Gani Fawehinmi Park
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The Police and other security agents, including newsmen, were present at Gani Fawehinmi Park early morning on Thursday, waiting for the Protesters endlessly. A Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who was at the venue at about 7.30 a.m., reports that the police, Civil Defence, Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps, and journalists were…
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The Police Command in Kano State has confirmed that a section of the Digital Industrial Park (DIP) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) in Kano State was attacked by protesters. The Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in a telephone interview on Thursday, that the generator house was…
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Peaceful demonstrations in Gombe have turned violence as youths were seen throwing objects at security operatives around Old Market
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Operations at Lagos airports continued seamlessly on Thursday, with a heavy security presence at various access points. This includes the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, the Domestic General Airport Terminal I operated by FAAN, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., the operator of MMA2,…
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Protesters in Kano, in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest, have torched and looted a new Digital Park built by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), carting away equipment including computers and furniture. Videos making the rounds on social media on Thursday confirmed this. The videos showed some protesters carrying computers and chairs from the yet-to-be-commissioned Park. The…
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One of the foremost civil society organisations in the country, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has admonished organisers of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest not to overstay their welcome. The CDHR President, Mr. Debo Adeniran, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that the protest had already…
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Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire, (APC/ Ondo Central) has said the legacies of wisdom and exemplary leadership of late Oba Frederick Aroloye, the Owa of Idanre, should serve as example for the country’s leaders. This is contained in a tribute to the late traditional ruler, which Adegbonmire made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure. The…
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As protesters take to the streets across Nigeria today for the start of the #EndBadGovernance movement, demonstrators need to come prepared. While protesting is a right of the people of a nation, it undeniably comes with some risks. Large-scale protests can cause safety risks, so taking the proper precautions is important. In this article, we…
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There appears to be network downtime as telecommunication subscribers are currently lamenting the inability to call and especially access the Internet. Contrary to belief that it may be deliberate because of the protest, industry sources linked the slow service, which began Thursday, to damaged fibre and external sabotage. “A fibre manhole of one of the…
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The current nationwide hardship protest in Kano is turning into violence, with hoodlums taking advantage of the situation to loot shops and offices. The demonstration against economic difficulties has quickly turned into chaos as mobs can be seen attacking businesses across the city. The looters were seen ransacking properties, removing valuables such as chairs, computers,…
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National Girlfriends Day, celebrated on August 1, is a special day dedicated to celebrating female friendships. Contrary to the common belief that romantic relationships are more celebrated, this day is an opportunity for women to show appreciation for each other and celebrate the platonic connections and support they provide to one another. While the exact…