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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked news alleging that its officers were involved in the killing of a teenager during the ongoing protest in Abuja. The spokesperson of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Saturday, however, said that the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh has ordered an immediate…
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President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday (tomorrow) address the nation in a national broadcast at 7:00 am. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Saturday, enjoined television, radio, and other electronic media outlets to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the…
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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said he is worried over the continuing protests in parts of the country, expressing the determination of his administration to provide succour and cushion the hardship being faced by the citizens. President Tinubu’s worry is coming against the backdrop of growing public concern that he has, curiously, kept mute over…
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The police have arrested some protesters and journalists in Abuja after firing tear gas to dislodge protesters at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. Although the location was designated for the protest, the police stormed the area, firing tear gas and shooting as the protesters and journalists at the stadium scrambled for safety. The yet-to-be-confirmed number of…
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The Lagos State Government has appealed to protesters taking part in the ongoing nationwide protest to return home. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso made this known while responding to questions from journalists at the Ojota Underbridge on Friday, August 2, 2024.. Omotoso assured the protesters that their demands have been heard…
