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‘Hungry dey’: Port-Harcourt boils as protesters confront police
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Protesters in Portharcourt have stormed the Federal Secretariat, Aba express way to register their grievances to the government.
On Thursday a good number of youths gathered at the Government House, Port Harcourt to listen to what the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara had to say about the ongoing protest.
There was outrage when the governor promised to give them “small thing” to assuage their thirst.
Governor Fubara who addressed the protesters at exactly 12:01pm said he was aware of the pains of Nigerians and that he would convert the message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“You are here because you want a better Nigeria. I am one of you. I see your pains. I will convert your message to the President”, he said.
However, some irate youths felt insulted by the Governor’s monetary gift with some asking rhetorically, “how much can you us. We want food Governance and not money. Keep your money”, they chanted.
However, today, August 2, the protesters of #Endbadgovernance stormed Federal Secretariat, Aba express way and confronted police officers stationed to protect them.
They were heard chanting ‘hungry dey, hungry dey, hungry dey’, while approaching police officers on duty.
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JUST IN: Tinubu Heading For France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a state visit to France.
According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Emmanuel Macron invited his Nigerian counterpart to the European country.
Onanuga said the three-day visit will focus “on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation among others”.
“President Tinubu who will be traveling with the First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will be received on Thursday at the 350-year-old French military museum, Les Invalides and Palais de l’Élysée, by Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, for initial ceremonies that will dovetail into bilateral meetings.”
“During the visit, President Tinubu and President Macron will harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication. They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.
“Brigitte and Nigeria’s First Lady will discuss the latter’s passion for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope Initiative,” the statement read.
Tinubu and his wife who will be hosted to a state dinner by the French leader before their departure, will be accompanied by top government officials.
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