Year: 2025

By: Mandy Park The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has accused the commissioner of Police Lagos State, Jimoh Moshood of bias during the June 12 protest which held at the Ikeja Under Bridge. A statement signed by YRC National Secretary, Francis Nwapa alleged that the Lagos Police boss collaborated with a stalwart of APC, Best Nze-Jumbo to allow a parallel rally of the party officials hold simultaneously at the venue of the June 12 protesters without any hindrance, while their protest faced obstruction from police plus even a threat from the…

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By: Mandy Park A tense situation unfolded on Thursday as pro-government protesters, allegedly sponsored by a Lagos APC chieftain, attempted to undermine the #EndBadGovernance June 12 rally. The pro-government group, accompanied by armed policemen and thugs, tried to stage a counter-rally at the same venue, causing a near-collision with the #EndBadGovernance protesters. Despite the disruptions, the #EndBadGovernance protesters remained determined, proceeding with their rally and procession to Ojota. The police presence was notable, with the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, who was accused of being bias. The pro-government…

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By: Mandy Park Human rights groups, including the Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) and Nigeria’s Unite for Democracy (NUD), have called on the Federal Government to recognize the coalition of June 12 activists and martyrs. This demand comes as the nation marks the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Addressing the media at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja on Thursday, Comrade Razaq Olokoba, Convener of the groups, said that they “recollect with nostalgia how Nigerians all over the country on the historic day of June 12 1993,…

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By: Mandy Park The #EndBadGovernance movement has offered to hold a virtual meeting via Zoom with Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, to discuss the upcoming June 12 protest. This comes after the group waited for the CP for an hour on June 10, only to find he was absent. A statement by Organising Committee of the EndBadGovernance Movement in Lagos, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Oloye Adeniji-Adegboyega, says since they all left their jobs and other engagements to honour the original meeting with the CP on June 10…

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By: Mandy Park Former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi has criticized the misplacement of government’s priorities, stating that they favor the rich while the poor suffer. Obi expressed concern over the widening gap between the affluent and the vulnerable in society.. Obi, who spoke in Abuja while announcing the facilitation of three projects, to the tune of N6 m plus some computers in Girls Secondary school, Chibok, Borno state, noted that anything done to promote education is ñot donation but investment.He berated the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)…

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By: Mandy Park The Obidient Movement is set to hold a rebirth event in Abuja on Tuesday June 10, 2025, with key figures in attendance. Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, will lead the gathering. A statement from the Peter Obi Media Reach, POMR, Signed by Ibrahim UmarPOMR Spokesman, confirmed that their principal is expected to be the Special Guest at the occasion alongside Governor Otti and other top-notchers of the Obidient Movement.…

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By: Mandy Park Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha. Mbah described Ejeagha as a humble and affable personality with an international fan base. The governor had previously honored Ejeagha by renaming a road after him and reconstructing the road leading to his residence. Reacting to the sad development, the governor, who had celebrated the folklorist during his lifetime by reconstructing the popular Obinagu Road and the adjoining Chief Mike Ejeagha Crescent leading directly to his residence in…

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By: Mandy Park Highlife legend Gentleman Mike Ejeagha has passed away at the age of 95. Known for his unique style of incorporating proverbs into his music, Ejeagha’s death was confirmed by his eldest son, Emma, on Saturday. He died on Friday evening at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” said Emma Ejeagha. Born on April 4, 1930, Mike Ejeagha launched his music career in the mid-20th century and significantly influenced the evolution of music in the…

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By: Mandy Park Board members of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Nigeria on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State as the 75th World Real Estate Congress holds in the city from June 9 to 13, 2025. The event is scheduled to hold at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island with the theme “Global Real Estate Renaissance.” On the entourage were Mr. Bolu Olanrewaju; Senior Partner, Knight Frank Nigeria, Mr Frank Okosun; President, International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Nigeria chapter, Mr. Akin…

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