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Southeast Governors Warn Against August 1 Protest, Cite Risks of Hijacking and Instability

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1 year ago

July 25, 2024

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On August 1, Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum expressed concerns about the proposed nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu. Uzodinma cautioned that initiating a strike at this time might be premature and could potentially be exploited like the EndSARS protest.

During a press briefing after a meeting with President Tinubu, former Senate President Pius Anyim, and Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Uzodinma emphasized that while democratic societies permit protests, such actions should be well-timed and purposefully planned to have a meaningful impact.

He argued that the current political environment, characterized by global uncertainties and domestic security challenges, necessitates a cautious approach to public demonstrations.

Uzodinma further questioned the motivations behind the protest, suggesting that those organizing it had yet to clearly articulate their reasons. He expressed concern that without a clear and justifiable cause, the protest could destabilize the fragile political climate and potentially lead to undesirable consequences.

The Governor highlighted that the EndSARS protests had been marred by criminal elements that took advantage of the situation, leading to significant unrest. He warned that a similar fate could befall the current protest if not carefully managed.

In his view, now might not be the right time for such demonstrations, urging Nigerians to consider the potential repercussions and work towards safeguarding the nation’s stability.

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Health Workers Set for Strike Over Delayed Salary Structure Implementation

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4 days ago

November 14, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

Health unions declare a strike, and it is stated to begin on the 15th of November, 2025.

The health unions starting this strike are under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations, AHPA.

The reason for the strike is the health salary structure and as the poor working conditions and welfare.

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“Religion Is Not an Excuse” — China Disagrees with Trump’s Call for Action in Nigeria

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2 weeks ago

November 4, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

China speaks on the latest issue between Nigeria and the United States. After Donald Trump declared plans to take action against what he called the “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, many have reacted and shared their opinions.

China expressed disagreement with Trump’s statement, saying that religion is not a strong reason to interfere in another country’s internal affairs.

The spokesperson representing China stated that the country “firmly opposes any nation using religion or human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs or threaten them with sanctions or force.”

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“How Can We Support the Killing of Our Own People?” – Wike Fires Back at Genocide Allegations

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2 weeks ago

November 3, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, spoke on Donald Trump’s threat to Nigeria regarding taking care of the Christian genocide.

The minister appeared as a guest on a TV program and spoke on the current situation, stating that politics has been taken too far.

The minister questioned the claims made, saying “It is an indictment that a government I am serving, anybody will allege that that government is supporting genocide, killing of Christians and I am still in that government.

This is politics taken too far. The Inspector General of Police is a Christian, the Director General of the Department of State Services is a Christian, the Chief of Defence (Staff) is a Christian.

Tell me how any right-thinking person will think that we will sit in a government and support the killing of our own people?”