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
Of protest, defiance, and narratives – By Tony Eke …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Tony Eke An unusual feature of the build-up to the Hunger Protest which began last Thursday 1st August reflected the nature of the protest itself. At its wit’s end, the Federal Government not only dished out veiled threats to the protest … Read more
How Day 5 of nationwide protest panned out in Lagos …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Protesters in Lagos State returned to the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota for the fifth day after they were attacked by suspected hoodlums on Sunday while praying for the nation. Before the protesters began the event of the day, they observed a … Read more
How we uncovered plots to hijack nationwide protests – DSS …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Spokesman for the Department of States Services (DSS), Dr Peter Afunanya, said the intelligence and security agencies uncovered and exposed plans by subversive groups and vandals to hijack the nationwide protest. Afunanya said this during the monthly news conference organised by … Read more
Protest: Tailor sewing Russian flag for protesters arrested in Kano …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Kano based tailor accused of manufacturing flags resembling those of Russia for protesters in Kano has been apprehended, His arrest was made known by a social media user, @FS Yusuf, who shared images of the arrest. This development comes … Read more
Jos coalition suspends protest, gives reason …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The coalition that led the nationwide protest in Jos has suspended its street protests for two days to give room for dialogue with relevant stakeholders. The coalition spokesperson, Mr Enoch Vilret, who announced the suspension while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Jos, said that the … Read more
Hardship protest: Lawmakers’ salary cut and Kalu’s part-time legislative advocacy – By Ehichioya Ezomon …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> In an novel move that many Nigerians have hailed as in the right direction – even as they hold that it doesn’t go far enough – members of the House of Representatives have donated half of their … Read more
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Why there is no protest in your State …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CARTOON OF THE DAY: Why there is no protest in your State | TheNewsGuru … Read more