Wednesday, August 5, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

August 3, 2024

Atiku asks ICC to hold Tinubu, police accountable for opening fire on protesters

“Tinubu must demonstrate true leadership by immediately addressing and implementing the demands of the Nigerian people,” said Mr Abubakar.

TINUBU SPEAKING WITH ATIKU [credit: Thecable.ng]
August 3, 2024

Nigerian police used thoughtless, brutal force to massacre #EndHunger protesters: NLC 

Had the security personnel deployed the same thoughtless brutal precision against bandits or other criminals, our country would have been an eldorado,” said Mr Ajaero.

Police tear-gassing protesters
August 3, 2024

#EndHunger protest has turned violent, police declare

“We therefore advise law-abiding citizens taking part in the protest” to withdraw from it, the police warned.

Police tear-gassing protesters
August 3, 2024

#EndHunger: Tinubu to address Nigerians Sunday morning 

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m.

August 2, 2024

#EndHunger: Soldiers helping government to recover looted food items, says army

“These actions demonstrate the NA’s commitment and resolve to protect lives and property of the citizenry,” said the army.

Screenshot of solider van carrying items recovered from looters
August 2, 2024

Atiku rallies more Nigerians to join #EndBadGovernance protest

“I urge the protesters to maintain their peaceful stance and call on more Nigerians to show solidarity and support for the #EndBadGovernance,” said Mr Abubakar.

Atiku and protesters
August 2, 2024

UNICEF, WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support

In Nigeria, key gaps in breastfeeding support include insufficient maternity leave policies, lack of workplace support, and inadequate access to breastfeeding education.

Nursing mothers
August 2, 2024

Scandal rocks Uganda over use of embassy in Dubai as casino

The foreign affairs minister has been asked to explain the casino at the Uganda embassy in Dubai.

Ugandan consulate in UAE
August 1, 2024

Genocidal threats against Igbos in Lagos, other South-West states criminal; sponsors must be prosecuted: Atiku

“History has shown us the consequences of allowing hatred and bigotry to fester, as seen in Rwanda,” said Mr Abubakar.

Atiku Abubakar
August 1, 2024

AfDB approves $500 million loan to boost electricity access in Nigeria

New programme to support the development of 250GW of installed electricity capacity by 2050.

Adesina; lantern in darkness