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The Kaduna State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities with immediate effect. The decision was taken after an emergency security council meeting presided by Governor Uba Sani, to review the security situation in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Monday, August 5. The statement said there was sufficient evidence to clearly indicate that the ongoing protest has been hijacked by criminal elements who have resorted to looting of shops and d£§truction of private and public property. The State government advised…
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting to an undisclosed date as the ongoing #EndBadGovernace protest continues nationwide. State reporters learnt that some ministers were seen at the Council Chamber at the scheduled time, but President Tinubu, his Vice President Kashim Shettima, his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, did not show up. A minister who spoke with Punch confirmed that the meeting had been shifted but declined to explain the reason for the postponement. The minister said, “It is no longer holding today. But…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, better known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison. State reporters recalls that Bobrisky served a six-month prison sentence for abusing naira notes, as handed down by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 12, 2024. A video shared by Cable news captured Bobrisky alongside Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao. Another unidentified lady, also seen beside Eniola and Bobrisky, was heard congratulating the crossdresser. Bobrisky Not Staying In One Bedroom Flat It would be recalled that the Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) issued a clarification regarding the…
The Nigerian government has issued a travel alert to its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom, UK, following the recent riots in the western country. State reporters revealed that the latest development was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Minister of Interior, Eche Abu-Obe. He advised Nigerians travelling to the UK to “be extra vigilant and take measures,” including avoiding political processions, protests, rallies and marches. Nigerians have also been warned to avoid crowded areas and large gatherings. The statement added, “There is an increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riots…
The Interior Ministry has declared Monday, August 5, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate Founders’ Day, which falls on Sunday, August 4, 2024. According to a statement issued by Interior Minister Henry Quartey on Wednesday, July 31, Sunday, August 4, is a statutory public holiday, but since it falls on a Sunday, President Akufo-Addo has declared the following day, Monday, August 5, as an additional public holiday. This declaration follows Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601). The public is hereby informed that Monday, August 5, should be observed as a public holiday throughout the…
The nationwide protest against bad governance and hunger continued today across the country. State reporters informed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Sunday morning addressed Nigerians, urging them to suspend their strike, while reeling out the achievements of his administration. This, however, did not stop protesters from storming the streets in Plateau, Lagos, and other states across the country.
A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Anambra State, Chris Uba, has been caught on camera physically assaulting an artisan at his London residence. State reporters learnt that the artisan had completed the job, but Uba refused to pay him for the service rendered. In the video, which was obtained by SaharaReporters, the male foreign national was seen requesting payment for the work done. In response, Uba is seen ordering the workers out, saying, “Leave my house, I am not owing you. I said leave my house.” Uba also fumed at the man recording the incident and appeared to…
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has secured a spot in the final of the women’s 200m event at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games. She finished second with a season’s best time of 22.05s behind Julien Alfred, who won the first semi final race with a time of 21.98s on Monday, August 5. The Commonwealth Games silver medalist had failed to compete in the 100m event following the failure of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee to submit her name for the event. But the 21-year-old has made history as she becomes the first Nigerian since Mary…