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Actor Ben Affleck seeks divorce from singer Jennifer Lopez after months of split rumours

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Actor Ben Affleck seeks divorce from singer Jennifer Lopez after months of split rumours

The pair of Hollywood actor Ben Affleck and singer cum actress Jennifer Lopez are reportedly set to file for divorce thus confirming many months of rumours that they had split.
A report published by the Daily Mail informexd that the couple who both obtained a marriage license in Clark County, NV, in July 2022, are seeking to part ways after moves to reconcile their mounting differences hit a brick wall.
Multiple sources have claimed that the divorce documents of the couple who tied the knot in a surprise Las Vegas wedding at midnight on July 17 ‘are finalized, but not yet turned in’.
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‘They finalized the divorce papers with her a month ago, but are waiting for the right time to drop them,’ one source close to the duo claimed.
’’At that time, they will release a joint statement that will say how they have much love for each other and how they fought to make it work, but couldn’t.
‘’Honestly, in the end, they could not come to a compromise. What they had before is gone and they have both accepted it,” another source claimed.
 

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Thugs beat lone #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protester in Ondo

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Thugs beat lone #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protester in Ondo

There was a mild drama at the popular NEPA Roundabout Akure, the Ondo State capital on Thursday when an unidentified man on protest was attacked by some youths suspected to be thugs.

According to an eyewitness who identified himself as Paul, the man parked his Toyota car by the roadside and put placards at the front and back of the vehicle, before some thugs in the area attacked and flogged him ruthlessly.

Paul said, “The man was sitting in his car, he didn’t move about, he parked the car by the roadside, he placed placards on his Toyota car and sat on the car playing music.

“Suddenly, some boys appeared and asked him the reason for being in the place with placards. I think he didn’t respond to their satisfaction, this led to an argument.

“As the argument was ongoing, the boys brought out canes and started flogging him. He quickly rushed into his car and moved away immediately.”

Nigerians are protesting stifling economic conditions under #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria.

In Abuja, the nations capital, some protesters who converged at the MKO Abiola Stadium said the protests would continue unless President Bola Tinubu meets their demands.

They called on the president to do the needful and the protests would be immediately called off.

Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, lamented that the oppression under the president’s leadership had lasted too long.

He said, “The various court orders restricting protesters to particular locations are an aberration.

”Our presence here today is an announcement that we have been oppressed for too long.

“Today, we have risen. We saying to the president that unless President Bola Tinubu accede to our demands we will remain on the streets. We want to see the president on the street. During the protest, he was on the street.”

One of the leaders of the Take It Back Movement, Ayoola Babalola, said the show of force around the premises of the Moshood Abiola is an embarrassment to the nation.

He vowed that protesters would not be intimidated.

Mother with baby confronts police after teargas, pepper spray used on protesters

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Mother with baby confronts police after teargas, pepper spray used on protesters

Officers of the Nigeria Police stationed at the Eagles Square in Abuja have dispersed protesters with canisters and pepper spray.

Photo: Olukayode Jaiyeola

At 10:30 am, police shot canisters after first firing warning non-lethal shots at the ground.

Following the warning shots, an angry protester confronted the police officers, holding up a baby and daring the officers to shoot.

Things quickly escalated as other protesters joined her, confronting the officers and daring them to shoot. In response, the police fired pepper spray, immediately followed by teargas canisters to disperse the protesters.

As of the time of filing this report, it is unclear whether the police have arrested the unidentified lady who confronted the officers with a baby.

 

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Anti-protesters attack According, Guardian, Sahara correspondents

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Anti-protesters attack According, Guardian, Sahara correspondents

Anti-protesters on Thursday attacked the According, Guardian, Sahara Asaba correspondents, Matthew Ochei, Monday Osayande, and a Pointer reporter Lucy respectively in Delta State.

The protest was peaceful around 10 am until the anti-protesters arrived at about 11:20 and started chasing the protesters away amidst security agencies.

The According correspondent alongside the other journalists was taking photos and interviewing the protesters when the anti-protesters smashed their gadgets and attacked them.

The policemen on the ground folded their hands and we’re watching them attacking us unchallenged.

It took the efforts of the military personnel to rescue the journalists and recover their phones.

The According reports that Nigerian police fired tear gas to break up several hundred protesters in Kano

The protesters had tried to light bonfires outside the state governor’s office and police responded with tear gas, forcing most of the demonstrators back.

Security forces later also fired tear gas to disperse crowds in Mararaba on the outskirts of the capital and in the centre.

Under the tag #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, the protest movement won support with an online campaign, but officials warned against the protest degenerating in violence.

Borno imposes 24-hour curfew after bomb attack rocks market

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Borno imposes 24-hour curfew after bomb attack rocks market

The Borno State Government has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state.

This is in response to the tragic detonation of an improvised explosive device in Kawori Market, Konduga area of Borno State on Wednesday night.

The explosion suspected to be carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and critical injuries to several others.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, disclosed this in a Thursday press release obtained by According Online.

Titled, “Imposition of Curfew,”, the statement noted that the bomb explosion prompted Governor Babagana Zulum, to consult with top security officials before implementing this measure.

According to the statement, the curfew aims to restore law and order and ensure public safety.

It read, “In view of the constitutional mandate of the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security and law enforcement agencies toward the preservation of law and order in the state. You are all aware of the incident that took place at Kawori which was the detonation of an improvised explosive devices ordinance device which led to the death of (16) persons while several others were critically injured and on admission across various Government hospitals in the state.

“In line with our constitutional mandate towards the restoration of law and order his Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umar Zulum in consultation with heads of security in the state, finds it’s expedient to declare 24hrs curfew in the state with immediate effect.

The PPRO urged residents to stay calm and adhere to the curfew. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

“I, therefore, wish to call upon the good people of Borno State to remain calm and law-abiding. Further developments will be communicated to you accordingly, please,” it concluded.

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Protesters shout down youth minister at Eagles Square

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Protesters shout down youth minister at Eagles Square

At Abuja’s Eagles Square, protesters shouted down the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, as he attempted to address them. Despite his efforts to speak, the crowd’s chants of “hunger dey” persisted, making it impossible for him to be heard.
Once he managed to calm the crowd, Olawande clarified his stance, stating that he was not there to end the protest. “I’m not here to fight you, I’m not here to ask you not to protest, it is your right. Like I said, I’ve been to over 100-500 protests,” he said.
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The minister also promised to discuss the police’s use of canisters against the protesters.
Protesters, however, remained firm in their decision not to move to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. They pointed out that a parallel protest held recently had proceeded without police interference.
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Otti bans payment for promotion examinations in Abia civil service

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Otti bans payment for promotion examinations in Abia civil service

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has abrogated the payment of promotion examination fees by public servants in the state, effective from the ongoing 2022–2023 promotion exercise.
The Abia State Head of Service, Mrs Ngozi Queen Obioma, who announced this in Umuahia during a meeting with top management staff of the Office of the Head of Service, maintained that the directive has come into effect.
Mrs Obioma also called on civil servants who are eligible for the 2022 and 2023 promotions, conversion and confirmation to proceed to the Office of the State Head of Service along with two passport-size photographs for registration from August 1 to 5, 2024. She explained that those eligible for the written examinations are civil servants from Grade 10 and above, as well as those going for conversion and confirmation.
The Abia State Head of Service warned that no civil servant should be subjected to any form of payment in this promotion exercise, as this would be flouting the governor’s directive. She enjoined permanent secretaries, heads of departments and agencies to ensure that the directive was fully complied with.
TVN learnt that the abrogation of the examination fees by the governor may not be unconnected with previous promotion exercises in the state’s civil service, which were allegedly riddled with complaints of financial demands from some persons and offices.
Otti bans payment for promotion examinations in Abia civil service

MTN network slows as nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest begins

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MTN network slows as nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest begins

MTN Nigeria’s network services experienced a slowdown on Thursday morning, coinciding with the commencement of nationwide protests against bad governance.

The disruption affected a substantial number of MTN’s subscribers, who expressed frustration and speculated about the cause of the slowdown on X (formerly Twitter).

MTN has not yet commented on the issue. However, the timing of the slowdown has raised speculation among users about a potential link to the government’s efforts to manage communication during the protests.

@Sunnyjoflife tweeted, “All of a sudden, MTN Network is not working properly on the 1st of August. These people know what they’re doing. #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria #EndBadGovernanceProtest.”

@Opeolu_waa also reported issues, saying, “Suddenly, MTN’s network is bad on the day of the planned protest; you people know what you’re doing.”

Other users, including @Oghenerie, @OkekeMakuo1851, and @Maxvayshia, shared similar experiences, with some speculating that the network issues might be related to the government’s efforts to manage communication during the protests.

@Tarifubara noted that they had used the MTN network earlier in the day without issues, suggesting that the problems might be targeted.

@MTNNG, the official Twitter handle of MTN Nigeria, was tagged in several of the tweets, with users calling for a swift resolution to the network issues.

On Sunday, human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa cautioned telecom companies against attempting to stifle the upcoming demonstration against economic hardship by limiting internet access for Nigerians.

Adegboruwa warned that any attempts to restrict internet connectivity would be perceived as an infringement on citizens’ rights to free speech and assembly.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure uninterrupted internet access during the #EndBadGovernance protest.

The protest is scheduled to continue until 10 August, as Nigerians demand action from the government to address the country’s economic woes.

The demonstration is a response to the escalating economic hardship faced by citizens, who are struggling with a high cost of living, widespread hunger, soaring unemployment rates, and limited access to quality education, among other pressing concerns.

Today’s Prayers for Hon. Chief Dr. Philip Agbese

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Today’s Prayers for Hon. Chief Dr. Philip Agbese

Today’s Prayers for Hon. Chief Dr. Philip Agbese

PROTEST: US embassy security alert highlights heightened tensions in Nigeria

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PROTEST: US embassy security alert highlights heightened tensions in Nigeria

The recent security alert issued by the US embassy to its citizens in Nigeria underscores the growing apprehension over potential civil unrest in the country.
The advisory, which urged Americans to avoid protests and crowds, is a stark reminder of the volatile political and socio-economic climate that has been simmering for some time.
While the embassy cited “potential nationwide protests” as the primary reason for the alert, the move can be interpreted as a broader assessment of the security situation.
The statement indicated that the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will operate with essential staff only, on Thursday, Aug. 1, and on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
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It further said that the consular sections of the embassy in Abuja and the consulate general in Lagos would offer reduced emergency services to American citizen only.
The embassy added that all visa appointments had been cancelled.
“Non-essential staff are advised to remain at home to avoid disruptions that could result from the potential nationwide protests that continue to be reported in the media.
“Media reports indicate that protesters are expected to gather at Eagle Square in Abuja from mid- to late-morning.
“In Lagos, protests may start as early as 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. and primary locations have been identified as Alausa Park, Freedom Park, and Peace Park.
“Additional possible protest sites in Lagos include Nahco Bus Stop (Airport Road), Marwa Bus Stop (Lekki-Epe Expressway), and Ikeja “Under the Bridge” (Intersection of Obafemi Awolowo and Allen Avenue),” the statement said.
Nigeria has been grappling with a myriad of challenges, including economic hardship, insecurity, and political polarization. These factors, coupled with the history of protests often turning violent, have contributed to a climate of uncertainty.
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> The embassy’s decision to operate with essential staff only on certain days highlights the perceived gravity of the situation. It is a clear signal to both Nigerians and the international community that the potential for disruptions is significant.
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