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The last five days have been hellish for Nigeria and its economy amid hunger protests. This is as security red alerts spread to states, especially the North West of Nigeria. Police and government authorities have reported the spread of property destruction, and shop looting in Kaduna, Plateau, and Bauchi as hoodlums hijacked the protests to wreak havoc. This is also as rioters were arrested in Abuja and some other parts of the North with Russian flags. A similar incident happened in Kano State, and the police said they have arrested the tailor responsible for the mass production of the flag.…
The Military has responded to the call for a Coup and flying of the Russian flag. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Defence on Monday issued a stern warning to citizens agitating for military rule in the country. This Nigeria news platform understands that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Mustapha who gave the warning while addressing journalists shortly after an emergency meeting with President Bola Tinubu, also said that those flying the Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that while some of the EndBadGovernance protesters were flying the Russian flag in some northern states, others…
Hoodlums are currently looting government and private buildings in Kaduna State. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that some hoodlums have hijacked the ongoing peaceful protests, to loot some government and private buildings in Kaduna State. A viral video showed the moment thugs looted the buildings and carted away some valuables. The protest, which is on its the fifth day of , has seen a sharp increase in violence and loss of lives and property.Recall that President Bola Tinubu in a broadcast on Sunday urged the protesters to suspend demonstrations and embrace dialogue. But the protesters have vowed to continue their actions until their demands are met. WATCH…
Dalung has accused President Tinubu of ordering the killing of #EndBadGovernance Protesters. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s national broadcast calling for the suspension of the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. Dalung led an anti-government protest in Jos, Plateau State, last Thursday and participated in an open-air Sunday church service held by the protesters at the Old Airport Roundabout in Jos. The service attracted a large crowd, including Christian and Muslim leaders, and protesters carrying Nigerian flags blocked the roundabout, forcing motorists to find…
Chelsea striker, Marc Guiu, has said he is looking forward to playing in the Premier League this season. Guiu signed for the Blues from Barcelona this summer, after they activated a £5million release clause. The 18-year-old has now spoken about his dream of playing in England’s topflight, amid reports manager Enzo Maresca could send him out on loan. “I still don’t know if I will go on loan… but I think I’m ready for the Premier League. “It was a tough decision to leave Barça, for sure — but I always wanted to play in the Premier League. “I hope…
Soyinka has slammed President Tinubu for ignoring police brutality against protesters in his speech. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent national broadcast for not addressing the violent crackdown by security forces on #EndBadGovernance protesters. In a statement issued Sunday after Tinubu’s address, Soyinka expressed concern over the president’s omission of this critical issue. ALSO: ‘No Plans To Probe the Killings’, 4 Other Key Takeaways From Tinubu’s Speech The #EndBadGovernance protests continued for the fourth day, with citizens expressing dissatisfaction with worsening economic conditions and ineffective governance.Soyinka stated, “I set my alarm clock for this morning to…
The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old, Usama Mohammed, on for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass and armed robbery. The arrest was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday by the spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakili. Wakili explained that the arrest followed a distress call from a victim on August 2, 2024, who reported a home invasion by four armed robbers wielding knives and cutlasses around 9:40 pm. According to him, the robbers stole an Itel A70 mobile phone valued at ₦75,000 and a Huawei phone valued at ₦30,000. “Upon receiving the call, a…
Black market dollar to naira exchange rate on Sunday 4th August 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in…
The Life Transformation for Africa initiative has called on the Ebonyi State government to create a budget line in its 2025 appropriation for adequate Healthcare through the Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS). The group said the non-inclusion of private sector partners in funding and supporting activities was robbing the state of valuable resources. Programme Manager of the group, Mr Chimezie Ezeani, stated this on Saturday while speaking with newsmen in Abakaliki. Ezeani noted that the program is a USAID-funded 5-year project from October 2020-October-2025, in collaboration with Nigeria Resource Partners (NRPs). He said that in creating the budget line for lSS…
Black market dollar to naira exchange rate on Saturday 3rd August 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in…