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August 1: Anyone kicking against protest is your enemy – Workers tell Nigerians
The All Workers Convergence (AWC) has strongly affirmed its support for the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1st, denouncing anyone who opposes it as an “enemy of the people.” Here are the key points from their statement:
- Support for Protest: AWC considers the protest against bad governance, hunger, and insecurity as a legitimate right of the people. They argue that given the current challenges Nigerians face, such protests are necessary.
- Criticism of Opponents: The group categorically states that anyone who opposes the planned protest is viewed as an enemy of the people. They emphasize that in a situation like Nigeria’s, participating in protests becomes a collective duty, and it is considered antisocial not to participate.
- Reasons for Protest: AWC highlights the pervasive hardship and bad governance in Nigeria as reasons why the protest is necessary. They describe it as a revolt against hunger and a rebellion against hardship, asserting that the people have lost hope in the current system.
- Call for Action: The statement calls for unity among organizers of the protest and asserts that they will proceed with the planned protest without hesitation. They see protest as a fundamental human right and a duty of all citizens to bring about change.
- Specific Criticism: AWC criticizes the governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that it has brought untold hardship to Nigerians and suggesting that governance has collapsed under his leadership.
- Emphasis on Rights: The group stresses that protest is not a crime but a lawful act, and they express solidarity with Nigerians who are mobilizing for the protest.
In essence, the AWC’s statement underscores their firm stance in support of the upcoming protest, portraying it as a crucial step towards addressing the profound challenges facing Nigeria, particularly under the Tinubu administration as they perceive it. They frame the protest as a movement to emancipate Nigeria from corruption, bad governance, and exploitation.
Hundreds of students were hospitalised on Wednesday morning after fresh gaseous emissions hit parts of Ogun State, including Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo and Ago-Iwoye.
The incident affected pupils at Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende, Ijebu-Ode, and Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School. Several schools in Ago-Iwoye suspended academic activities and sent students home as a precaution.
Kehinde Bello, General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), visited the affected areas and linked the emissions to underground gas previously recorded in Ijebu-Ode since April 2026. He said the situation was under control and attributed the releases to natural geological and tectonic fault lines, ruling out sabotage or a gas pipeline leak.
Bello assured residents that the state government was working on a lasting solution. He advised anyone exposed to the odour to cover their noses and mouths with wet handkerchiefs.
The recurring emissions have renewed concerns about the safety of students and residents in the affected communities.
Former Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan is dead. He passed away on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, after a period of illness.
A family statement announced his death, describing it as a devastating loss. Uduaghan, a medical doctor, served as Delta State Commissioner for Health (1999–2003) and Secretary to the State Government (2003–2007) before becoming governor from 2007 to 2015. He was known for contributions to infrastructure and human capital development in the state.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sadness over the passing. In a condolence message, he described Uduaghan as a detribalised leader whose service left a lasting mark on Delta State.
Oborevwori extended heartfelt condolences to Uduaghan’s wife, Roli, his children, the Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation, and the people of Delta State, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
An angry mob has set a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus on fire after it reportedly crushed a commercial motorcyclist to death at Ogolonto Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026. Eyewitness accounts and social media reports indicate that the motorcyclist was riding alone along the restricted BRT lane when the collision happened. He died at the scene.
Enraged residents and youths then attacked the bus driver and set the vehicle ablaze. Police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), who were nearby, intervened promptly and rescued the driver unharmed.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist and the exact circumstances of the crash had not been officially confirmed at the time of filing this report. It was also unclear whether any arrests had been made in connection with the burning of the bus.
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