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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 the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.
Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.
FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.
It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.
It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.
JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
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