Tag: Protesters
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Majority of #EndBadGovernance protesters are ignorant almajiris: Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed that the majority of the #EndBadGovernance protesters in his state were unaware of the reasons behind the demonstration. In an interview with Channels TV on Thursday, Sule revealed that many of the protesters in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, were almajiri children, who lacked understanding of the nationwide…
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DSS denies conducting raid on NLC headquarters in Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted claims of conducting a raid on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja. Spokesperson Peter Afunaya addressed the matter in a brief statement on the DSS media WhatsApp handle. In response to journalists’ inquiries about the alleged raid on the NLC office in Abuja, Afunaya clarified:…
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#EndBadGovernance Protesters storm Wike’s residence in Rivers
A large group of #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters reportedly gathered at the residence of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday. The protesters gathered at Wike’s home to voice their dissatisfaction with the state of the nation, particularly the economic hardship caused by rising inflation and the increased cost of living. In a…
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Majority of Protesters with Russian Flags Are from Niger Republic, Says Prof. Akinterinwa
Former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has asserted that those carrying Russian flags during the nationwide hardship protests in Kano are predominantly from Niger Republic. According to him, these individuals are using the Russian flag to show their dissatisfaction with the Nigerian government and the Economic Community…
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Police in Kano Shooting and Threatening Protesters with Death, Says Bulama Bukarti
Bulama Bukarti, a security analyst, has accused the Nigeria Police Force of shooting #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kano and issuing death threats to them. He urged the police to acknowledge the killings of protesters in the state. During an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Bukarti stressed the importance of investigating the incidents and holding the…
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Protesters obstruct east-west road in Rivers as national demonstrations continue into day 6
Protesters in Rivers have obstructed the Eleme-Onne section of the east-west road as part of the #EndBadGovernance campaign. Since August 1, Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest against poor governance, in what has been dubbed ’10 Days of Rage.’ The demonstrators are calling for a streamlined government, the reinstatement of the petrol subsidy…
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‘Tinubu Out Of Touch With Reality’ – Protesters
During President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide broadcast, many #EndBadGovernance protesters expressed disappointment with his statements. They criticized the president for suggesting that failed politicians were behind the protests, arguing that this showed his disconnect from the reality on the ground. Speaking to journalists, some protest organizers accused the president of justifying state violence against protesters…
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Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters and Journalists in Abuja
A full-scale melee has erupted during the ongoing protest in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) This occurred after security forces at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja fired live rounds at protesters and journalists. The security operatives, attempting to disperse the crowd, targeted both protesters and journalists, causing them to flee for safety. A…
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Kaduna Police Detain 25 Individuals Amidst Violent Protests
The Kaduna State Police Command detained 25 protesters following the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest on Thursday. Initially peaceful at the NEPA roundabout, the protests escalated into violence as demonstrators tried to enter the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House. Government property, including the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency office on Sokoto Road, was damaged, with part of…
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PRP Urges Tinubu to Heed Protesters and Cut Wasteful Spending
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to respond to protesters’ demands by reducing government expenses and eliminating wasteful spending. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Falalu Bello, the National Chairman of the PRP, affirmed the right of citizens to protest and exercise their fundamental freedoms. He urged…