The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has submitted that the planned nationwide protest against the government of President Bola Tinubu is politically motivated. Naija News reports Wike stated this on Tuesday while reacting to the protest scheduled for August. Speaking while inspecting the Apo-Karshi road in Abuja, the Minister called on … Continue reading “The Planned Protest Against Tinubu Govt Is Political – Wike Speaks”
The Senate, on Tuesday, approved a ₦6.2 trillion amendment to the 2024 Appropriation Act, increasing the 2024 budget from ₦28.7 trillion to ₦35.055 trillion. The amendment is based on a previous request by President Bola Tinubu in a letter to the lawmakers. The supplementary figures would bridge any gap between the previously approved 2024 budget … Continue reading “Senate Passes ₦6.2tr 2024 Supplementary Budget”
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to exercise their rights to protest against economic hardship in the country. The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate said the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) guaranteed citizens the right to protest peacefully. In a statement on Tuesday, Atiku Abubakar said the accusation and … Continue reading “Protest Is Your Right – Atiku Backs Nigerians”
