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‘You’re a political thug, not an activist’, Netizens tell Igboho for kicking against #EndBadGovernance protest

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‘You’re a political thug, not an activist’, Netizens tell Igboho for kicking against #EndBadGovernance protest

Social media users have labelled Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, as a sellout political thug after he kicked against the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest planned for August 1st across the country over the hardship and hunger in Nigeria.
Igboho, in a statement issued late Monday night, had reportedly declared that he is not in support of the protests as they were meant to rubbish President Bola Tinubu’s government.
The message read:
“I, Chief Sunday Igboho, am issuing this press release in response to the planned protests by some unknown & faceless individuals, who are working to disintegrate the country.
’Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assumed office on May 29, 2023, he has implemented revolutionary policies, which his predecessors lacked the political will to pursue. These bold steps have, unsurprisingly, unsettled those who believe it is their birth right to rule Nigeria.
“The Yoruba Nation Movement and I firmly declare that we will not participate in any protest aimed at using the Southwest as a battleground for political upheaval.
“We stand resolute in our belief that the Yoruba Nation will not be a launchpad for disintegrating Nigeria. We recognize that economic hardship is a global phenomenon, not unique to Nigeria.”
However, many X.com users have tongue lashed him for allegedly going against the masses he claimed to fight for while lending support for the government.
READ ALSO:Renewed tension as Sunday Igboho gives Fulani herders ultimatum to vacate South-West forests
Read some of the comments below:
“Sunday Igboho is not a freedom fighter but a political thug.”

Sunday Igboho is not a freedom fighter but a political thug pic.twitter.com/1mxIk1Pjbm
— Ndubisi Nkumeh (@NKUMEH) July 30, 2024

“What do you expect? Igboho has been a tool for the YORUBAS from day one. Sunday Igboho has never been a freedom fighter. I just pity those who died following him. He has filled his purse with evil money given to him by politicians.”

What do you expect? Igboho has been a tools for the YORUBAS from day one. Sunday Igboho has never been a freedom fighter. I just pity those who died following him .He has filled his purse with evils money given to him by politicians.
— Philip Humble (@PhilipHumb49470) July 30, 2024

“Sunday Igboho has become a puppet to Bola Tinubu since his release. Yoruba Nation saying No To Protest is inconsequential. There is nothing the Federal Government can do to stop the peaceful #EndBadGovernanceProtest.
“I repeat, as from 1st of August, 2024 we will begin to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria and #WeAreNotGoingBack”

Sunday Igboho has become a puppet to Bola Tinubu since his release. Yoruba Nation saying No To Protest is inconsequential. There is nothing the Federal Government can do to stop the peaceful #EndBadGovernanceProtest.
I repeat, as from 1st of August, 2024 we will begin to… pic.twitter.com/wq9dz1aIiN
— ÓLÀdeyforyou (@trendwithola) July 30, 2024

“He suddenly shelved his Yoruba nation ambition as soon as Akanbi became the president, thing were not this bæd under Buhari b4 he was walking all the street with his otumopo vest chanting Yoruba nation, I guess MNK wouldn’t have done same if Obi was declared the president

He suddenly shelved his Yoruba nation ambition as soon as Akanbi became the president, thing were not this bæd under Buhari b4 he was walking all the street with his otumopo vest chanting Yoruba nation, I guess MNK wouldn't have done same if Obi was declared the president
— Avocado (@Shile_matrix) July 30, 2024

“Everywhere people are facing challenges” Igboho says as he urges Yorubas not to join protest over hardship #EndBadGovernanceProtest.”

"Everywhere people are facing challenges" Igboho says as he urges Yorubas not to join protest over hardship
The Federal Government Sunday Igboho Northerners Mercy #EndBadGovernanceProtest pic.twitter.com/7yN4mmoioj
— Box Naija (@BoxNaijaTV) July 30, 2024

“Here’s Sunday Igboho men protesting. I laugh in Yoruba.
#EndBadGovernance”

Here's Sunday Igboho men protesting. I laugh in Yoruba. #EndBadGovernance pic.twitter.com/LggNgyjAEU
— Tony Ajah (@tonyajah) July 30, 2024

“Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has kicked against the nationwide protests planned for August 1 over the hardship in the country.
“Hope is very clear to you now, while Sunday Igboho moves against nationwide protest.”

Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has kicked against the nationwide protests planned for August 1 over the hardship in the country.
Hope is very clear to you now, while Sunday Igboho moves against Nationwide Protest? pic.twitter.com/MxEtJHNRFG
— MAZI EMEKA BRUNO (@EMEKABRUNO1) July 30, 2024

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Tinubu orders TETFund to construct 72 modern hostels by 2025

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Tinubu orders TETFund to construct 72 modern hostels by 2025

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to increase the number of modern hostels in tertiary institutions from 36 to 72 by the year 2025.

The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students.

According to a statement released by the Fund on Tuesday, the president’s directive to the fund followed his plans to ensure industrial harmony in tertiary institutions.

The statement which was signed by the Director, Public Affairs of TETFund, AbdulMumin Oniyangi, noted that Echono also asked students to ensure that public properties on campuses are not destroyed during the planned nationwide protests.

Echono, who stressed the need to ensure a stable academic calendar, said when the President “was told about frequent disruptions in the academic calendar, the president gave specific instructions to the minister that one of your first expectations is for us to have harmony in the sector, so we can have a predictable academic calendar that our students will go to school and know when they will graduate and ensure that that is kept.

“We are also pleased that this same president gave a charge to us at TETFund that we must do everything possible to improve the learning experience of our students, the quality of education we are getting, and improve your welfare on campus.”

Echono disclosed that the fund has commenced the construction of 36 modern hostel facilities in tertiary institutions in 2024 and has been given the directive by the president to increase them to 72 in 2025.

“This year we are doing about 36 of them and are at various stages; many of them have fulfilled the procurement circle. Others are being done through PPP. I was there to launch the one in Akwa Ibom and I have been informed that three others are ready to commence.

“But the good news is that Mr President has directed that we intensify this. So instead of doing 36, next year we’ll be doing 72,” he said.

He also noted that after raising the issue of campus transportation with the president, he directed the fund to work with relevant agencies to convert existing buses to CNG and provide mass transit buses for students on campus as part of TETFund’s intervention for next year.

On the issue of power on campuses, Echono lamented that some universities were charged between N300 million to N400 million as electricity bills in one month, wondering how the institutions can cope if there is no urgent intervention.

He  disclosed that TETFund has commenced conversations and held a meeting with people from the Ministry of Power to find a way to address the issue of power supply in tertiary schools.

“It’s going to be one of the major issues we are going to look at when we call our major stakeholders meeting of all heads of schools. We have to put our heads together to see how we need to have alternative power sources that will reduce the burden.

“As I speak, some universities are getting N300 million, N400 million bill for electricity in one month. How can they cope? Some are even rationing; they have light for only four hours a day,” he said.

He further revealed that the president has also directed the immediate payment of four months salary arrears owed Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU.

Politically release Nnamdi Kanu – Igbo World Congress tells Tinubu

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Politically release Nnamdi Kanu – Igbo World Congress tells Tinubu

The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has urged President Bola Tinubu to politically release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
WIC said history would document Tinubu’s decision to release the IPOB leader who has been incarcerated since June 2021.
In a statement by its Chairman, Festus Okere and Secretary-General, Chris Ogara; WIC also acknowledged the recent, significant meeting of the Southeast governors, with
distinguished personalities, including the Obi of Onitsha, over Kanu’s continued detention.
The statement reads: “Among their unanimous decisions made public is their resolve to meet President
Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering release of our kinsman, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, which is justifiably
overdue.
“World Igbo Congress is itching to hear the outcome of their agreed meeting. Time is the soul of the world. A prolonged inaction destroys peoples’ hope. Let actions speak louder than voice.
“WIC stands firmly with our governors in this overly concerned matter. We also recognize and salute all persons who have continued, in numerous documented occasions, to support the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“WIC, again, urges President Tinubu to politically release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. History remains a true account of the past.”
Politically release Nnamdi Kanu – Igbo World Congress tells Tinubu

MTN shuts down offices nationwide over SIM blocking outrage

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MTN shuts down offices nationwide over SIM blocking outrage

Telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria.

This was coming on the heels of an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday.

In a viral video on social media Monday, a mob is seen destroying a barricade fence just outside the MTN office.

The clip showed a large crowd of angry subscribers vandalising the telecommunications company’s office in the FESTAC Town area of Lagos State in response to the network blocking subscribers due to a mismatch in their National Identification Number and SIM registration.

However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a response to the circulated video on X.com stated that the DPO of FESTAC and his men had successfully restored normalcy and peace at the scene.

“This should not be the way to go!

Reacting on Tuesday, MTN said it would be shutting its shops nationwide today.

“Yello customer, please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July 2024,” the statement sighted on X read.

Details later…

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European stock markets show mixed performance at opening

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European stock markets show mixed performance at opening

Europe’s main stock markets diverged at the start of trading Tuesday, with London down and eurozone indices higher.

The FTSE 100 index dropped 0.2 per cent to 8,279.32 points, while the Paris CAC 40 rose 0.3 per cent to 7,466.46 as data showed the French economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter.

Frankfurt’s DAX index won 0.3 per cent to 18,374.89 points.

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Cult killings: Three more gunned down in Awka, police keep mum

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Cult killings: Three more gunned down in Awka, police keep mum

Three persons were shot dead at different places within Awka, the Anambra State capital on Monday.
This is coming after the shooting at Ifite, which left an unidentified Kogi State indigene, who was said to be a tricycle operator dead.
Monday’s shooting happened in diverse places within Awka, and according to sources, about three persons lost their lives in the incidents.
A journalist, who pleaded not to be named, who notified TVN of the shooting around her area in Ukwuorji, said the incident happened at about 5pm.
“The victim is a private security operative living around our area. He hails from Abagana and was living with his elder sister until his death today (Monday).”
Another source said there were also shootings at St. Faith Cathedral area, close to the popular Eke Awka Market and Amawbia area.
The source said: “That of Amawbia saw the death of a young boy who makes and sells shawarma close to Eke Amawbia market.
“Eye witnesses said four bullets were pumped into his head, while residents scampered for safety.
“The scene of the incident is a pole away from the State CID and the Police Command Headquarters in Anambra State, but the gunmen leisurely drove away without any challenge.
“People are wondering what kind of policing we are receiving in Anambra State. No matter what happened, so long as it is not on their facility, they just keep quiet.”
Meanwhile, the state police command has maintained sealed lips in the face of the killings.
When TVN reached out to the state police command on WhatsApp, seeking reaction to the incidents, the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, did not reply.
There have been various incidences of killings in Awka, which have been attributed to cultism.
The member representing Awka 1 state constituency, Hon Nigeria Henry Mbachu had in the face of the challenge held a security summit in June, bringing together various stakeholders to seek a way out of the killings, but it has persisted.
Analysts say no week passes in Awka without cult clashes, leading to killings.
Cult killings: Three more gunned down in Awka, police keep mum

Police uncover 17 skulls in Ugandan shrine

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Police uncover 17 skulls in Ugandan shrine

Seventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the centre of Uganda, police told AFP on Tuesday.

Children foraging for firewood outside Kabanga village near Mpigi town, about 40 kilometres (24 miles) west of the capital Kampala, made the grisly discovery on Monday, according to local media.

Police said residents told officers there were metallic boxes containing what appeared to be skulls buried in a shrine.

“We swiftly moved in and dug up the place, and so far we have recovered 17 human skulls,” regional police spokesman Majid Karim told AFP.

“We are conducting more excavations to ensure there are no more skulls other than what we have so far recovered,” he said.

He added that the remains were being examined to determine their age and sex, as well as when they may have been buried.

He urged the public to remain calm, saying some residents had been left in shock.

Officers will “investigate the matter to establish the circumstances surrounding the recovery of these skulls and who could be behind this act”, Karim said.

It is not clear how the skulls ended up at the site.

Local media reported residents as saying that people had previously gathered at the location to worship.

Police said the suspected owner of the site is on the run, having been linked to a separate case involving the murder of a prominent traditional Baganda leader, entrepreneur Daniel Bbosa.

The killing in Kampala was reportedly carried out by hired gunmen as Bbosa returned home from work in February this year.

Mpigi district, although densely populated, remains semi-rural, with agriculture dominating local trade.

Coffee and bananas are the major cash crops and staple foods, and there is a major road linking the villages to Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania.

AFP

European stock markets show mixed performance at opening

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European stock markets show mixed performance at opening

Europe’s main stock markets diverged at the start of trading Tuesday, with London down and eurozone indices higher.

The FTSE 100 index dropped 0.2 per cent to 8,279.32 points, while the Paris CAC 40 rose 0.3 per cent to 7,466.46 as data showed the French economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter.

Frankfurt’s DAX index won 0.3 per cent to 18,374.89 points.

AFP

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Citizens blast ex-Ekiti Gov, Fayose, for saying northerners many wives, kids is cause of Nigeria’s problems

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Citizens blast ex-Ekiti Gov, Fayose, for saying northerners many wives, kids is cause of Nigeria’s problems

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has come in for serious backlash after he said that the failure of then federal government to develop Nigeria was because northerners were marrying multiple wives and having many children indiscriminately thereby constituting a huge problem for Nigeria and a burden on the government.
Fayose who made the comments during an interview on Channels TV on Monday night, said there was no reason for Nigerians to embark on a protest as the hunger in the country did not start under Tinubu but as a result of the huge population from the north.
When asked what he thought the government could do to alleviate the sufferings of millions of Nigerians under Tinubu’s watch as Nigerians prepare for the #EndBadGovernance protests on August1st, Fayose said:
“The reason why it is difficult for Tinubu to develop Nigeria is because Northerners are giving birth to children they can’t cater for.”
He went on to recount a personal experience on how he came to know about indiscriminate marriage and childbearing in Northern Nigeria.
“Let me say this. I went to one state in the North. I don’t want to mention the name of the state. I was there for three days. During my stay, I became familiar with people around the government house where I stayed.
“I sat outside and started speaking with one or two people. I asked the gateman how long he had been in government work. He said he had spent 26 years. I asked how much his salary was. He said it was small, N34,000. I asked how many children he had. He said 16. I asked how many wives he had. He said four.”
“My brother, the problem is inside… For God’s sake, if somebody is earning N34,000, what can the government do with 17 children? We don’t want to be unrealistic.
“Another person said he has eight children and three wives, with one of his wives still expecting.
“A lot has to be done with our people too. Because when you have children and you go into government, a government that is struggling to survive, it is difficult when you are asking me what I would say to them. What do I say to a man who has 17 children and four wives?”
The former governor’s comments however, elicited outrage on social media with many users faulting his statements which they believe is an indictment on a section of the country.
READ ALSO:NULGE replies Fayose, says it’s not surprised since he ran LGAs like personal business
Others feel such comments should not have come from him at a time Nigerians are grappling with hardship, high cost of living and hunger due to the policies of the government.
Read some of the comments below:
“This is the video of Fayose insulting Northerners, that they give birth to, too many children and they marry too many wives, making it difficult for the Tinubu administration

“Tinubu government is now blaming northerners for over populating the country, our sheiks and Malam that paraded in his house last week to address protests issues I hope u people hear this.”

Tinubu government is now blaming northerners for over populating the country, our sheiks and Malam that paraded in his house last week to address protests issues I hope u people hear this
— First child of Northern Nigeria (@gwaniforlife) July 30, 2024

“Ayo Fayose is supporting Tinubu government and blaming Northern Nigerians for having many children on Chanels TV. Southwest Tinubu supporters are despicable. They blame others for the problems of Nigeria except Tinubu. Tribal bigots.”

Ayo Fayose is supporting Tinubu government and blaming Northern Nigerians for having many children on Chanels TV. Southwest Tinubu supporters are despicable. They blame others for the problems of Nigeria except Tinubu. Tribal bigots.
— Shehu Gazali Sadiq (@Shehusky) July 29, 2024

“After blaming:
– Buhari
– Binance
– Emefiele
Tinubu boys are now blaming northerners population for Tinubu’s failures. Fayose just insulted the entire northern Nigeria’s people, in the name of defending Tinubu’s colossal failure!”

After blaming:– Buhari– Binance– EmefieleTinubu boys are now blaming northerners population for Tinubu's failures. Fayose just insulted the entire northern Nigeria's people, in the name of defending Tinubu's colossal failure!
— Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar (@jrnaib2) July 29, 2024

“Does Nigeria have more population than China and America? The problem is not overpopulation but inability of government to manage the population and gain from it. Same numbers are used in budgeting where. OST of the funds are stolen by the ruling class. Stop stealing government funds and use it to the benefit of the people!!!
“I cannot believe we once had this dude as a governor in my state. 8yrs this bloke was ruling Ekiti and with this kind of mindset and idea I feel the state must have wasted 8yrs.
We dont elect the best of us in Nigeria.
He probably lived off the state for 8yrs and beyond.”

I cannot believe we once had this dude as a governor in my state. 8yrs this bloke was ruling Ekiti and with this kind of mindset and idea I feel the state must have wasted 8yrs.We dont elect the best of us in Nigeria. He probably lived off the state for 8yrs and beyond.
— Yinka (@YinkuzJ) July 29, 2024

“This is insensitive and I hope my Northern people are taking note of the denigrating remarks they are receiving from southern leaders. The situation today cut across the country but Fayose chose northern population to blame for it.”

This is insensitive and I hope my Northern people are taking note of the denigrating remarks they are receiving from southern leaders. The situation today cut across the country but Fayose chose northern population to blame for it.
— Omiachi J (@krativity) July 29, 2024

“So it’s the plenty wife and children they have in the north that make Tinubu purchase 150 billion naira jet or 6 billion yachts or 22 billion house for vp and rather our Oil they take to Malta only to self for us at higher prices? Una dey craze.
These old thieves are d problem.”

So it’s the plenty wife and children they have in the north that make Tinubu purchase 150 billion naira jet or 6 billion yachts or 22 billion house for vp and rather our Oil they take to Malta only to self for us at higher prices?Una dey craze. These old thieves are d problem
— Ovuemax (@Ovuemax) July 29, 2024

“I can’t believe this is coming from Fayose. It is very stupid and irresponsible statement. He needs to apologize.”

"The reason why it is difficult for Tinubu to develop Nigeria is because Northerners are giving birth to children they can’t cater for." – Ayodele Fayose
I can't believe this is coming from Fayose. It is very stupid and irresponsible statement. He needs to apologize. pic.twitter.com/5BCJdiMASw
— Sarki. (@Waspapping_) July 30, 2024

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EU slams Bangladesh over ‘use of excessive force’ against protesters

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EU slams Bangladesh over ‘use of excessive force’ against protesters

European Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell on Tuesday condemned the “use of excessive” force against protesters in Bangladesh after days of violence that killed at least 206 people, according to an AFP count.

The violence erupted after student rallies against civil service job quotas this month and the death toll based on police and hospital data includes several police officers.

Critics have said the quota is used to stack public jobs with loyalists of the ruling Awami League party.

Borrell expressed his deep concern over the deaths of officers as well as the “torture, mass arrests and damage to property that have taken place”.

He called for an investigation and for those responsible to be brought to justice.

“There must be full accountability for the numerous instances of use of excessive and lethal force by the law enforcement authorities against protesters and others,” he said in a statement.

“We will follow closely the actions of the authorities in the context of this crisis and, with the fundamentals of EU-Bangladesh relations in mind, expect all human rights to be fully respected,” he added.

The clashes were some of the worst of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year tenure but her government has since largely restored order with mass arrests, troop deployments and a nationwide internet shutdown that was rescinded on Sunday.

AFP.

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