Tag: Protest
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Watch as massive crowd joins nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest in Niger state
Videos have emerged showing the massive crowd in Niger State that came out to join the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. This turnout occurred despite Governor Umar Bako of Niger State assuring the world that there would be no protests in the state because he had released food from the strategic reserve, resulting in a 50% reduction…
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Protests: 4 persons die in Niger
Four persons have reportedly been killed while some sustained injuries on Thursday at the ongoing ‘endbad governance’ protests in Suleja, Niger. The deceased were said to have been killed by stray bullets while the security operatives
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Nationwide protest: Come for dialogue – Wike begs protesters
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has called on those protesting against hunger and hardship to come for dialogue.
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Protest: We are overwhelmed – Abuja police
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the ongoing protest called by some Nigerians against the hardship in the country has become violent in the territory.
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Planned protest targeted at unleashing mayhem – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says intelligence available to the Nigeria Police revealed that the Aug. 1 planned protest is targeted at unleashing mayhem in the country.
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BREAKING: Tension in Abuja as police move to force protesters inside stadium
The police in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT), has warned that there will be serious consequences if protesters refuse to move into the Moshood Abiola Stadium to protest.
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Protest: Court restricts protesters to Abuja stadium
A Federal Capital Territory ( FCT), high court has restricted participants in the August 1 protest to the MKO Abiola stadium, also known as National Stadium.
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Protest: Organisers have agreed on modalities in Edo – Police
The Police Command in Edo State says it has reached an agreement with alleged organisers of the proposed nationwide protest on the modalities for the protest.
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Niger Delta ex-agitators pull out of protest, give reasons
Hundreds of ex-agitators in the Niger Delta have rescinded their decision to partake in the proposed hardship protest, saying promoters of the event have unconstitutional motives.
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Why FG is jittery over nationwide protests
The Federal Government says it acknowledges protest as fundamental right of citizens, but worried because the process might be hijacked by hoodlums and dissidents to unleash mayhem.