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President Bola Tinubu has assured that the perpetrators of the killings in Yobe State will be fished out to face justice
1 Oct
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has decried the refusal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the clamour by protesters for good governance in the country. Reacting to the President’s Independence Day speech, CUPP maintained that it fell short of expectations, particularly in addressing the plight of peaceful protesters and prisoners of conscience.…
1 Oct
Chaos erupted in Port Harcourt today as police and suspected political thugs dispersed protesters gathered for the October 1st protests. The protesters, who had assembled at Pleasure Park along the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, were met with fierce opposition from policemen who arrived at the scene early. The police, who were allegedly accompanied by youths suspected…
24 Sep
In a significant move, Hope Behind Bars Africa, in collaboration with the Citizens’ Liberties Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has secured the release of seven #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kano.
Lawyer Deji Adeyanju has said that the remand of #EndBadGovernance protesters is sad and painful
22 Sep
Security sources have authoritatively confirmed that the Director General of the State Security Service, on September 19, 2024, directed the immediate release of protesters who were arrested for their various roles in the #EndBadGovernance protests. Competent sources stated that those released commended the gesture and expressed optimism about the humane manner in which the Service…
6 Sep
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has criticised Bola Tinubu’s administration for imposing death sentences on harmless protesters amid the ongoing violence in Northern Nigeria.
Lawyer Deji Adeyanju has said that the remand of #EndBadGovernance protesters is sad and painful
2 Sep 2024
Following a Federal High Court order in Abuja to remand several #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre on charges of treason, one of the protesters' lawyers, Mr Deji Adeyanju, has expressed deep pain and sadness over the charges. Adeyanju, a rights activist, while speaking in a Vanguard report said the remand was particularly…
28 Aug 2024
Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), yesterday, called for the immediate release of their National Coordinator, Adaramoye Michael Lenin, and others arrested in connection with the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest.
11 Aug 2024
  The Nigerian Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Council Worldwide (NENYLCW)urged the Federal Government on Sunday to ensure that those behind the use of Russian flags during the EndBadGovernance protests are brought to book. READ ALSO:No place for criminals under guise of protesters – Kaduna govt The group made its stance known in a statement issued…
8 Aug 2024
Freedom of Speech and Expression group, Article 19 Senegal and West Africa, has faulted Nigerian authorities for allegedly using excessive force at the ongoing End Bad Governance protests in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu during his Independence Day nationwide broadcast said that Nigeria is winning the war against terror and banditry
7 Aug 2024
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain calm and patient as his administration works to address the country’s economic challenges.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, addresses protesters at the protest scene in Ojota and assures them of their safety
7 Aug 2024
Atiku warns service chiefs against shooting protesters Arising from a closed-door organisers’ meeting yesterday, organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest have declared three days of mourning in Lagos State to honour fallen colleagues across the country, who were killed by security agents during the ongoing protest.    In a statement jointly signed by Hassan Taiwo Soweto,…
6 Aug 2024
The #EndBadGovernance protesters in Osun State have announced the suspension of their demonstration, saying the decision is to ensure a successful Osun-Osogbo festival celebration in Osogbo, the state capital. The protesters made this known in a statement issued and signed on Tuesday by Ajala Adetunji, the Coordinator of the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens, the…

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