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The Nigerian Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM), Northern chapter, has vowed to embark on an indefinite protest in Kano State once the curfew is lifted. The group’s secretary, Comrade Anas Adamu, made this known in a telephone interview, citing the government’s failure to address their demands ten days after the nationwide protests began. Adamu expressed dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s recent broadcast, describing it as an “empty speech” that did not address their minimum demands. He emphasized that the group would resume protests, which would be indefinite, until their demands are met. The NPFM has commenced mobilizing its members ahead of…

The World Bank Group Finances has revealed that Nigeria is still repaying a staggering $10.6 billion in loans obtained under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, late Umaru Musa Yaradua, and Goodluck Jonathan. This debt burden is part of the country’s total domestic and external debts, which stood at N121.67 trillion ($91.46 billion) as of March 31, 2024. According to the World Bank’s digital platform, WBG Finances, the Federal Government is still servicing at least 69 different loans secured between 2000 and 2014. These loans include the Community Based Poverty Reduction Project ($60m), Second Primary Education Project ($55m), and Economic Management Capacity…

A devastating plane crash occurred in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state on Friday, with 62 people on board. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his concern, stating, “A plane just crashed in the city of Vinhedo in Sao Paulo, with 58 passengers and four crew members, and it seems that everyone died.” The aircraft, operated by Voepass, was en route from Cascavel to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos international airport when the incident happened. Voepass confirmed the crash in a statement, saying, “An accident involving flight 2283 occurred… There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred or the current situation…

A leading British crocodile expert, Adam Britton, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Australia for sexually abusing dozens of dogs and committing animal cruelty. The 53-year-old zoologist, who worked with prominent media outlets like BBC and National Geographic, pleaded guilty to 56 charges related to bestiality and animal cruelty. Britton’s abuse was uncovered in April 2022 after a search of his property in rural Darwin revealed child abuse material on his laptop and videos of him torturing animals. The Northern Territory Supreme Court heard that Britton filmed himself abusing the animals, leading to their deaths, and shared…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new heads of governing councils for selected federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning. The appointments aim to strengthen the institutions’ leadership and promote academic excellence. Among the appointees are Temi Harriman, Chairman of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, and Rabe Mudi Bala, Chairman of the Nigerian University of Science and Technology, Abuja. Other notable appointments include Bram Baifa as Chairman of the Federal University of Agriculture, Bassam-Biri, Bayelsa, and Ahmadu Barau Banye Salisu as Chairman of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Kwale, Delta State. The President also appointed heads of governing…

A devastating explosion rocked a Mobil fuel station near the Airport Hotel on Obaferni Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the community. The incident has left many residents in a state of panic, with speculation rife about the cause of the blast. In a swift response, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has moved to allay fears, stating that the explosion is unrelated to the recently launched compressed natural gas (CNG) station in the area. According to NNPC spokesman Olufemi Soneye, “The reported explosion at a filling station in Ikeja, Lagos, has nothing to do…

A high-level meeting of the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is underway at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Chaired by Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the meeting brings together top military brass from ECOWAS member states, with the exception of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. In attendance are key Nigerian officials, including the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Ahmed Lawan. Also present are the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, a representative of…

The Media Office of former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has denied allegations that he is sponsoring the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests across Nigeria. In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, the office described the claim as “reckless and irresponsibly malicious,” stating that it is part of a plan to frame Bello. The statement read, “We have uncovered a high-wired plan by some disgruntled enemies of the nation… to frame him up as one of the sponsors of the #Endbadgovernance protests.” The office emphasized Bello’s patriotism and commitment to building a united and prosperous Nigeria, citing his role in resolving…

Tech giant Meta has apologized for removing social media posts by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim about the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The posts, which included a video and a note, were removed from Facebook and Instagram due to an “operational error”. Meta’s apology came after Anwar’s office summoned the company’s representatives to seek an explanation for the removal of the posts. The company stated that the content has since been restored with the correct “newsworthy” label. Anwar’s office had described the removal of the posts as a “blatant suppression of free expression” and demanded an apology from…

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into turmoil following the suspension of three top officials, including State Chairman, Sir John Ngbede, State Secretary, Joseph Nyam, and State Organising Secretary, Moses Audu. The suspension, announced by Chief Bemgba Iortyom, the party’s state publicity officer, was reportedly due to allegations of impersonation, inciting disruptions during ward congresses, and mismanagement of party finances. The affected officials have been summoned to appear before a disciplinary committee to address the charges. However, Sir Ngbede has denied knowledge of the suspension, claiming that the individuals behind the move have…