Tag: Protest
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Federal Varsity Lokoja reopens after shutdown over students’ protest
Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has reopened for commencement of academic activities after three weeks shutdown over students’ protest. Dr Rebecca Okojie, the Registrar and Secretary of Council of the University, made the disclosure in a
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FUOYE grounded as students stage protest
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Wednesday, staged a protest against what they described as deliberate attempt by the SSANU National Women’s Committee to destabilise peace of the university.
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Protest: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday announced the arrest of 17 suspected thugs who were allegedly planning a protest in the state.
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Katsina varsity closed over students’ protest
The Management of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has announced a one-week Mid-Semester break starting from Feb. 24.
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Telecoms union lauds NLC for suspending protest
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has described as commendable, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) decision to suspend its Tuesday’s planned protest over approved 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs.
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Bolt drivers plan mass protest in Lagos
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Council, has opposed the recent 50 per cent price slash imposed by Bolt, a ride-hailing company, on its drivers.
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Protest rocks Lokoja Teaching Hospital as 272 doctors quit service
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL), has renewed its plea to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, to investigate the worsening conditions at the hospital, warning that it risks total collapse. During a peaceful protest held at the hospital yesterday, Dr. Olushola Baoku, the immediate…
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Tariffs hike: Telecom subscribers association dissociates from NLC’s proposed protest
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Thursday disassociated itself from the industrial action being planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest telecoms tariff hike.
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Wife of journalist killed by police asks for justice
Mrs Francisca Ogbu, wife of Alexander, a journalist killed by the police personnel during a protest has called for support to enforce court judgment against the Nigeria Police.
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EndSARS protest one of my toughest moments – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday described the October 2020 EndSARS protest period as one of his toughest moments as a leader. Sanwo-Olu made this known during a chat with 30 fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, in Ikeja.