that he knows how tough it is for Reno to live in exile ’My dear Aburo, RENO, I will forever treasure your kind words… I’ve lived in exile before and appreciate how tough it can be, no…
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If adequate attention is not paid to the needs of the youths in Africa, it would be very ugly for all of us – Obasanjo warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned that neglecting the needs of African youths could lead to dire consequences for the entire continent. Commenting on the recent protest in Kenya, Obasanjo emphasized that many African youths have nothing to lose, as they are often jobless, disempowered, and living in poverty. ’If you have nothing to gain and you are jobless, unempowered, in poverty and you see your leaders, some of them in obscene affluence, What do you do? You are a human being and the resources of your country are provided for that country by God for the benefit of all…
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Your administration will be remembered as the worst Nigeria has ever had If nothing is done to stem the tide and end the pervasive corruption, lack, and hunger – Charles Anazodo
Media personality Charles Anazodo has warned that President Tinubu’s administration will be remembered as the worst in Nigeria’s history if it fails to address the pervasive corruption, lack, and hunger across the country. Anazodo shared this sentiment in a post on his X handle. He wrote; ’If nothing is done to stem the tide and end the pervasive corruption, lack, and hunger in the land, your administration will be remembered as the worst ever Nigeria has ever had. You will have no legacy unless such a thing means nothing to you. @officialABAT @PBATMediaCentre”
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”Never go back to girl that caught you cheating, she go do her own back” – Ruger advices men
Popular Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, known as Ruger, has issued a warning to men caught cheating by their partners. The singer advised these men never to return to any girl who caught them in the act. Ruger shared this advice in a viral post on his official social media page, noting that such a girl is likely to cheat in retaliation. He wrote: “Never go back to girl that caught you cheating! She go do her own back. Even if she forgives me in the name of God.”
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