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Unstoppable Movement: Organizers Challenge FG, Finalize Plans For August 1 Nationwide Protest

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Unstoppable Movement: Organizers Challenge FG, Finalize Plans For August 1 Nationwide ProtestAs the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest approaches, previously anonymous organizers have come forward to reveal their identities and reaffirm their commitment to the demonstration on August 1. At least 26 groups are determined to protest against bad governance, economic hardship, and hunger.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Saturday Punch, the organizers have written to at least 20 state governments, seeking permission to use state infrastructure for their civic activities.

Notable groups include Concerned Nigerians, Nigerians Against Hunger, Initiative for Change, Take it Back Movement, Revolution Now, and Human Rights Co-Advocacy Group.

The Convener of the Revolution Now Movement and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, released a list of locations where the protests will take place across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory. He urged Nigerians to join the movement, stating that the protest aims to draw attention to governance issues plaguing the country.

The Director of Mobilization for the Take it Back Movement in FCT, Damilare Ademola, emphasized the peaceful nature of the protest and highlighted that they had written to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, requesting the use of Eagle Square. The group has demanded a 24-hour power supply, toilet facilities, water, and security for citizens participating in the protest.

Tunde Thomas, representing Nigerians Against Hunger, voiced the group’s demand for an end to hunger and urged the government to intervene. He said, “Our demands are simple – End hunger. We cannot be the most populous Black nation in the world and be hungry.”

The Secretary-General of the Initiative for Change, Ocean Panem, reiterated that the protest is a peaceful way to echo the voices of all Nigerians. He stated, “The country is in a mess. We need to recognize that. Members of our group are mostly in the Middle Belt and in Cross River. We would come out en masse and make sure we don’t stop till our demands are met.”

Jabir Yaro, National Chairman of the Northern Comrades Movement of Nigeria, declared that nothing would stop the protest and dismissed claims of withdrawal by another northern group as propaganda. He said, “Nothing will stop this protest. Nobody in this world can stop this protest. It will happen, and everybody should come out en masse to protest. No level of intimidation will stop us.”

A student group leader, who did not want to be named for fear of victimization, said members of her group, who are mostly law students and students of history, would storm the streets on August 1 to protest.

Reacting to the withdrawal from the planned protest by another northern group, Yaro stated, “Those were APC boys who were paid for propaganda; we are the youth leaders, and we are set for this protest. We are expecting millions of people for this protest. We have informed the security agencies, and we are ready for it.”

The organizers’ determination to proceed with the protest underscores their commitment to addressing the pressing issues facing Nigeria.

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Tragedy Strikes Football As Tenerife Striker Jesus de Miguel D!es after on Pitch At 30.

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CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30 after sustaining serious head and chest injuries during a Spanish second-division match against FC Andorra on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The forward suffered the injuries following a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono in the closing moments of the encounter at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez in Tenerife.

The incident happened seven minutes into stoppage time, with both teams level at 2-2. Owono had rushed towards the centre circle in an attempt to intercept a long ball when he collided with De Miguel, striking the striker with his knee.

De Miguel remained motionless on the pitch as medical personnel immediately rushed to attend to him. He was later taken to hospital by ambulance.

The referee subsequently showed Owono a straight red card before abandoning the match.

Although De Miguel’s condition was initially described as stable but serious on Monday, his health reportedly deteriorated on Tuesday morning. He died at 07:00 GMT, according to reports.

Spanish media outlet Marca reported that the striker suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital. Paramedics reportedly managed to resuscitate him before he arrived at the medical facility.

Tenerife confirmed his death in an emotional statement, expressing shock and deep sadness over the loss.

“Heartbroken, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe this is true, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,” the club said.

“There are no words of comfort; there is absolutely nothing that can lessen this overwhelming sadness. We stand with his grieving family, with his loved ones, with all of Tenerife who mourn this cruel loss today.”

The club added that De Miguel’s family appreciated the messages of support they had received and appealed for privacy as they mourned their loss.

FC Andorra also expressed condolences to his family, teammates and Tenerife, while former Barcelona defender and club co-owner Gerard Pique paid tribute to the late striker.

“I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesus,” Pique wrote.

De Miguel’s former club, Castellon, also mourned his death, describing the loss as deeply unfair.

La Liga president Javier Tebas joined the tributes, saying: “Today, we all share the terrible pain of an irreparable loss. My deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, teammates and the whole club.”

Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe also paid his respects on social media, writing: “Much sadness; there are no words.”

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Odumodublvck Sparks Controversy With Claim About How Musicians Get Hit Songs.

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Odumodublvck made the claim during an appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, where he discussed the challenges of producing commercially successful music.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The rapper explained that achieving a hit song is not an easy task, noting that some artistes go through their entire careers without recording one.

He, however, commended Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido for their consistent run of hit songs over the years, saying their achievements deserve recognition.

“Getting a hit song is not easy. Sometimes people even do jazz to get one. That is why you see some artists crashing out when they struggle to get a hit.

“Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido have been dropping hit songs consistently for years.

“You have to respect that. Some artistes never get a hit song throughout their careers,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Odumodublvck has also recounted a warning he allegedly received from popular cleric Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, better known as Odumeje, following a vision the clergyman claimed to have had about him.

The rapper shared the revelation on his X page while discussing his faith and what he described as his battle against darkness.

According to Odumodublvck, Odumeje contacted him and disclosed that he had seen a vision in which some people were allegedly planning to detain and poison him.

The rapper said the warning did not frighten him, insisting that he was protected by the blood of Christ.

He further disclosed that Odumeje had urged him not to worry, saying people would not understand what was happening.

Expressing confidence in his faith, Odumodublvck declared that victory was assured and maintained that God would protect him from dark forces.

He wrote: “Odumeje called me. He said, ‘I saw in a vision that they wanted to detain you and poison you.’ My God will never let me die. This is what it means to go against the world of darkness. Unfortunately, I am fortified with the blood of Christ. He said, ‘Do not worry, they will not understand.’ Victory is assured. Amen.”

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‘I Was Ready To Fight For My Mandate’ – Amaechi Recalls Obasanjo’s Threat.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has recounted how former President Olusegun Obasanjo allegedly threatened to prevent him from becoming the governor of Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Amaechi made the revelation in a viral video shared on X while calling on Nigerian youths to become more involved in leadership and take active steps towards shaping the country’s future.

The former Rivers State governor said Obasanjo’s threat forced him to flee Nigeria to Ghana after the former president threatened to have him arrested. However, he insisted that he continued fighting his legal battle from abroad until he eventually became governor.

According to Amaechi, young Nigerians have the numbers to challenge the status quo and should not remain passive in the face of political developments.

He cited examples of countries where youth-led movements had brought about political change, urging Nigerian youths to recognise their influence and pursue leadership positions.

He said:

“You can’t have a president doing what’s he’s doing, and the youths are doing nothing, the youths must do much more.

“Was it in Serbia or Albania where a party led by students elected the president and chased away a president who has been there?

“The same thing can happen here where you have the numbers. There are more youths than the elders, so the youths can turn it, the solution is in your hands, you can be a minister or a governor.

“President Obasanjo tried to stop me from being a governor but you will see that I did not go to sleep, I went to court and when he threatened arrest, I left the country.

“I stayed in Ghana and from there I fought that case until I became governor. I’m the first and only Nigerian that the court pronounced as governor without proper election.

“So, the PDP won the election and the candidate that the court had said is the candidate of the PDP became the governor and I was the candidate by law, so I didn’t just go to sleep.

“I didn’t just look at Obasanjo is from the South so I shouldn’t fight him, bloody what? Which South is that?”

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