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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has slammed football’s “big bosses” at FIFA and the Premier League over the welfare of his players. The reigning Premier League champions are in the USA for their pre-season tour with a depleted squad. This is because several first-team players played in international tournaments in the summer and are yet to join the team. Guardiola, speaking with reporters, claimed City will not be able to prepare fully in the pre-season ahead of the new season. He said: “We will arrive late but not [just] against Manchester United [in the Community Shield], against Chelsea and Ipswich…
IGP Egbetokun has threatened to resist any form of violent protest in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on Monday said the Force will do everything possible to prevent violent protests in the country. This Nigeria news platform understands that the IGP said this when he addressed the nation in light of the planned protests, emphasising the severe negative effects of violent demonstrations on our society. The IGP highlighted several critical points that underscore the importance of maintaining peace and order during protests. “It is not only in Nigeria that there is hardship. It is a global…
NYSC has cancelled August CDS and Biometric Clearance over a planned protest. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed monthly clearance and weekly community development services for corps members across the country. This Nigeria news platform learnt these NYSC activities were postponed ahead of protests scheduled to begin on August 1. The protest, which is themed “End Bad Governance in Nigeria”, is planned for August 1 to 10.This was contained in a memo sent to State Coordinators, Local Government Inspectors (LGIs), and Zonal Inspectors (ZIs) across the 36 states of the federation sighted by The Nation. The memo read:…
IGP Egbetokun has declared a nationwide curfew during the proposed hunger protests across Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Police Force has imposed a strict curfew starting at 4 p.m. for all nationwide protests. According to News Central, the police urged protesters to convey their messages and conclude their activities before the curfew begins. In addition to the curfew, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has asked all groups planning to participate in the demonstrations to submit their details like names and addresses to the commissioners of police in their respective states. According to the Police, this is a standard procedure to facilitate effective…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has accused politicians of being behind the armed banditry and killings in the state. Alia made the allegation on Sunday after attending a thanksgiving service organised at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi, lamenting that the bandits were homegrown and had taken up arms to kill their own. In recent times, there have been consistent attacks and killings at the Sankera axis of the state, comprising Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas. The Governor was reacting to the recent attacks, which initially claimed six lives in Ukum LGA and triggered a violent protest…
Northern Youths have been urged to shun the planned protest in national interest. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has appealed to the northern youths to shun the proposed protest against hunger, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort in overcoming current challenges. Goronyo said Nigeria at this trying moment needs the contributions and cooperation of every citizen, especially the vibrant youths who he said are crucial to sustainable development and national stability. SEE ALSO: Ohaneze Bans Igbo Youths From Joining #EndBadGovernmentInNigeria Protests He assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated an…
Controversial Singer, Portable has tackled Verydarkman over a nationwide protest. NewsOnline Nigeria had earlier reported that in a bold move, Nigerian activist Verydarkman has taken to the streets of Abuja to lead a protest against bad governance, ahead of the scheduled nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. The activist, who is known for his outspoken nature, held a placard with a powerful message, which read: “Emi lo kan…Is it your turn to suffer us? Mr President, do we even have a future with you??” On Instagram, Verydarkman accompanied his post with the hashtag #endbadgovernanceinnigeria, urging citizens to join the movement and demand change…
Former Assembly Aspirant Call for Peace Ahead of Planned August 1st Protest Kick-off As the planned protest is set to take off 1st August, 2024 in some selected cities of Nigeria, A former Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirant in Alimosho 01, Hon Otunba Kayode Matthew Akintomo is urging residents of Alimosho federal constituency to remain calm and avoid violence this period. He made this appeal in a telephone chat with the Chief Media Editor of Brooom Nigeria, Prince Babatunde Kolawole. The protest organized by a faceless advocacy group, aims to bring attention to hunger and…
19 Northern States and FCT CAN have bombed President Tinubu over prevalent economic hardship in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has criticized the federal government for its ineptitude and failure to address the pressing security and economic challenges facing the nation. This Nigeria news platform understands that Elder Sunday Oibe, Secretary General of Northern CAN, called on the federal government to issue a public apology instead of attempting to influence religious and traditional leaders to suppress the planned nationwide protest against hunger and economic hardship.He…
The Presidency has said that Tinubu would not make any nationwide broadcast over protest.NewsOnlineNigeria reports that the presidency has denied reports that President Bola Tinubu would address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast over the planned protest. This Nigeria news platform understands that the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement on Saturday. According to him, some mischief makers had started promoting reports that President Tinubu would address Nigerians over the planned nationwide protest, but there is no truth in such. Onanuga added that those behind the purported broadcast have also released a fake speech, but…