Hardship

The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance protest on August 1, 2024. In separate travel advisories, the…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has uncovered plans by some elements to infiltrate the planned protest by some Nigerians to cause chaos and violence in the country. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and…
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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to improving security and protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. Recalls that a nationwide protest, set to take place from August 1 to 10, has been generating…
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The 1999 Constitution, as amended, grants specific powers to the Federal Government, headed by the President, the state governments, led by Governors, and the local governments, overseen by Chairmen. Consequently, the powers of these…
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Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa on Monday said that the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1, is not the solution to Nigeria’s current challenges. The governor voiced his opinion at a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse. …
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The Kogi state government has warned its residents not to join a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August against economic hardship in the country. The government in a statement by state’s commissioner for information, Kingsley…
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The House of Representatives has resolved to cut members’ salaries by 50 per cent for six months in order to support the Federal Government in providing succour to the citizenry over the current hardship in the country. The resolution…
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Nigerians affected by the rising cost of living obtained credit facilities worth N3.82tn from banks as of January 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria has stated. An analysis of the latest monthly economic report posted on its website…
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The Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has urged workers’ unions to re-negotiate with the government on a new minimum wage rather than embarking on industrial action. The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made…
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Some commuters in Ilorin, the Kwara capital, have lamented the increase in transportation fares within the city, owing to the current fuel scarcity. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said they now…
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