We won’t tolerate coup calls, hoisting foreign flags, Tinubu, security chiefs tell protesters Russia takes stand on use of its flag by Nigerian protesters National grid collapses again The Nigerian government will not tolerate calls for coups and the hoisting of foreign flags by some protesters, defence chief Christopher Musa said after a meeting between security chiefs and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. We are warning in clear terms and the president has also said we should convey this, that we will not accept anybody, any individual flying any foreign flag in Nigeria,” the army general said. “That is a treasonable offence, and it will be viewed and treated as such. On the calls for a coup, Mr Musa said, “Nigeria is a sovereign nation. Nigeria is a democratic nation. All security agencies are here to defend democracy and ensure that democracy continues to strive.” We will not accept anyone pushing or taking any action, seemingly or for whatever reason, to want to push for any change of government.” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/721384-we-wont-tolerate-coup-calls-hoisting-foreign-flags-tinubu-security-chiefs-tell-protesters.html The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement with a group of protesters in northern Nigeria who were seen waving Russian flags. the Embassy, in a statement, said that Russia does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, including Nigeria. It said the actions of the protesters do not reflect any official Russian government policy or position. We respect Nigerian democracy and believe that peaceful demonstrations in conformity with the Nigerian law are a manifestation of democracy. However, should these events lead to any disruptions or acts of violence we strictly condemn them.” Source daily post. https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/05/russia-takes-stand-on-use-of-its-flag-by-nigerian-protesters/ The national electricity grid collapsed again on Monday, plunging some parts of the country into darkness. An official of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said it was a partial collapse, but it is being restored gradually. It was observed that total generation on the grid dropped to zero as of 1:33 pm on Monday. It could be recalled this is the fifth collapse in 2024.. Source Punch newspaper. https://punchng.com/national-grid-collapses-again-3/?amp #nigeriantiktok #nigerianewstoday - @kokorokooooooo