Protest: Kano Governor imposes 24-hr curfew over looting, others
By Cheta Enyoghasi Abba Yusuf, the Kano State Governor has issued a 24-hour curfew in response to protesters looting government facilities and private establishments. The curfew, according to a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, will begin with immediate effect. Bature explained that the decision to impose restrictions on movement was reached during an […]
Protesters take over Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja
By Cheta Enyoghasi Thousands of protesters in Abuja have taken over the Federal Secretariat Complex after security forces applied the use of tear gas to deny them entry into the Eagle Square. Unfazed by the harsh response, the demonstrators reassembled at Ahmadu Bello Way Finance Junction, where more and more Abuja citizens are converging. Even […]
Bobrisky calls for party few hours after prison release
By Cheta Enyoghas A controversial Cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has called for a party after he was released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre for naira abuse. Bobrisky, who was arrested on April 4, 2024, for spraying naira notes at a party, was sentenced to six-month imprisonment without fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro. Despite […]
Address hunger issues, NMA tells Tinubu
By Hope James The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), FCT Chapter, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address the issue of hunger ravaging the country, Edum News Reports. The chairman of the association, Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, made this appeal while speaking to newsmen on Monday. He stated that hunger and unbearable conditions in many parts […]
Ekiti Residents snub protest as Markets, Banks open for business
By Cheta Enyoghasi The nationwide protest, which began across the nation on Thursday seems to be snubbed in Ekiti state, as no demonstration was staged in strategic places in the state. It can be recalled that the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji had on Wednesday promised to protect the lives and property of the state’s […]
JAMB to set up Mobile Examination Malpractice Tribunal
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed plans to set up a mobile examination malpractice tribunal in order to address examination malpractice and other violations. The tribunal, which was part of a recent policy meeting in Abuja, will deal with the criminal aspects of violators. The plan, which seek to […]
#Endbadgovernance: Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels lends her voice as she calls for peaceful protest
Regina Daniels, a Nollywood actress, has caused a stir by supporting a nonviolent protest during the countrywide demonstration against poor government.
The billionaire businessman and senator Ned Nwoko’s wife offered her thoughts on the statewide demonstration that began on August 1, in a video that she posted on her Instagram page.
According to Regina Daniels, it is widely recognized that the country’s masses are suffering and long for a better way of life, which is why there is a nationwide protest.
However, although protesting is fine, violence is completely unacceptable. The use of violence undermines the very objective of the protest. She also called on Nigerians to choose peaceful protest to ensure that the voice of the people is heard and acted upon.
The video which she captioned, “a plea for a peaceful protest,” have since been sparking various reactions among netizens on social media.
Reacting to this, an Instagram user, @stanleysmingo stated: “You dey inside your house dey advise people, your head nor correct.”
Also, @ghost_series said: “Talk to your husband first. He’s part of the bad governance.”
@percentage_im said: “Because u marry Rich man now, u don Dey give elders advice they call them poor masses, better focus on your Grandpa marriage.”
Another IG user, @gratitude005 said: “The poor are called masses while the rich are called citizens.”
@favourite suggested: “Go and protest if you know the masses are suffering. Lead by example.”
Protest: Plateau Governor commends residents over peaceful conduct
Hope James The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has commended citizens of the State, for their peaceful conduct during the nationwide protests to end bad governance in Nigeria, Edum News Reports. The Governor expressed his happiness, while addressing the people in a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday morning. He lauded residents of the State for […]
Protest: Flying Russian Flags, Treasonable Offence – CDS
James Hope The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has stated that the flying of Russian flags by protesters in some Northern States, is a treasonable offence, punishable by law, Edum News Reports. He made this known while speaking during the National Security Council meeting, summoned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday. […]
Tinubu did not hoist Russian Flag – Omokri
Hope James Reno Omokri, a social media activist and special adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, said President Bola Tinubu did not hoist the Russian Flag during his address to Nigerians on Sunday, Edum News Reports. He made this known in a statement via his verified handle on X on Monday. He noted that the […]