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Protest in Ebonyi as Residents Demand End to Three-Month Blackout
16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Protest in Ebonyi as Residents Demand End to Three-Month Blackout

Enraged residents of Azugwu in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State took action by shutting down the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) office situated on Awolowo Street. This drastic step was taken as a result of enduring over three months of blackout in the area. The protest resulted in a disruption of business operations at the EEDC office starting on Tuesday and extending into Thursday morning. Previously, the residents had demonstrated to draw the attention of the power company to the prolonged blackout, which has been causing severe difficulties and economic hardships for businesses in the region. On Tuesday, a significant number of residents, comprising men, women, and individuals of all ages, gathered to voice their frustration over the protracted bl...
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16May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Ogun psychiatric patients revolt, protest poor treatment Ogun psychiatric patients revolt, protest poor treatment

Reports from Channels Television indicate that psychiatric patients at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital Abeokuta, located in the Ogun State capital, have voiced their dissatisfaction with the inadequate treatment they are receiving. An uproar ensued for over two hours until law enforcement officers from the Lafenwa Divisional Headquarters intervened to restore order. During the incident, a psychiatric doctor and three nurses narrowly escaped harm as the situation turned violent. The grievances of the patients at the Aro Neuropsychiatric facility included substandard meals, poor sanitation conditions, and a lack of backup power when the primary electricity supply from the utility company failed. Some family members of the patients revealed that th...
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Protest at FMC Keffi over Alleged Assault on Female Colleague
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Protest at FMC Keffi over Alleged Assault on Female Colleague

A protest was staged on Wednesday by the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Federal Medical Centre, FMC Keffi. The protest was in response to an alleged assault on a female colleague by the family members of a deceased patient. Leading the peaceful protest was Rabot Thomas, the President of ARD FMC Keffi branch. The protest took place within the hospital premises in Keffi, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as a way to express their grievances regarding the incident. The reason behind the protest was the reported assault on a female doctor who was said to have been slapped multiple times by the deceased patient's family members at the medical center on Tuesday, May 14. Describing the incident, Thomas mentioned that the female doctor, along with a hospital attendant, wer...
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Delta State Protests Erupt Over Zoning Dispute in LG Election
15May By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments
Politics

Delta State Protests Erupt Over Zoning Dispute in LG Election

On Tuesday, protesters from Nsukwa in Aniocha South local government area vented their frustration by marching to Delta State Government House to demand clarity on which clan should provide the next local government council chairman. Hailing from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and identifying as Concerned Nsukwa Clan Youths, the protestors blocked the Government House entrance, adamant that Nsukwa clan should have the opportunity to produce the upcoming chairman. They obstructed access to the Government House in support of their stance on the zoning matter. Various placards conveyed their messages, including statements like “Nsukwa Clan is not a political slave”, “Advocating for equity, fairness, justice, and balance in Aniocha South”, “Youth of Aniocha South support Nsukwa Clan m...
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ASUU Considers Another Nationwide Strike Threat
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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ASUU Considers Another Nationwide Strike Threat

In response to the continued absence of governing councils in federal universities and various unresolved issues with the Federal Government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised the possibility of launching a fresh nationwide strike. During a press conference held at the union's national secretariat in Abuja, ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made the announcement of a potential strike action. Having noted that the governing councils of universities were dissolved by the Federal Government in May last year, ASUU is calling on Nigerians to hold the government accountable for any decisions made in response to this situation. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story...
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Pastor Giwa advises Tinubu to abandon 1999 constitution following mistake in inauguration
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Pastor Giwa advises Tinubu to abandon 1999 constitution following mistake in inauguration

Revealing a potential solution for the error made during his inauguration regarding the removal of fuel subsidy, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, presented suggestions to President Bola Tinubu. In Pastor Giwa's view, Tinubu has the ability to rectify this mistake through a mere spoken declaration, hereby ensuring that measures are put in place to mitigate the consequences of fuel subsidy elimination. Emphasizing the effectiveness of the president's words in resolving major national issues, Giwa highlighted the impact a single statement could have on the populace. During an interview with NewsNow, the clergyman commented: "If I held the office of the Nigerian president, I would address the country's challenges within a day. A simple utte...
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Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu: Act on Hunger and Economic Issues or Face Bigger Protests
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu: Act on Hunger and Economic Issues or Face Bigger Protests

President Bola Tinubu has been cautioned by the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, to address the prevalent issues of hunger and electricity in the country in order to prevent a looming massive protest that could impact every sector. Ayodele stated that failure to resolve the economic challenges could lead to widespread protests taking place between August and September 2024. In a statement released by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele emphasized that the potential protest would surpass the scale of the well-known EndSARS movement, as it would involve the active participation of all Nigerians expressing their dissatisfaction with the current government. He urged President Tinubu, saying, "Don't let another significant protest emerge; ensure that...
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Ondo: NLC and TUC Take Action Against NERC and BEDC
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Ondo: NLC and TUC Take Action Against NERC and BEDC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have closed down the Ondo State headquarters of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Akure, following the recent increase in electricity tariffs across the country. This protest is in line with the directive from the national leadership of the organized labor in response to actions by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The unionists have blocked the main gate of the BEDC office, preventing staff from entering the premises as they demand a reversal of the tariff hike. During the picketing, the Ondo State NLC Chairman, Comrade Victor Amoko, criticized the tariff increase as unjustifiable. He expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of adequate electricity supply despite the high tariff...
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After Workers’ Protest, Nigerian Government Reveals Next Steps on Electricity Tariff Hike
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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After Workers’ Protest, Nigerian Government Reveals Next Steps on Electricity Tariff Hike

Despite the passage of time, the controversy surrounding the recent electricity tariff increase in Nigeria is still a hot topic. On Monday, Nigerian workers took to the streets to demand a reversal of the hike, disrupting activities in the power sector. The organized labour, led by NLC President Joe Ajaero, staged protests at the offices of all eleven Electricity Distribution Companies and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Offices of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company were also affected by the protests, causing disruption in their operations. Similar protests were carried out in various parts of the country, including Kwara, Lagos, Kaduna, Plateau, Enugu, and Sokoto, targeting the offices of the eleven discos. Ajaero emphasized the need for NERC to reevalua...
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Protest Against Tariff Hike in Kebbi: NLC and TUC Shutdown KEDCO and NERC Offices
14May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Protest Against Tariff Hike in Kebbi: NLC and TUC Shutdown KEDCO and NERC Offices

In Kebbi State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have taken a stand by closing down the offices of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). At the directive of their national headquarters, the unions ensured the shutdown of these offices in Birnin Kebbi, with the staff following the labor orders. During a discussion with the press, Comrade Murtala Usman, the NLC Chairman for Kebbi State, expressed dissatisfaction with the tariff hike, pointing out the unstable electricity supply in the country. According to Usman, "Organised Labour is demanding an immediate reversal of the electricity tariff increase by the Federal Government and NERC, along with the distribution companies in the country...
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