The service commenced at 12:01p.m. with praise and worship songs.
“The serving of bullets where bread is pleaded is ominous retrogression, and we know what that eventually proves,” said Mr Soyinka.
CDHR has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s giant strides, recommending measures to reduce the cost of governance.
Some said the address was timely and empathetic, but it failed to address some issues that led to the protest.
Some indigenes have asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to clarify details of the Lekki Free Trade Zone land sold to Aliko Dangote, owner of the Dangote Refinery.
The police command in Jigawa says it has arrested 212 suspects in connection with looting in Dutse.
“As you mark a milestone of platinum jubilee, I celebrate you for your invaluable record of public service to our country,” said Mr Jonathan.
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.
Members of the House of Representatives seem to be on a war path over the proposed probe of NNPCL operations under Mele Kyari.
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m.
