#EndBadGovernance protests
2 Jan
The recent arraignment of 32 minors on charges of treason ignited a wave of public outrage nationwide, drawing criticism from civil society groups, rights activists, and even state governors.
29 Nov
AMID several denials, the Amnesty International (AI), yesterday, accused the Nigeria Police Force of brutally killing 24 protesters during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in August.
12 Nov
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, yesterday broke his silence over the arrest of minors during August #EndBadGovernance protests.
5 Nov
Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has praised President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to release minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. Frank, in a statement on Tuesday, called the President’s move "a step in the right direction" and urged him to extend the directive to include all citizens…
2 Nov
Nationwide outrage trailed the arraignment of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters in a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, following the
1 Nov
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said N9 billion was disbursed to cause chaos in the country during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August.
2 Oct
Nigeria might have scored an inglorious first yesterday with what appeared to have been its most un-welcomed Independence Day. As the country marked the 64th anniversary of its existence, citizens took to the streets across several states to protest worsened economic hardship.
30 Sep
Barely two months after the nation was forced to hold its breath over a planned mass protest, whose outcome seemed unpredictable, the Federal Government and Nigerians are bracing again for another demonstration.
23 Sep
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released six of the protesters arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kaduna State. The protests, which were held between August 1 and 10, were in response to the economic hardship experienced by citizens in the country.
4 Sep
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Josiah Osigwe, has announced that he has directed the association's branches to monitor the trials of protesters arrested during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. Osigwe, in a statement on Wednesday, also disclosed the launch of a pro-bono support initiative for protesters who lack legal representation. "I have…
28 Aug
Following the indiscriminate arrest of journalists and labour leaders, activists have called on trade unions, civil society organisations, student groups, professional associations and concerned citizens to come together and resist authoritarianism in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
22 Aug
The ten-day #EndBadGovernance protests ended recently with different lessons for different persons, for the organisers, the government and the citizens. Where I stand is that I support the exercise of constitutional rights by the people in so far as it is peaceful, civil and orderly. I insist that this is possible if the government and…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Abuja after attending a two-day Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. President Tinubu's aeroplane, Zero-Zero-One, landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 7:40 pm.…
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The Cross River State Ministry of Education has flagged off the annual school census for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions. The event, which was held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education Headquarters in Calabar, targets gathering data from public, private, and technical schools across the state to support effective planning and decision-making…
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More controversies have continued to trail the inauguration of the Independent Shari’ah Arbitration Panel in Ado, the Ekiti State capital, last week. This followed a protest by the Yoruba Regional Alliance (YRA) worldwide in collaboration with all Yoruba self-determination organizations. Recall that the State government had earlier distanced itself from the Shari'ah panel. In a…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from the World Bank to its Oshodi headquarters in Lagos. The delegation, led by Mr. Luc Gendre, embarked on a fact-finding mission to evaluate LASTMA’s traffic management and control strategies within Lagos State. The engagement, presided over by the General Manager of LASTMA,…
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The Ayo Adebanjo faction of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. According to the group, Kanu's release has become necessary due to the controversial and conflicting legal proceedings in different courts regarding his case. The call was made in…
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A total of 3,690 Nigerians are at risk of deportation from the United States as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration. According to a document from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which was shared with the media, this move is part of a wider initiative to remove over 1.4…
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The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Amb. Gautier Mignot, has pledged the bloc's commitment to neutrality in its engagement with Nigeria’s electoral process, stating that the EU is not in the country to interfere in political affairs. Mignot made this remark on Tuesday during a visit to the headquarters of the Independent National…
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An Akure-based lawyer, Femi Emodamori, has urged the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, and the Commissioner for Finance in the state to resign over the purported over-bloated 2025 budget. Emodamori stressed that the duo ought not to wait for the investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before…
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The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) held a press conference on January 28, 2025, at the Lagos State Secretariat Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The event, themed “Leading the Way: NASFAT as a Change Agent,” highlighted the organization’s accomplishments over the years and its plans for the future. The programme began with a…
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The Centre for Leadership and Creative Entrepreneurs in Africa (CELCE-AFRICA) has urged the re-elected Chairman of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association, Lagos State Branch, Adeyemo Owoeye, to prioritise community engagement and impactful initiatives during his second term. Owoeye, popularly known as OVO, was re-elected on Sunday, 26th January 2025. His first term saw…