Tag: Protests
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#EndSARS: Army issues strong warnings to thugs, miscreants over attacks, disruption of protests
The Military has condemned the reported attacks on protesters demanding abolition of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and sweeping reforms in the Nigerian Police Force by “thugs and miscreants”. It warned further attacks against “peace loving Nigerians” will not be condoned. It threatened: “Thugs and miscreants are hereby warned to desist from engaging in violent…
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#EndSARS: No need to continue with protests – Senate President
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said the #EndSARS protests have yielded the desired result so far and that there was no need for Nigerian youths to continue with the protests. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Senate President stated this on Tuesday during plenary session as the Senate observed a minute silence in honour of Jimoh Isiaka…
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Again! Police teargas, disperse #EndSars protesters in Abuja
The men of the Nigeria Police Force on Sunday attacked protesters calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police. The #EndSARS protesters, who gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja on Sunday, were teargassed by the police operatives. The protesters had said their plan was to make their way to the…
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Northern youths warn politicians behind senseless killings, sponsored protests
The group made up of about 35 CSOs and groups across the north said the youths are getting impatient with induced insecurities and partisan protests by those responsible for the carnage in the land. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon in Abuja, President, Comrade Abu Mohammed said these partisan merchants of violence and…
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The Unravelling of America: You’ve Gotta Watch To Cry – Azu Ishiekwene
Azu Ishiekwene I first watched the movie in the lockdown. At the beginning, it was funny when the pair was fiddling with their entrée in the restaurant and wondering why they had both avoided each other until now. A few minutes after they left the restaurant, trouble started. The movie, entitled “Queen & Slim,” is…
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Supreme Court Verdict: Uzodinma speaks tough, says no more protests in Imo
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has warned that his administration will deal with individuals and groups of persons sponsoring inciting protests in the state. He said he would no longer tolerate any more protests designed to destabilize government activities and tamper with the peace of the state. Uzodinma’s threat followed series of protests that…
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NASS Invasion: IGP restricts protests in FCT to Unity Fountain
From Jonas Ike, Abuja. The Inspector-General of Police IGP M.A. Adamu has restricted all forms of protests within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to the Unity Fountain, Central Business District, Abuja. By this directive, intending protesters are requested to steer-clear of all critical national infrastructure, especially the Three Arms Zone and other sensitive security areas.…
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Minimum Wage: Nigerian workers protest, decry poor living conditions [Photos]
The Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC ) has embarked on a nationwide protest today ahead of the commencement of an indefinite strike. The protest rally was to create awareness on the new Minimum Wage for workers and to press home its demand for an executive draft bill on the N30,000 minimum wage to be transmitted…
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NNPC private security guards, cleaners protest non-payment of salaries
Private security guards and cleaners deployed to the Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) Depot in Maiduguri on Wednesday staged a peaceful demonstration to protest non-payment of 7-months salary arrears. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesting workers blocked the depot’s gate to prevent staff, petrol tankers and visitors from gaining entrance. The…
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What we are doing to end Shiites’ protests, violence – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday promised to put an end to the protests by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria that has left some people dead and properties destroyed within the Federal Capital Territory. Idris made the promise in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after joining others to witness…