Tag: Protests
-
About 50 people killed in Chad protests – Official
About 50 people were killed and nearly 300 injured in violence that broke out in Chad on Thursday as hundreds took to the streets to demand a quicker transition to democratic rule. Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo, who gave the death toll at a news conference, said the government was still compiling casualties from what he…
-
Buhari once took part in protests, shouldn’t disrupt #EndSARS – Falana
Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to abide by his oath of office by calling on the police not to disrupt upcoming #EndSARS protests. Falana, who is the Interim Chairman, Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, said this in a statement on Thursday titled, ‘Nigeria Police…
-
Group protests arrest of Chiwetalu Agu
TheNewsGuru recalls that Agu had been arrested and later released by the Nigerian Army, in Onitsha, while distributing loaves of bread, dressed in colours suspected to be that of the defunct Biafra Republic. He was, however, said to have been again arrested by the operatives of the Directorate of State Services (DSS), after he had…
-
Buhari: Criticisms, protests can’t change him – Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon Diehard critics may claim credit for President Muhammadu Buhari finally coming out in the past weeks to “address” the nation. To these Nigerians, it’s victory for their consistent and persistent criticisms, peppered with scattered protests. Still, many are disappointed that Buhari didn’t address the issues they’ve canvassed for months and years, or…
-
Kano varsity management warns students against protests as vehicle crushes 200level student to death
Bayero University Kano (BUK), has warned its students against protesting the death of a 200-level student, who was crushed by a moving vehicle. The Secretary, Information and Publication of the University, Malam Lamara Garba, issued the warning in a statement on Sunday. He said that the deceased, Kamaluddeen Moshood of the department of accounting, died…
-
Photos/Video: Bit-by-bit account of nationwide June 12 protests so far
Defiant protesters across major states of the federation made good their intention to embark on nationwide protests today, Saturday, June 12 set aside as Democracy Day by the Federal Government. While some were peaceful, others were violent as police fire teargas to disperse protesters in Abuja and Lagos. Meanwhile, the protesters were in two factions;…
-
June 12: Tension mounts over planned nationwide protests today
Security forces are on the alert across the country following threats by some activists to stage protests today on the occasion of Democracy Day. There is a heavy presence of soldiers, police personnel and their counterparts in the Department of State Security (DSS) on the streets. The police and several state governments have warned troublemakers…
-
Protesting parents of abducted Kaduna students denied entry to National Assembly
Parents of the abducted students of the College of Forestry Mechanization Afaka in Kaduna State on Tuesday took their grievances to the National Assembly complex in Abuja but were denied entry into the facility. The protesting parents were joined by members of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the institution as well as civil society…
-
![[Photos/Video] Police deploy heavily armed operatives to Lekki ahead of planned protests today](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Police-Lekki-i.jpg)
[Photos/Video] Police deploy heavily armed operatives to Lekki ahead of planned protests today
Less than 24 hours to the planned protest at the Lekki Toll Gate by some aggrieved youths, police authorities in the state have launched a show of force exercise to express its disapproval of the protest. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that policemen from the Rapid Response team staged a walk round the toll gate on Friday…
-
Anambra community protests against attempt to impose traditional ruler
The people of Awa Town in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra has urged Gov. Willie Obiano to save the community from an impending crisis over an attempt to impose a traditional ruler on them. The people, on Wednesday at the Government House, Awka, cried out against the proposed traditional ruler election slated for…