News
Osogbo Sees Gradual Resumption of Business Amid Peaceful Protests
As the nationwide protest entered its second day on Friday, security measures remained heightened, with commercial banks still closed and guarded by security personnel. Business activities in Osogbo began to resume, with markets like Akindeko Market, MDS Shopping Complex, and Orisunmibare Market reopening after being shut down on Thursday. A foodstuff seller at Orisunmibare Market, Alhaja Fausat Akanbi, noted that shop owners had closed their stores the previous day out of caution, recalling the looting that occurred during the EndSARS protest in 2020. However, she expressed relief that the protest remained orderly and peaceful.
Commercial driver Kamoru Hakeem praised the peaceful nature of the protest, highlighting that the absence of violence and hoodlums contributed to a positive experience. Protesters regrouped on Friday at the Freedom Park in Osogbo and marched toward Olaiya Junction. Coordinators Ajala Adetunji of the Coalition of Concern Nigeria Citizens and Waheed Lawal, Chairman of the Osun People’s Coalition Society, urged protesters to maintain peace and avoid violence, warning that any offenders would be dealt with by security forces.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship
Ella Bright Becomes Rare Beauty’s First Celebrity Ambassador
Peller Opens Up About Breaking His Family’s Marriage Cycle
-
Entertainment20 hours agoEvery Artist Who Performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
-
Entertainment19 hours agoPeller Opens Up About Breaking His Family’s Marriage Cycle
-
Entertainment19 hours agoFans React as Maduka Okoye and Cardi B Are Spotted Again
-
Entertainment21 hours agoMercy Eke Opens Up About Relationship Expectations, Sparks Debate
-
Entertainment22 hours agoAnnie Idibia Reacts to Reunion Rumours With 2Baba
-
Entertainment18 hours agoElla Bright Becomes Rare Beauty’s First Celebrity Ambassador
-
Sport24 hours agoThierry Henry Reacts to Messi’s Emotional World Cup Final Moment
-
Entertainment20 hours agoHollywood Stars Turn Out for the FIFA World Cup Final