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Minister Warns Niger Delta: Shun Protest Or Risk Economic Ruin!
Minister Warns Niger Delta: Shun Protest Or Risk Economic Ruin!The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, has called on residents of the oil-rich region to avoid participating in the upcoming nationwide protest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Momoh argued that the protest does not serve the region’s best interests and appears to be orchestrated by unknown individuals aiming to disrupt governance.
He warned that such actions could have detrimental effects on the region’s economy.
“I want to make it clear that August 1st is a date suspected to be used by faceless individuals to incite protests,” Momoh said. “The entire Niger Delta should not be involved because those planning it are not residents in Nigeria. Most of them are outside the country, living in comfort while they attempt to destabilize our nation.”
Referring to the #EndSARS protest, Momoh said, “You saw the #EndSARS in Lagos and the massive destruction it caused. If Lagos didn’t have a strong economy, it would have been difficult to recover. Imagine such a protest happening in Port Harcourt or the Niger Delta region. We are not as resilient as Lagos. We are the ones who will suffer.”
He appealed to traditional rulers, youth, and women to avoid being deceived. “This is not about President Tinubu; it’s about those who want to disrupt Nigeria. No nation that wishes us well wants to see us succeed. Remember, they predicted Nigeria’s collapse by 2015, yet we survived. They are surprised at our progress.”
Momoh emphasized the responsibility of the media to highlight the unnecessary and harmful nature of such protests. “As the fourth estate, it’s your duty to inform the world that this protest is irrelevant and detrimental.”
He also addressed the youth of Ogoni, urging them to consider the ongoing developments in their regions and not be swayed by external influences.
Some Nigerians are mobilizing for a 10-day nationwide protest from August 1 to August 10, 2024, to address concerns about widespread hunger and inflation. While President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the democratic right to protest, he emphasized that his administration will not tolerate demonstrations resulting in property destruction or loss of life.
Political analyst Katch Ononuju has shed light on the strategic calculations behind former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s decision to temporarily align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and his subsequent departure from the platform. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Ononuju recounted the private discussions he shared with Obi prior to the political move, noting that he had initially advised the former presidential candidate against entering the opposition coalition. According to Ononuju, Obi justified the alignment by asserting that remaining outside established political structures would severely hinder his ability to negotiate for power, firmly believing that he needed to step inside the room to actively engage with the political establishment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Despite Obi’s rationale, Ononuju opted against participating in the arrangement, choosing to remain outside the coalition alongside several other political actors who also distanced themselves from the move. Ononuju elaborated on the dynamics of the departure, recalling Obi’s perspective: “When Peter Obi said, ‘I don’t like you going to ADC,’ what he told me in Enugu is, ‘Look, the people said I can’t negotiate for power staying outside the room. I need to go into the room to go and negotiate with power.’” Ultimately, when internal obstacles made further progress impossible within the party, Obi publicly announced his exit, a decision Ononuju characterized as a natural and inevitable reaction to a dead-end political environment.
Healthcare services across Katsina State face imminent disruption starting September 8, 2026, as the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals of Nigeria (AHAPN) declares a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action is set to kick off at midnight following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the state government, which concluded without a resolution regarding longstanding professional and welfare demands. Participating bodies include the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to AHAPN State Chairman Ibrahim Balange, the strike comes after years of unproductive dialogues and unfulfilled government promises despite official acknowledgment of their grievances. The coalition has cautioned that failure by the state government to address these demands before the warning period lapses could trigger an indefinite total shutdown. Appealing for public understanding, the association placed the responsibility for any resulting service disruptions squarely on the government, emphasizing that all amicable channels have been thoroughly exhausted.
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POLITICAL ULTIMATUM OF DOOM! Nwifuru Warns Ebonyi Council Chairmen: ‘Deliver APC In 2027 Or Lose Your Job!’.
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has issued a stern warning to the newly sworn-in chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas, declaring that they face immediate removal if they fail to deliver their domains to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday in Abakaliki during the inauguration ceremony, Nwifuru emphasized that political performance will be strictly monitored, noting that any underperforming chairman will be stripped of office and replaced by a councillor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Underscoring his stance publicly, the governor stated that political strategy will not be conducted behind closed doors, explicitly challenging the newly inducted leaders to prove their grassroots support or face swift administrative penalties. Furthermore, Governor Nwifuru offered structural guidance to the vice chairmen—metaphorically describing them as “spare tyres in the car boot”—advising them to remain actively engaged with their respective council chairmen regarding daily operations while guarding against divisive gossip and destructive external influences. Concluding his address alongside his deputy, who was commended for effective service delivery, the administration reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring a landslide victory for the ruling party in 2027, reiterating the core mandate that leadership positions are strictly tied to electoral success.
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