Protests: lssues around the issues – By Magnus Onyibe …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Five years ago, on October 11, when Nigeria celebrated its 59th anniversary, I wrote a piece titled “The Call for a National War on Poverty,” which was published in Thisday newspaper and several other traditional and online news platforms. Advertisement The motivation … Read more
Protest: Emir Sanusi condemns destruction of property in Kano …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sunusi II, on Wednesday condemned the destruction of property at the Kano State Printing Press by hoodlums during the nationwide protests in the state. Advertisement Sunusi stated this shortly after an inspection of the affected sites … Read more
Protest: NHRC seeks thorough investigation into alleged killing of 16-year-old by soldier …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for thorough investigation into the killing of a 16-year- old boy, Isma’il Muhammad in Zaria during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. The commission expressed deep concerns over the killing, during the 24-hour curfew … Read more
We’re hungry, end protests, street beggars in Kano beg …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organisers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. Baba Haliru, a 70-year-old beggar from Rigiyar Zaki, told NAN that survival has become extremely challenging due to … Read more
BREAKING: Armed Security Men Invade Nigeria Labour Congress Headquarters Over Protest …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Armed security men have invaded Nigeria Labour Congress Headquarters amid ongoing protest. Newsone Nigeria reports that armed security men suspected to be from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday evening, August 7, 2024, in … Read more
Soldier Who Gunned Down 16-year-old EndBadGovernance Protester in Kaduna Arrested …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The soldier who gunned down a 16-year-old EndBadGovernance Protester in Kaduna has been arrested. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of its personnel who gunned down a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed during the ongoing EndBadGovernance protest in Kaduna … Read more
Protests have devolved into criminal activities in Rivers – Police warn …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Police in Rivers on Wednesday warned that criminal elements have hijacked the #EndBadGovenance protest in the state and targeting motorists and businesses. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Port Harcourt. Advertisement She expressed concern … Read more
Police arrest more protesters in Jigawa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Police Command in Jigawa said it has arrested 82 additional suspects of looting and vandalising public property during the nationwide protests in the state. The command’s spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu, said in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse that the suspects were arrested on … Read more
Protest: We are after only enemies of state – CDS Musa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military and security agencies are after those behind the call for undemocratic change of government. Musa said this on Tuesday during a combined news conference by the … Read more
Viral video: Police deny armoured vehicle hijacked …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Police Command in Kaduna State has debunked the rumour that its Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was hijacked by protesters in the State. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, debunked the rumour in a statement issued in Kaduna. Hassan stated: “The … Read more