Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerians have raised ₦1.8 million for Ogwu Chijioke, a protester whose son dreams of becoming a programmer. Chijioke was among the hundreds of protesters in Lagos State participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations over harsh economic conditions. During an interview with Channels Television at the Lekki Toll Gate, Chijioke shared his struggles in supporting his son’s programming ambitions. “My son, at 13, is a programmer but I can’t even buy data for him to learn more or pay for the tuition fees, which run into millions of naira,” he said, holding his bicycle. “I would rather die on the streets…

At least 269 suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for looting during the Thursday’s EndbadGovernance protest in the state. This was disclosed in an update by the command in a Facebook post. The Command said the miscreants attacked a supermarket at the Nasarawa Quarters among othwrs in the state. “In a swift and efficient response to these criminal activities, a total of 269 suspects responsible for destruction, looting, and instigating chaos under the guise of the nationwide hunger protest were arrested. “These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano state…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, says a policeman was killed while on duty during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide demonstrations by Nigerians on Thursday. He made this known at a briefing in Abuja. The Police Chief said some of his men were also injured by hoodlums who disguised as protesters. “Police stations have been destroyed. There have been attempts to take over government houses,” Egbetokun said, adding that looting of public and private warehouses and facilities was widespread. “In places like FCT, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe, among others, we recorded incidents of unprovoked attacks on our security personnel where…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced that security agencies have gathered intelligence implicating a Senator in sponsoring the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests. Speaking at a press briefing after a security meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Wike revealed that the Senator, who will soon be questioned by relevant agencies, allegedly enlisted security agents to deliver food to the protesters. “We have intelligence that a senator had some security agencies lead a group to provide food for the protesters. That is sponsorship,” Wike stated. He emphasized that the Senator would be invited for questioning to explain his actions against the…

Meta-owned company, WhatsApp said it may suspend its operations in Nigeria due to regulatory demands. This is coming a week after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach. In addition to the hefty fine, the FCCPC has mandated WhatsApp to halt the sharing of user data with other Facebook companies and third parties without explicit user consent. The commission also requires WhatsApp to provide transparency about its data collection practices and to improve user control over data usage. In response, a WhatsApp spokesperson told TechCabal via email,…

The Governments of Kano, Yobe and Borno have imposed curfew in response to the ongoing protests and security threat in their respective states. Governor Abba Yusuf, who announced the imposition of the curfew shortly, after Nationwide Protest in Kano on Thursday, said, the curfew is with immediate effect. He bemoaned how the demonstration, which was meant to be peaceful was hijacked by thugs and hoodlums who resorted to looting of business premises, government properties and maiming of innocent citizens.  “After exhaustive deliberations during Emergency State Security council meeting, it was collectively decided that 24-hour curfew should be put in place…

The newly built Nigeria Communication Commission Industrial Park in Kano State has been looted as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest started today. The vandals targeted the Kano Information and Communication Technology Centre, just days before its scheduled launch, setting it on fire and making off with valuable equipment. Photos circulating online show youths leaving the scene with looted items, including computers, furniture, and electronics. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

#EndBadGovernance Demonstrators numbering four have been reported killed, and several others injured during ongoing protests in Suleja, Niger State. The incident occurred after protesters blocked the road, leaving passengers and motorists stranded for hours. The fatalities resulted from clashes between security operatives and protesters who had erected barricades on a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Among the victims was Yahaya Nda Isah, a resident of Hassan Dalatu Road, Suleja, who was struck by a stray bullet while riding his bike near the Suleja Police ‘A’ Division, where protesters had gathered. A nephew of the deceased told Daily Trust, “He was…

Seven mass transit buses were set ablaze in Potiskum, the headquarters of Potiskum Local Government Area in Yobe State, on Monday during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests. The buses were burned on the premises of the local government secretariat. An eyewitness reported to Channels Television that a group of individuals attempted to cause mayhem but were quickly thwarted by security personnel. The Spokesman for the Yobe State Police Command, Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident and assured that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier university, has stepped in to assist thousands of candidates who scored low or missed the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) through its open distance e-learning (ODeL) programs. Prof. Babatunde Omobowale, Director of the Distance Learning Centre, announced this initiative, highlighting that candidates scoring below the cut-off mark of 200 can also benefit. The centre, set to officially open on September 2, will provide a flexible, online blended learning experience, allowing students to attend live lectures in real-time from anywhere. UI ODeL is committed to making quality education accessible, offering affordable tuition with flexible…