Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, August 8)
08 Aug
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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, August 8)

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Hello, and welcome to Wales Online's live blog for Thursday, August 8. We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We will also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area.10:19Ffion LewisBurglary in vape shop Officers in Haverfordwest are investigating a burglary that occurred at Vape Zone, Haverfordwest between 1am and 4am August 4th.It is believed two suspects have gained access to the store where they have stolen a large number of vapes.If you have any information that could...
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BREAKING: Soyinka Slams President Tinubu’s Address, Response to Protests
05 Aug
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BREAKING: Soyinka Slams President Tinubu’s Address, Response to Protests

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Politics tamfitronics Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address to Nigerians regarding the ongoing protests across the country.In a statement released on Sunday, Soyinka expressed his disappointment and concern over the government’s handling of the protests.Soyinka noted that the presidential address outlined the government’s remedial actions since inception but fell short in addressing the way the protest was managed.He condemned the use of live bullets and tear gas against peaceful protesters, describing it as a “retrogression” that takes the nation back to colonial-era acts of disdain.Soyinka said, “I set my alarm clock for this morning to ensure that I did not miss President Bola Tinubu’s impatiently awaited address to the nation on the current unrest across the nation. “His outline of government’s remedial action since inception, aimed at warding off...
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BREAKING: Tinubu Didn’t Address Our Demands – Youths Storm Streets, Continue Protests
05 Aug
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BREAKING: Tinubu Didn’t Address Our Demands – Youths Storm Streets, Continue Protests

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Politics tamfitronics Despite President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, youths have taken to the streets for the fourth consecutive day, pressing for improved economic conditions and good governance.The #EndBadGovernance protest began on Thursday and is scheduled to last for ten days.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that demonstrators have started converging at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, shortly after the President’s address to the nation on Sunday. They expressed dissatisfaction with the speech, stating that he failed to address their core demands.The protesters are calling for the restoration of petrol subsidy and measures to address food shortages, unemployment, and wasteful spending. They also demand a reduction in the President’s cabinet and cost of governance, as well as reforms of the electoral umpire INEC and anti-graft agency EFCC.President Tinubu, in his Sunday broadcast, urged the youths to suspend the protests...
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BREAKING: Security operatives open fire on protesters at Abuja stadium [VIDEO]
04 Aug
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BREAKING: Security operatives open fire on protesters at Abuja stadium [VIDEO]

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Politics tamfitronics Security operatives have forcibly dispersed protesters gathered in front of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday.The protesters who returned to the venue after initially shunning the exercise in the early hours of the day had assembled with flags and placards.But the policemen on ground at the stadium fired into air and released teargas to scare them away. Some of the protesters ran into their vehicles and fled.The action came after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, obtained a court order on Wednesday restricting the demonstrators to the stadium premises.Watch the video from The Cable below:The Nigerian police has fired live bullets at peaceful protesters in Abuja. It’s time for Nigerians to hit the streets in millions enough is enough. #EndBadGovernaceInNigeria pic.twitter.com/A3i7HwDuKu— Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) August 3,...
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