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Naijacentral NaijacentralThe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest, which commenced on Aug. 1, and is expected to end by Aug.10, was organised in response to the challenges being faced in the country.
Naijacentral NaijacentralAccording to the CBN International Payments Data, the FG spent the highest on debt financing in May at $854.36m, which is also the highest paid in a single month in the past year.
Naijacentral NaijacentralCHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Ireti Kingibe, LP, FCT has rebutted the allegation made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike, that she sponsored the ongoing protests in Abuja.
Wike had on Thursday said that security agencies in the territory have identified a senator as one of those sponsoring the anti-government protest.
Naijacentral NaijacentralNow we also have intelligence that a senator had to invite some security agencies to lead some of them to go and provide food for the protesters. That is sponsorship.
Naijacentral NaijacentralI’m not here to fight you, I’m not here to ask you not to protest, it is your right. Like I said, I’ve been to over 100-500 protests,” he said.
The minister also assured that he would address the police regarding the shooting of canisters against the protesters.
Meanwhile, protesters have insisted they would not join the others at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, noting that a few days ago, a parallel protest had been held without interference by the police.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe Eagles Square was observed to be empty as protesters at the National Stadium refused to enter the main bowl of the stadium for their protest.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe Senate on Wednesday, urged Nigerians and promoters of the nationwide protests to shelve their plans in the interest of the nation.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made the call during plenary after a closed-door session of the senators in Abuja.
Naijacentral NaijacentralHe said, “The target is to increase production to two million barrels by the end of the year, and we are fully committed to doing that. I appreciate the support of the Nigerian Navy in making this possible.
“They have been providing significant support, which has resulted in a reduction in oil theft. Pipeline vandalism has also decreased significantly, and there is a lot currently happening in the industry. We hope to sustain this progress to achieve our target of two million barrels per day by the end of the year.”
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, said Nigeria’s development has faced numerous complex security challenges over the past few decades, including violent agitations, oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and piracy/sea robbery.
Naijacentral NaijacentralMs Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces,” the President stated.
Tinubu celebrated the life of the versatile and extremely gifted artiste who devoted herself to a wide range of artistic endeavours and expressions, bringing joy and laughter to many.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe rice will be available for sale at specific locations for the price of #40,000
