Author: statereporter
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…
The Kaduna state police command has said that over 25,000 security personnel have been deployed to strategic flash points in the state to ensure law and order during Thursday’s “protest against hunger and bad governance.” Spokesperson of the command, Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. He said the security personnel include the police, the armed forces and personnel of other security agencies. According to him, the massive security deployment to flashpoints, “is to ensure strict compliance to public order.” On Wednesday the security personnel led by the police commissioner and other top security heads, embarked…
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has cleared the air that he is the Leader of APC in Bayelsa state. State reporters informed that the revelations were made at the Bayelsa state Government house on Wednesday 31 July, when the Minister paid a courtesy visit on the Government of the state. Lokpobri stressed that he is the leader of the All Progressive Congress in Bayelsa state, being the highest ranked member of the party as Minister, adding that the APC under his leadership was united unlike it was under Chief Timipre Sylva, who he said ran…
“I will not tolerate this utter recklessness. It is highly inexcusable, and there will be thorough sanctions against those responsible for this gross negligence” – Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh reacts to Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the 100m Olympic Games in Paris