Tag: Protests
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[TRENDING] #OccupyLekkiTollGate: Nigerians launch fresh protests over reopening of Lekki Tollgate
Sequel to the decision of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry to reopen the Lekki Tollgate, many Nigerians mostly youths, have taken to social media announcing intentions to stage another protest. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that youth representatives at panel on Saturday had opposed the reopening of the Lekki toll gate arguing that reopening the…
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I’ll declare nationwide protests if Governors borrow from pension funds – NLC President
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned state governors to stay away from pension funds or face massive protests. The warning came in a bit to stop state governors from borrowing N17 trillion from the pension funds purportedly for infrastructural development. The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, insisted that the governors have no authority over the…
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Buhari talks tough, vows to deal decisively with acts of hooliganism in protests
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country. The President’s comment comes as some Nigerians prepared to take to the streets again in continuation of the #EndSARS protest. “I want to reiterate our…
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#ENDSARS: Quit the clampdown, face the inequality – Chidi Amuta
Chidi Amuta In the aftermath of the frightening ENDSARS protests, government seems confronted with a choice of two untidy pathways. Either pursue reprisals against the suspected leaders of the protests or address the pervasive inequality that inspired the spin off anger, rampage, looting and criminal lawlessness. The first option is lazy and untenable because the…
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Elected people won’t escape if fresh #EndSARS protests break out – Senate President
The Senate Monday called on the Federal Government to dedicate substantial part of the 2021 budget to create employment opportunities, reduce poverty and ensure food security for Nigerians in order to prevent another youth uprising similar to what was witnessed following the recent #EndSARS protests. This is even as the upper chamber decried what it…
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Protests: IGP orders policemen to use ‘legitimate force’ against violent persons
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of legitimate force to protect the lives and property of citizens, including police officers. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Adamu said the protection must also cover personnel of other law…
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Police issue stern warnings against further protests in Lagos
The Lagos State Command has vowed to resist any protest or demonstration anywhere in the state. The warning came on the heels of plans by some groups to begin “the mother of all protest” across the country in order to drive home their demands against police brutality, bad governance, and insecurity. But the police command…
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A Time to Build: Matters Arising from the Protest, By Obari Gomba
By Obari Gomba It is normal to posit that every Nigerian wants a better country even when we differ about the route to that destination. It is time to find a common ground and build peace on the basis of justice. The pursuit of hegemony has not helped this country. It is time to…
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The universal language of protests, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa In wars, local or international, where armed combatants engage themselves, prisoners are taken and enemy soldiers are allowed medical treatment. Even in the First and Second World Wars, first aiders and medical personnel were allowed to evacuate the injured and dying. In the Tuesday, October 10, 2020 shooting of unarmed civilians…
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Projected economic growth for Nigeria maybe hampered by continuous protests — IMF
Projected economic growth for Nigeria may not be realized on the strength of the #ENDSARS protests, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. The organization expressed concern over the protests “particularly ones that are difficult like the ones in Nigeria at the moment.” Responding to questions during the virtual IMF press conference on the regional…