Tag: protest
Why planned protest should be avoided – Police Affairs Minister begs Nigerians
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim called on Nigerians to exercise some patience in what she described as ‘ a painful process’ that is…
Some people who lost elections want to overthrow govt through protest – Wike
According to Wike, there are politicians who want to be in power at all cost, saying they are the one…
Protest: Govt open to all means of dialogue, peaceful resolution – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration had shown commitment to employing dialogue to peacefully resolve citizens’ grievances,…
Minister urges youths to shun nationwide protest, embrace peace
Ibrahim made the appeal in Abuja when members of the newly constituted National Students Management Council (NSMC) paid her a…
Citizenship, protests and the law
We cannot have a country where leaders lord it over the people all the time, to the extent of becoming…
Protest hits UI over introduction of 10-hour electricity supply
Protest is currently ongoing among students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State over introduction of a 10-hour daily…
Protest: Group warns against Kenya model in Nigeria
The group said the centre was concerned about the antics of those who are mooting the idea of re-enacting in…
Don’t try it, EFCC warns students against planned protest
He said the future was imperilled if Nigeria degenerated further in the global reckoning, as a den of fraudsters.
Protest: ALGON urges security agencies to check breakdown Of law, order
“We wish to place on record, that should there be a breakdown of law and order as a result of…
CSOs protest in Benin, urge Tinubu to end suffering in Nigeria
Kola Edokpayi who led members of the group, stated this at a protest/rally organised by the organization in Benin, said…
Aba traders protest alleged takeover of market by soldiers
The Chairman, Ngwa Road Traders Association, Mr Ikenna Ohanaba, told newsmen that they had been denied access to their shops…
Met. Police arrest 17 during pro-Palestinian protest, football events in London
According to the Met Police, officers identified, intervened and arrested a man seen holding an offensive placard among the counter…
Our protests motivated by hunger, not minimum wage – NLC President
Ajaero told journalists that the removal of the fuel subsidy has led to an astronomical rise in the prices of…
Hardship: Afenifere urges patience, cautions against protests
Significantly, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has picked February 27 and 28 for a nationwide protest and rally over hardship…
Sen. Ubah leads massive protest against sit-at-home in Anambra today
“Enough is enough and we have resolved in agreement with our constituents that there will be no more observation of…
Street sweepers demand payment of 4 months’ stipends in Calabar
Mrs Nkoyo Effiong, who is 60 years old, said they had not been paid for four months, adding that it…
Massive protest in Lagos over new naira notes (video)
Scarcity of the new naira notes has spread across Nigeria with Nigerians groaning due to inability to access money to…
Fuel price: ‘End hardship in Nigeria’ protest rocks Benin
The protest initiated by the Peoples Alternative Movement caused gridlock for hours at the King Square popularly knowns as Ring…
JUSUN embarks on nationwide protest
Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) members have kick-started a nationwide protest, say no retreat, no surrender.
JUSUN to hold nationwide protest Monday
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) said it will hold a nationwide peaceful protest on Monday, April 19.
Secondary school students protest lack of teachers in Port Harcourt
Secondary school students of Olanada Secondary School, located opposite Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola road, Port Harcourt, trooped to the streets…
Protesting electricity workers threaten to throw S-South into darkness
Okafor Ofiebor/ Port Harcourt Electricity workers have threatened to throw Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River, the four states…
VIDEO: Calm restored as security operatives disperse #RevolutionNow protesters
Normalcy was restored after security operatives comprising of men from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army dispersed a…
Mike Ozekhome blasts Buhari over Sowore’s arrest
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome has condemned the arrest of former Presidential Aspirant of the African…
Protests in Paris over killing of women
Violence against women Sequel to report of violence against women in Paris, a demonstration was held on Saturday to protest…
Protests against Abba Kyari unnecessary – Buhari supporters
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has condemned recent protests by some persons claiming to be All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders…
AFCON 2019: Super Eagles players boycott conference, protest unpaid allowances
Super Eagles players boycotted Tuesday’s pre-match conference and could boycott Tuesday evening’s training. Nigeria’s preparation for Wednesday’s Africa Cup of…
Assembly inauguration commences amidst protest over use of secret ballot
The inauguration of the 9th Senate started at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday with protest from supporters of Sen. Ahmad Lawan following…
Hundreds protest against restrictive bans on abortion in Alabama
Around 400 people took to the streets in the capital city of the southern US state of Alabama on Sunday…
C/River workers protest as Gov. Ayade pays May salary
Workers in Cross River have protested the payment of May salary on the first day of the month by Gov.…