Nationwide protest
29 Jul
The Police Command in Yobe says the Boko Haram insurgents have planned to infiltrate the planned nationwide protest in the state. The spokesman of the command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Yobe. He said intelligence received by the command indicated that foreign mercenaries were engaged to destroy lives and…
28 Jul
The Federal Youth Movement, in collaboration with civil society organizations in Abuja, on Sunday, decided to pull out of the protests
28 Jul
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has responded to recent accusations made by activist Deji Adeyanju and others, alleging that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting details of planned protest from organisers and leaders. NPF's spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, addressed the issue in a statement on Sunday, stating, "It…
28 Jul
A human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has accused telecommunication operators of attempting to sabotage the planned #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest in August by disconnecting subscribers. Adegboruwa alleged in a statement on Sunday that telecom companies have been disconnecting subscribers for flimsy reasons, including a lack of NIN registration or linking, to restrict internet access and frustrate…
28 Jul
The Police Command in Kaduna State has cautioned citizens of the state and advised protesters to cooperate with the police during the protest scheduled to take place between Aug. 1 and Aug. 10. The Command’s Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mansir Hassan, made the appeal on Sunday in a statement issued in Kaduna. READ…
28 Jul
Over 3 million members of the Women for Peace, Security, and Social Inclusion Initiative (WPSSI) gathered at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Saturday to announce the suspension of the planned nationwide protest. The event aimed to counter the scheduled protest from August 1 to August 10, 2024, and offer peaceful solutions to the country's challenges. READ…
27 Jul
The Presidency has again cautioned against the planned nationwide protest by individuals and groups, warning that it could plunge the country into chaos, impede progress and undermine Nigeria's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) if not properly managed. While also appealing for calm regarding the proposed protest, the presidency called for careful consideration and…
27 Jul
A former Minister of Defence, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on protests, stating that such actions often come with dire and unforeseen consequences. Kwankwaso made this warning on Saturday in a statement addressed to Nigerians ahead of the planned nationwide protest, labelled #EndBadGovernance, which is expected to take place across Nigeria…
26 Jul
The FCT Police Command has intensified security measures ahead of a planned nationwide protest by announcing the deployment of 4,200 police officers to ensure public safety and prevent potential violence. Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The planned protest, labelled #EndBadGovernance, is expected to take place across Nigeria with the…
26 Jul
A faction of the National Association of Maritime Transport Operators (NAMTOP) led by Lukman Shittu, has distanced itself from the planned national protest against bad governance scheduled for August 1-10, 2024.
26 Jul
Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take major steps to avert the planned nationwide
25 Jul
The Nigerian military has stated that the organiser of the nationwide protest seems to be emulating the violent demonstrations in Kenya, which remain unresolved. It added that the level of violence being envisaged can only be described as a stage for anarchy, noting that the Armed Forces, on its part, will not stand by and…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi on Tuesday, said it arrested no fewer than 1, 270 suspects in connection with various offences in 2024. DSP Joshua Ukandu, Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki that the suspects were arrested in different locations across the 13 Local Government Areas of…
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Electricity Consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the planned power interruption, while appealing to relevant authorities to hasten relocation process. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) had announced an impending power interruption in parts of its franchise areas between Jan. 6 and Jan. 21.…
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Bauchi State Police Command has said that 18 of its personnel faced disciplinary measures in 2024, with one of them being dismissed
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Retired military personnel barricaded the entrance to the Ministry of Finance in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding the full payment of their long-overdue entitlements. The retirees set up canopies and positioned chairs to block the ministry's entrance. This protest comes after a similar one in December 2024, when the retirees shut down the ministry to protest…
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Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Iyabo Ojo, has noted her regret over asking for the exhumation of the late singer Mohbad. In an interview with Biola Adebayo Akinrinde on the Talk-To-B podcast, Iyabo expressed her disappointment over the prolonged burial and unresolved disputes within the singer’s family the burial of Mohbad after exhumation a year ago.…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences following the death of Hajiya Hauwa’u Abubakar, the mother of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Maigari Dingyadi. In a telephone conversation with Minister Dingyadi on Sunday, Buhari described the late Hajiya Abubakar as “an inspiration to everyone” and extended his heartfelt sympathy to the family. Buhari…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mike Okiro, to stay off the Ohanaeze Ndigbo presid