Tag: nationwide protests
Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
A decision on Monday by Mozambique’s top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the election has sparked fresh nationwide…
Onanuga tackles Atiku over warning to security agencies
“As a supporter and enabler of the destructive ‘protests,’ Alhaji Atiku certainly wants the sinister protest to continue in spite…
‘They want to drive a wedge between me and Tinubu,’ Yahaya Bello cries out
"We will take all necessary legal actions to get Ude to answer for his crimes. For the records, even in…
Protests: Police nab 82 more suspects in Jigawa
The spokesperson further said that some suspects were alleged to have forcefully entered the guest and farm house of one…
Hunger protests: Dataphyte Foundation chides Nigeria government over internet disruptions
The Dataphyte Foundation has issued a critical call for responsible governance, emphasizing the protection of digital rights and freedom of…
Speaker Abbas to protesters: I’ve delivered your message to Tinubu
Abbas said this was after after his engagement with the youths at a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Abuja,…
Protests: What we are doing to revive Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu
The president said productivity is gradually increasing in the non-oil sector, reaching new levels and taking advantage of the opportunities…
Protests: We won’t allow people with clear political agenda tear Nigeria apart – Tinubu
According to the president, the nation’s democracy progressed when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian were respected and protected, urging…
Protesters hit streets in Osun amid tight security
The Osun State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Umar Abba had stated that security arrangements had been placed to ensure no…
SGF, Ministers to Nigerians: Shun protest, give Tinubu’s reforms time to yield fruits
The SGF and the Ministers - Wale Edun (Finance), Atiku Bagudu (Budget and Planning), Dele Alake (Solid Minerals Development) and…
We’ve uncovered plot to cause mayhem in Rivers during protest – Fubara
Fubara, according to the statement, told people at the forum that public and clandestine activities of the self-styled detractors over…
Protest: Asari Dokubo warns organisers to stay off Niger Delta
Niger Delta freedom fighter, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has issued a stern warning to organizers of the planned nationwide protest against hardship…
Oby Ezekwesili accuses government of spreading fear among Nigerians
Oby Ezekwesili said the protest is a valid way of Nigerians expressing their grievances over their situation.
‘Shelve your plan for protest in Nigeria’s interest’, Speaker Abbas appeals to youths
Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is…
Court restricts protests in Lagos to two parks
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Lagos Government on Tuesday succeeded in getting a court order restricting the nationwide protest billed to…
APC chieftain asks DSS to reveal sponsors of planned protests
By Chioma Ugboma A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayoola Lawal, has urged the Department of State…
Why we’ll not join nationwide protest – Kwara NLC
NLC however regretted the state of the Nigerian economy. It therefore called on the government to enter into dialogue with…
Protest: UK, U.S. Canada issue security alerts to citizens in Nigeria
In its advisory, the UK High Commission alerted citizens in Nigeria that protests could occur between July 29 and August…
Wike intensifies campaign against protest in Abuja, mobilises youths, others
By Philip Yatai Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Sunday take his…
Amid claim of infiltration by foreign mercenaries, Egbetokun lists conditions for protests
In addition, the IGP urged all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law and adhere to global best…
Ezekwesili advises government on how to respond to planned protests
For one, Ezekwesili urged the government to ensure that the protesters are protected and supported by the police and related…
Kogi govt to citizens: Shun violent protests, Tinubu means well
Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, who stated this in a statement on Sunday, noted that both the…
Why we’ll not join nationwide protest against Tinubu- Northern students
“The planned protest organisers are unnamed and actually the aim of the protest is also unknown to us, and we…
Protests: Police engage labour leaders in Kogi
The meeting was aimed at appealing to the Labour Union to conduct themselves within the law to prevent hoodlums from…
Fuel price increase: No going back on January 27 nationwide protest – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday said there is no going back on the January 27 nationwide protest against…
Indian opposition calls nationwide protests over fuel prices
India’s opposition will launch nationwide strikes and protests next week over record-high fuel prices, looking to tap rising public anger…
US Elections: Fresh protests erupt in several US cities
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in several US cities for a second night of nationwide protests on Thursday…
Fuel Subsidy Killing: Lawmaker Mourns Slain Ademola
Following the removal of the subsidy on petrol by the Federal Government which led to the nationwide protests and the…
Occupy Nigeria Rally Day 5: Protests Continue Monday If FG, Labour Talks Fail
The nationwide protests against the fuel price hike announced by the Federal Government on 1 January will continue on Monday…