Tag: Protest
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Okada riders’ protest: Delta govt calls for calm in Asaba
Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, Monday, called for calm over protests by Okada and tricycle riders in the state capital.
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Just In : Miyetti Allah members protest in court, demand immediate release of President
Members of the ”Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore”, on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest at the Federal High Court, Abuja to demand the unconditional release of their detained president, Bello Bodejo. The protesters, who carried a big banner with inscription: “”Free Bello Bodejo,” gathered at the entrance gate of the high-rise court to press home their…
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CARTOON OF THE DAY: Why NLC called off 2-day hunger protest
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Why NLC called off 2-day hunger protest
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HARDSHIP: Ajaero led protesters take over NASS(PHOTOS)
Protesters, led by President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, took over the National Assembly today to address concerns over the soaring cost of living. Heavy security measures were observed around the premises, particularly at the Federal Secretariat axis, to maintain order during the demonstration. Despite warnings from various security agencies, including the…
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Policing Lagos with human face: CP Fayaode shares biscuits, water to protesters
This is a rare thing in Nigeria as the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Adegoke Fayoade, a few minutes ago, demonstrated rare policing expertise as he personally distributed water and biscuits to protesting workers at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Fayoade, flanked by his police orderlies, amidst numerous protesters, had a hectic moment pacifying the angry workers, protesting…
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CARTOON OF THE DAY: Rumour on 2-day protest by NLC
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Rumour on 2-day protest by NLC
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NLC protest: Police place officers on red alert
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has placed its officers on a red alert ahead of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
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Hardship: 24hrs before NLC protest, protesters hit Lagos streets
… despite police warning A human rights group identified as the “Take It Back Movement” has hit the streets of Lagos State to protest against the soaring price of food and the high cost of living in the country. This protest was held despite the warning issued by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke…
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HUNGER: Again, protesting youths block Kaduna-Abuja Highway over food price hike
Embittered youths barricaded the Kaduna-Abuja highway during a protest over the economic hardship in the country. The youths set tyres on fire on the busy road, insisting that government should come to the aid of the poor. According to a resident who posted a video clip of the protest on his Twitter page, @modoriakhan: “Kaduna…
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TUC withdraws from proposed protest after DSS threat
Following threat by the Department of State Services (DSS) that the proposed protest by organised labour “will worsen the socio-economic situation across the country”, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has decided not to participate in the scheduled two-day nationwide protest.