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Peter Obi Supports Nationwide Protest, Urges Peaceful Demonstrations
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, has expressed his support for the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
During a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Sunday, July 28, Obi emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution allows for peaceful protests and called on protesters to demonstrate within the confines of the law.
Obi attributed the protest’s motivation to widespread hunger and hopelessness among the youth.
He urged Nigerian authorities to engage with the protesters and listen to their grievances, stating, “We all have to listen to what Nigerians are going through.”
He also called on security agencies to provide protection for the protesters and to manage the situation lawfully, highlighting the importance of dialogue and understanding in governance.
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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu
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.
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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him
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.”
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FG Clears the Air on Rumours of Adire Replacing NYSC Uniform
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to rumours claiming it has approved Adire as the new fabric for the NYSC uniform.
It can be recalled that the Federal Government recently announced plans to review the NYSC uniform, which sparked speculation online that Adire had already been selected as its replacement.
However, the government has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the new uniform.
“I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was simply to cite examples of some of the proposals that have been put forward in the course of our consultations. It was not an announcement that any particular fabric has been adopted or approved to replace the current NYSC uniform.”
