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NGOs, Activists Must Bridge Gap Between FG, Protesters to End Hardship- Dr Bolaji Akinyemi

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Key points: Encourage dialogue between the FG and protesters  President Tinubu inherited problems and can’t solve them instantly. The constitution isn’t meeting people’s needs, and democracy is empowering selfish leaders. Reducing government costs, like National Assembly members’ salaries, is a positive step. Borrowing should fund productivity, not Continue Reading
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Empowering Local Governance: ALGON Advocates for Bottom-up Approach

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Key points: ALGON pushes for LGAs to have more control over policy-making. LG face many challenges, including interference, lack of resources, and corruption. ALGON recommends transparency, accountability, and citizen involvement to improve local governance. Yiaga Africa’s leader says local governments need stable leadership and stronger state institutions. A former Continue Reading
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Tinubu promises reforms, seeks end to protests, violence

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Key Points Tinubu silent on hunger, but claims FG partners on food production President appeals for suspension of protests He claims fuel subsidy and devaluation of Naira were inevitable ‘Governors received N570 billion for ‘palliatives’ ‘The economy has started to improve’ He outlines youth empowerment programmes By Clement Adeyi Sequel to Continue Reading
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Hunger: How Tinubu’s efforts to stop August 1 protests failed

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Key points: Nigeria locked down due to protest  Bid to dissuade Nigerians from participating in the protest failed Protesters defied court restrictions on venues Protesters sang the old national anthem as a sign of expressing their frustration Tinubu’s plea falls on deaf ears By Emmanuel Kwada Despite appeals from religious leaders, governors, student leaders, and Continue Reading
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August 1 Protest: Don’t try it, ONG president cautions planners …warns against dangers, urges Tinubu to meet demands

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By Clement Adeyi The National President of One Nigeria Group (ONG), a peace and unity Non-Governmental Organisation, Alhaji Muhammad Saleh Hassan, has called on the organisers of the looming nationwide hunger protests scheduled for August 1-10 to jettison the move because it might degenerate to a state of anarchy and doom. Hassan who is also […]Continue Reading
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Tinubu Support Group Converges At Nyanya Market, Urges Nigerians To Shun August 1 Protests

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By Emmanuel Kwada Ahead of the August 1 Protest, a group of supporters of President Bola Tinubu converged at the POWA International Market in Nyanya, Abuja, this morning, wearing uniforms bearing the slogan “Say No To Protest”. The gathering, which took place peacefully, aimed to discourage Nigerians from participating in protests, citing concerns about public Continue Reading
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IGP meets with take it back movement, paramilitary chiefs ahead of planned protests

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By Emmanuel Kwada In a bid to ensure public safety and security, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, held virtual and physical meetings with key stakeholders ahead of planned protests. On July 30, 2024, the IGP met virtually with Femi Falana (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), and members of the Take It Back Movement. […]Continue Reading
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August 1 Protesters Give Tinubu Tall Order; Read The Long List of Their Demands:

By The Insight Team 187 0
Key points: There are different promoters asking for different things from Tinubu  government They are faceless but vibrant on X, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram  Some posts are in vernacular to target the masses FG enlists traditional rulers, political leaders,  security agencies to frustrate protests By Emmanuel Kwada Promoters of the upcoming August protest are calling on Continue Reading
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Dangote, NNPC Spat: Shareholders Condemn Demarketing of Dangote Refinery

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By Emmanuel Kwada Shareholders have strongly defended Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote over the on-going petroleum product supply controversies, while criticising the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, for deliberate attempt at demarketing Dangote Petroleum Refinery Continue Reading
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What Ndume will lose now that he’s no more Senate Chief Whip

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Senator Ndume will no longer be entitled to several financial privileges He may be ex-communicated from the inner caucus of the National Assembly As from 2025, he may not be able to insert projects in the Appropriation Bill Ndume has been punished by the Senate previously, but he was always undaunted His political future now […]Continue Reading
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Economic hardship: Tinubu should come up with development plan to proffer solutions – Amitolu Shittu

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BY CLEMENT OMANIBE Chief Comrade Amitolu Shittu is a man of many parts. He is a political scientist, analyst and security consultant. He is also an environmentalist and farmer. His impacts in the sociopolitical and economic development of Nigeria are legendary and transcends several positive results. His voice in national issues is as firm as […]Continue Reading
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