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CAN Urges Christians to Avoid Nationwide Protest
The Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a call for Christians to refrain from participating in the planned nationwide ‘hunger protest’ scheduled from August 1 to August 10, 2024.
The state CAN Chairman, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, emphasized that resorting to violence is unlikely to produce positive outcomes.
In his statement released in Minna, Yohanna highlighted the importance of peace as an ongoing and dynamic process that requires continuous effort and attention.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to not only implement palliative measures but also to focus on controlling prices of goods and services, addressing the escalating cost of living, and reducing fuel prices.
Yohanna appealed to church leaders, local government coordinators, and parents to advise their congregations and children to avoid participating in the protest.
He referenced Romans 13:1-3, which underscores the Christian obligation to respect lawful authority.
He cautioned that while peaceful protests with specific demands can be constructive, they have the potential to be hijacked by troublemakers, resulting in violence, arrests, and unintended harm.
He further explained that violence and unrest have historically led to destruction, loss of life, and setbacks rather than constructive change.
Yohanna urged stakeholders in Niger State to avoid joining the protest, noting that Governor Umaru Bago has already taken steps to reduce the prices of grains and is working to alleviate the hardships faced by residents.
In addition, Yohanna called for governments at all levels to promote unity and equity, urging them to avoid fostering ethnic or religious divisions.
He advocated for greater accountability, fairness in the distribution of resources and opportunities, and equitable employment practices across various sectors, including government agencies and the military.
His message emphasized the need for justice and transparency in governance to ensure the well-being of all citizens.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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