Year: 2024

Order withdrawal of charges against all #EndBadGovernance protesters, group tells Tinubu… wants IGP Egbetokun sacked for detaining children for nearly 100 days

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By: Mandy Park Right advocacy group, #EndBadGovernance movement, Lagos State chapter has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the same reprieve granted to 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors to others currently on trial. Recall, some are still in detention for failing to meet their stringent bail conditions. In September, the government arraigned several #EndBadGovernance protesters, including Adaramoye Michael Lenin, Mosiu Sodiq, Daniel Akande, Angel Love Innocent, Adeyemi Abayomi, Buhari Lawal, Bashir Bello, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaoluwa Eleojo Simon, Nuradeen Khamis and Abdulsalami Zubairu. The protesters are expected in court again…

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Obi congratulates Trump, says democracy in action

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By: Mandy Park Nigeria’s Labour Party leader and Presidential Candidate of the party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated the newly elected 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. A statement signed byIbrahim Umar,POMR Spokesperson, made available to NigeriaNewsMark, disclosed that the Labour Party leader expressed the hope that Trump’s victory will help to deepen democracy globally and engender much-needed peace in the World. Obi commended the US electoral officials as well as the people of America for conducting a successful poll.

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Pastor Ashimolowo Announces “Ibadan This Is Love Crusade 2024”

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By: Mandy Park Founder, Kingsway International Christian Centre KICC, and convener of Christ Compassion to the Rural World Foundation (CCRWF) Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, has officially announced the “CCRWF Ibadan This Is Love Crusade 2024”. The crusade which has been tagged the biggest in the history of Oyo State and infant the country will hold at the Liberty Stadium Ibadan, Oyo State between Monday, November 25th and Saturday, November 30th. Speaking at a World Press briefing to announce the compassion crusade, the renowned clergy said that the four nights of healing…

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Ashimolowo urges Tinubu to address 5E’s of critical attention for Nigeria’s devt… says Ibadan Nov. crusade massive

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By: Mandy Park Founder and President Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC,) worldwide, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo has called on President Bola Tinubu to address five critical areas: education, economy, environment, electricity and electronics (IT intelligence) as emergency, to salvage Nigeria’s present precarious situation. This is as he also disclosed that the Ibadan: This is Love crusade would be massive’, assuring that citizens living within the region would be impacted spiritually and physically as some needs would be met. Ashimolowo said there was serious challenge in the country which required citizens to…

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BREAKING: EndBadGovernance Protests: Tinubu directs immediate release of minors facing prosecution

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By Mandy Park Against the backdrop of national outrage and international condemnation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all the minors arrested and facing prosecution in court over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest should immediately be released without prejudice to the law. Many human rights activists contend that a government that deprives its children of education, healthcare, shelter, sanitation, and hygiene; that holds them for 93 days without sufficient food, clothing, or medical care; and that imposes an unachievable bail condition of N10 million along with two…

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Fortification of ultra-processed Foods: when more becomes harmful

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By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man after air and water. It supplies our bodies with nutrients for growth, tissue repair, maintenance, and the regulation of vital processes. Food is not just for nourishment; it is also an integral part of our cultural heritage and national identity. It is a social lubricant that promotes bonding amongst people regardless of diversity, fostering interpersonal relationships and contributing to community and nation-building. Considering…

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Obi did not call for dismantling of churches — Media office

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By: Mandy Park Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, did not call for the dismantling of churches, Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) said on Sunday. Recall that Obi sat with podcasters recently and said the Nigerian people must be given the chance to be productive by spending more time at night shifts instead of vigils. POMR spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, said in a statement: “The attention of the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, has been drawn to a huge twist in his recent media interview, saying erroneously…

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ZLP nets 15 councils, YPP two in Abia LG election

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By: Mandy Park The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has won 15 out of the 17 councils in the Saturday, November 2, 2024, Abia state local government election. The Young Peoples Party (YPP) won in the remaining two LGAs. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George Chima, at the commission’s headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital, on Saturday, according to the Punch. He said; “We have fulfilled the duty we were inaugurated on September 5 to carry out. It wasn’t an easy…

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Obi slams FG over inhumane treatment of protesters

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By Mandy Park Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has in strong terms denounced the poor handling of protesters, including minors, brought to the court under degrading conditions. Obi said that the constitution in democratic dispensation allows the people to protest against bad governance that is affecting their livelihood. Writing on his X handle on Friday, the former Anambra governor called on the authorities to investigate the horrendous incident that is an embarrassment to the country in the eyes of the global community. According to…

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Rivers Crisis: Obi decries. effect of court ruling on the people.…says it’s curious decision

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By: Mandy Park The Labour Party LP, leader and the party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the recent court ruling withholding the release of funds to the state as disturbing and should be reversed. Writing on his X handle on Friday, Obi said the impact of such a ruling on the people who are the owners of the money in question is far-reaching and worth revisiting. Obi wrote “In my political trajectory, I have consistently refrained from name-calling or engaging in personal disputes, choosing…

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