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Catholic Bishops Urge Peaceful Conduct for August 1 Protest
In anticipation of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, the Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have issued a call for participants to conduct themselves with civility and respect.
Following a meeting at the Domus Pacis Pastoral Institute in Igoba, Akure, Ondo State, the bishops emphasized the importance of maintaining order and peace throughout the demonstrations.
The communiqué, signed by Archbishop Gabriel Abegunrin of the Ibadan Catholic Archdiocese and Bishop John Oyejola, underscores the significance of protests being conducted in a manner that reflects the democratic values they are meant to uphold.
The bishops highlighted that while the right to protest is a fundamental aspect of democratic societies, it must be exercised responsibly and without causing disruption to others.
The statement outlined that the purpose of the protests should be clear and solely aimed at addressing the issues at hand, without creating unnecessary disturbance or conflict.
It is crucial for organizers to ensure that the demonstrations are carried out in an orderly fashion and to be mindful of those who choose not to participate, respecting their right to abstain from the protest.
Furthermore, the bishops urged security agencies to protect the protesters from any form of violence and to ensure their safety throughout the demonstration.
They also appealed to all levels of government to address the concerns and hardships faced by Nigerians more effectively, suggesting that a more prompt and attentive response could have potentially mitigated the need for such protests.
In conclusion, the bishops called on both protesters and authorities to act with responsibility and consideration, aiming for a peaceful and constructive expression of dissent that respects the rights of all individuals involved.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
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.
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