Tag: protest
2027: Nigerian women push lawmakers to pass special seats bill
Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female representation in parliament in Africa. Since democracy returned in 1999, women’s…
Ronaldo vs Al-Nassr: Fans support star, club stands Its ground
This contrasts with Al-Nassr fans, who have shown support for the 41-year-old, including protests during Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al-Ittihad.
Group plotting protest over tax laws in disarray over ₦300m bribery allegation
Abdullahi said the initial support for the planned protest was out of concern for Nigerians grappling with economic hardship with…
Trump’s genocide claim sparks street protest in Kano
Demonstrators reiterated their stance that the country’s challenges should be handled internally, without external threats or military involvement.
FUOYE SUG, NYCN clash over planned protest on varsity’s campus
FUOYE SUG, the umbrella body of all the students in the ivory tower, insisted that all was well with the…
Nigerian students to storm Abuja over Nnamdi Kanu’s detention
According to a statement issued on Monday by the association’s National President, Comrade Atiku Isah, the decision to mobilise students…
Lagos protest: NANS accuses PENGASSAN of threatening local industry
The students accused the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of taking actions that harm ordinary…
Support for Dangote refinery grows as students lead peaceful protest in Ibadan
Members of the National Association of Oduduwa Students, the Coalition of Yoruba Students, and the Yoruba Movement gathered at the…
Corps member vs NYSC: Sowore leads showdown in Abuja
The demonstration was aimed at securing the release of the discharge certificate of a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly…
Arrest any Labour Party protester at INEC headquarters – Nenadi Usman
The Abure faction had mooted the protest at the INEC headquarters in Abuja over rejection of the list of candidates…
Protest erupts in Bariga LG over renaming of streets, bus stops
Their message was clear: the name Ilaje Road is part of their history and identity, and they want it to…
Breaking: Sowore joins retired police officers’ protest in Abuja [photos]
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on Monday led a protest by retired police officers…
Students reject Olunloyo’s name for Ibadan Poly, block major roads
Governor Makinde had a few days ago renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan. Dr. Olunloyo was the…
Kwara Boils: Protesters burn NDLEA office, vandalise Emir’s palace
Most of the protesters were youths. In a video clip, they were seen chanting songs and holding placards, asking the…
NANS to FCT Minister: Reopen schools now or face students’ wrath Wednesday
Protesters are expected to converge at the FCDA Secretariat, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, by 7:00 am on Wednesday, dressed in…
2027: Political ground shakes as unexpected revolt hits party stronghold
Meanwhile, journalists covering the incident were reportedly assaulted by security officers attached to the party's secretaria
Benue Massacre: Gov Alia’s PSA sacks Chief of Staff, CPS for joining protest
The protest was sparked by a recent massacre in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area, where nearly 250 people were…
Breaking: NLC suspends planned protest over 50% Telecom Tariff hike
The labour union, which had earlier threatened to mobilise nationwide demonstrations, agreed to step back following assurances that a broader…
Tension as Take It Back Movement moves to take over Police Headquarters in Abuja
There is tension in the air as the civic organization, Take It Back Movement, has concluded plans to stage a…
Nationwide protest: Edo CP cautions against “needless” protest
The CP also encouraged all residents of the State not to entertain any fear as they go about their normal…
Protests turning violent in FCT, we’re becoming overwhelmed – Police
Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said operatives of the Command are becoming over whelmed as protesters are…
Planned protest targeted at unleashing mayhem – IGP
He said the mayhem was targeted on the polity, innocent citizens, markets, stores, private and public properties, as well as…
No need for protest in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
In a 20-minute address on Wednesday at the Governor's Office in Alausa, Sanwo-Olu said there was no need for the…
“Dialogue better than protests” – Sen. Sahabi Ya’u warns youths in Zamfara
Speaking at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, Ya’u encouraged young people to avoid the protest so that security…
ACF rejects planned nationwide protests
The ACF outlined several reasons for opposing the protests such as the lack of robust engagement with the representatives over…
Protest: Osun shuts down schools
Parents and Guardians are advised to ensure the safety of their wards during the vacation.”
Former Rep. urges Lagos youths to shun planned protest
He, however, urged government at all levels to embark on massive mechanised farming to reduce hunger in the country.
Avoid port facilities, police warn protesters
He assured stakeholders of the command’s commitment to engaging with maritime unions and utilising intelligence to maintain law and order.
Protest: Tinubu fixing accumulation of collective failure of Nigerians – Pate
Pate who added that protest against the Tinubu-led administration is “a protest against the Nigeria’s health sector” said this while…
Indigenous youths vow to reject moves to destroy Lagos under protest guise
"The Intelligence gathered so far reveals that the protest is politically motivated and not in the interest of Lagosians, who…