Tag: Protest
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ASUU strike: Students suspend planned protest
The students of Taraba State University (TSU) Jalingo have suspended their planned peaceful demonstration against strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), giving the state government until Friday to resolve the crisis.
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BREAKING: Federal pensioners block Finance Ministry over unpaid accumulated stipends
Federal government pensioners have staged a protest, blocking access to the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja over delays in their accrued pension rights. The protest, led by Comrade Sylva Nwaiwu, National Chairman of the National Union of Contributory Pensioners, demands the immediate release of their entitlements. Accrued rights represent pension benefits earned under the…
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The minors: A reflection of decay in society – By Dakuku Peterside
When voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare—truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting to be unearthed. In Nigeria, one such moment emerged in the #EndBadGovernance protests, where voices for change faced harsh reprisals. The arrest and prosecution of 76 individuals, among them children, echoed like a somber drumbeat across…
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The call for military takeover – an indictment on the political class – By Steve Egbo
Last week, the Guardian newspaper published an editorial comment in which the paper marvelled at the situation that has brought Nigeria to the point where citizens openly beg the military to take over the reigns of power. Before this publication, the social media have been awash with such calls, even rallies in some cities nudging…
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Police fire tear gas as Mozambicans demonstrate against disputed election
Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters converging on the capital Maputo on Thursday for the biggest demonstration yet against last month’s disputed election.
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Set the captives free! – By Owei Lakemfa
A shocked world watched as the Nigerian government exhibited in court at least 28 malnourished and unkempt children it has kept in prison and detention centres for three months for allegedly engaging in public protests.
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Abuja: Residents of demolished estate plan to protest
Victims of a demolished estate in the Sabon Lugbe area in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have planned to protest against the action of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over alleged disregard to pending suit.
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BREAKING: Tinubu orders immediate release of minors arrested by police
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) during the recent #EndBadGovernance protest.
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Police insist ‘minors’ answerable for their actions
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said individuals who have attained the age of criminal responsibility must be answerable for their actions, regardless of biological age.
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Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan kicks as NCoS denies holding minors in prison
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has strongly condemned the long detention of minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests by the police authorities.