Tag: Protesters
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Protesters storm UAE embassy, demand deportation of Mele Kyari over NNPCL corruption allegations
Hundreds of young Nigerian professionals rallied at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, calling for the deportation of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari.
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Gaza: Protesters damage Trump’s Golf Resort
US President Donald Trump’s prized Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalised by protesters who sprayed “GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE” in huge white letters on the lawn. The activists also damaged greens and sprayed blood-red paint over the luxury resort’s clubhouse overnight on Saturday. The Palestine Action group said it was a “direct…
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BREAKING: Police disperse pro-Natasha protesters at NASS
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dispersed supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from accessing the National Assembly Complex. The supporters had converged at the assembly gate but were dispersed by police officers with tear gas to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The protesters also demanded the…
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Northern Senators hail Tinubu for releasing young EndBadGovernance protesters
Senators from the Northern axis of Nigeria have hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ordering the release of minors arrested and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The lawmakers under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, on Monday, said Tinubu’s decision demonstrates his commitment to…
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Trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters begin in Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Borno today
Deputy inspector-General of Police, Intelligence, Dasuki Galadanchi, has revealed that the rial of #EndBadGovernance protesters will begin in Abuja, Kano, Kaduna and Borno today.
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President Ruto’s country boils again as Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters
Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas Thursday in the heart of the capital Nairobi as small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President William Ruto. Riot police patrolled the streets of the central business district, roadblocks were set up on major arteries and many…
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Russia reacts to use of its flag by Nigerian protesters
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement with a group of protesters in northern Nigeria who were seen waving Russian flags.
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JUST IN: Protesters force Bangladeshi Prime Minister to resign
Sheikh Hasina has resigned from her office as protests continue to engulf the garment-making nation. She has also fled her home in the capital Dhaka. The protesters stormed her private residence. BBC
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Just in: Come and address us, protesters invite religious leaders
As the nationwide protests enter the third day, the protesters in Abuja, gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, on Saturday, invited leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria for a “heart-to-heart” talk at the protest venue. Addressing the protesters, Sydney Usman, who is with the Take It Back…
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Why we are demonstrating against protesters’ – Counter-protesters
Counter-protesters has revealed they were promised N5,000 to demonstrate against the anti-hunger protests.