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ACF slams treason trial of EndBadGovernance protesters

The Arewa Consultative Forum has strongly condemned the ongoing treason trial of protesters from the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, labelling it a “sham trial” and a “show of shame.” The Punch reports that the protesters, many of whom are minors, are being tried for treason and other offences, with bail set at an unaffordable ₦10...
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Support incoming govt, Obaseki urges Edo people

The outgoing governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has urged the people of the state to support the incoming government that will be headed by Senator Monday Okpebholo. Obaseki said the support of the people led to his success adding that he is leaving as governor of the state, but he is not leaving the...
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Rivers crisis stems from control of resources – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed and insisted that the current political crisis rocking the state is for the sole control of the state resources. This is as the governor assured Rivers people that he will continue to utilise the state resources judiciously for the betterment and overall interest of the people. Fubara made...
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Kano gov pushes for release of minors

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has directed the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice to act on the detention of minors from the state who are among the #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned at the Federal High court in Abuja on Friday. The state commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye confirmed the...
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Police arrest 113 foreign nationals over cybercrime

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested no fewer than 130 suspects for “high-level” cybercrimes. Among the suspects are 113 foreign nationals comprising 87 males and 26 females from China and Malaysia. A statement on Sunday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, added that 17 of the suspects were Nigerian. He said the suspects...
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UPDATED: Lookman scores twice as Atalanta beat Napoli 3-0

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman’s first-half brace was enough to halt Napoli’s winning charge as Atalanta beat Napoli 3-0 on Sunday. A 90+2 minutes goal from Mateo Retegui sealed the victory from the visiting team from Bergamo. Despite Napoli coach Antonio Conte’s meticulous planning, the former Chelsea manager’s efforts to contain Lookman were unsuccessful. PUNCH...
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#EndBadGovernance protesters vow to fight on despite treason charges

Organisers of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests have vowed not to back down from protesting worsening conditions in the Country. They vowed, despite treason charges levelled against several protesters arrested, to sustain momentum in protest until the ruling class in Nigeria prioritises the interest of Nigerians. Recall that the Federal Government last Friday arraigned no fewer than...
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