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“The park was commissioned in January 2023 but hasn’t been used since then” – Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad reacts to Bosun Tijani’s claim that the looted NCC park in Kano was slated to be commissioned next week.
Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, others react as protesters loot yet-to-be commissioned Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) Industrial Park in Kano.
Boys don burst my head o. Hunger dey! —#EndBadGovernance protester cries out as thugs reportedly disrupt the protest in Bayelsa.
Six protesters have been reportedly shot dead, with many others sustaining injuries in the ongoing hardship protest in Suleja, Niger State. State reporters learnt that the victims were killed while security operatives were struggling to dislodge a group of protesters who mounted a barricade on a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway, trapping motorists for several hours. However, an uproar occurred after the arrival of the reinforcement team, which was sent to restore sanity to the area. A resident of Hassan Dalatu Road, Suleja, identified as Yahaya Nda Isah, was reportedly hit by a stray bullet while on his bike in…
Youths of Bayelsa state have taken to the streets of Yenagoa, the state capital, to express gratitude to Governor Douye Diri for the peace and Infrastructural development enjoyed in the state. The Youths comprise various groups, government and non governmental bodies from the eight local government councils in the state under the prosperity youth coalition that is led by Mr Doubara Komokou. State reporters revealed that Bayelsa youths protested peacefully and converged at the State’s Government House, where they were received by Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakp, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State on behalf of the Governor. Ewhrudjakp thanks the peaceful conduct…
Participating in protests can be a powerful way to make your voice heard, but it’s essential to prioritize your safety. A nationwide protest in Nigeria, which is scheduled to be held from August 1-10 across the 36 states of the Federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, seeks to force the government to address the harsh economic realities bedevilling the populace. As Nigerians plan to make their voices heard, here are ten ways to stay safe during the #EndBadGovernanceProtest: 1. Stay Informed: – Keep up with the latest news and updates about the protest. Follow reliable sources on social media and…
The Edo State Police Command has promised to support and protect protesters provided it is carried out peacefully in the state. Briefing journalists on Wednesday evening, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, said it is the right of the citizens to protest. “We had a meeting with some leaders of the protest, we have agreed that it must be peaceful, we are going to protect them but there will be no blocking of roads or violence” According to him, residents who don’t want to participate in the protest would be allowed to go about their normal businesses. “Police…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has thrown his weight behind the protest over the heightened cost of living crisis under President Bola Tinubu’s watch, adding that he is ready to join the protests because it is the democratic right of citizens. Mr Yusuf backed the nationwide protest during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano Government House on Wednesday. “For us, protest is a democratic right of every citizen. I want the protesters to carry out their procession with caution, as some criminal elements plan to hijack the protest,” Mr Yusuf said. He added, “If you embark on a peaceful procession, I…
Muslim community in Ardo Kola Local Government in Taraba State receive standing ovation for praying to Allah for a better Nigeria instead of joining the #EndBadGovernance protest.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, August 1, called on people protesting against President Bola Tinubu’s administration (protesters) to embrace dialogue. According to the Vanguard Newspaper. Wike said the government is ready to listen and also walk them through some governance issues that they may not have been privy to. He said Abuja as the nation’s capital remained a precious asset to the country, noting that if the FCT is destroyed, it will have negative consequences on the entire country. Wike said: “Let me take this opportunity to commend the people, the youths of Abuja for not being violent. We…