Nigeria 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…
24 Aug
Prominent Nigerian figures, including businessman and NNPP stalwart Olufemi Ajadi, Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and human rights lawyer Femi Falana, have joined Transparency International (TI) and the Arewa Youth Assembly in calling for the immediate release of #EndBadGovernance protesters still in detention. The protests, which took place from August 1 to…
28 Jul
As Nigerians prepare for a nationwide protest this week, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent figure in the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has urged the Federal Government to allow the demonstration to proceed peacefully without military intervention and violence. Ajadi emphasised the importance of permitting citizens to express their demands for better governance. In a…
28 Jul
In a heartfelt address, Aisha Abdulkadir Yau, a prominent advocate for family and economic stability, urged Nigerians to exercise caution and prioritise peace amid growing calls for nationwide protests against the current economic situation. Speaking to the press, Aisha emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and the potential dangers of violent protests. Drawing on her…
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