Tag: #EndBadGovernance

#EndBadGovernace: FG traces N83bn protest funds, arrests political collaborators

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FG traces protest funds

The Federal Government has reportedly traced not less than N83 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat money channelled towards the recent nationwide protests against bad governance and hunger in the country. National Security Adviser, (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, reportedly stated this while making his presentation at the inaugural meeting of the Council of State convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The funds, it was said, include $50m of cryptocurrency — $38m of which were blocked in four cryptocurrency wallets — and N4bn contributed by various political actors…

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#EndBadGovernance: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina residents shun 1million-man protests

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#EndBadGovernance protesters

It was a beehive of socio-economic activities yesterday, as the residents of Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States shunned the one-million-man nationwide protests. According to reports from the three States, hordes of people were seen busy undertaking their routine public and private activities. It was gathered that markets, motor parks, supermarkets and other economic activities were going on unfettered, oblivious of the proposed protests. Commercial motorists and motorcyclists were also seen busy conveying passengers to and from their various destinations. Security agents were also seen patrolling major streets, protecting critical State…

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EndBadGovernance organisers plan -million-man Grand Finale protest across Nigeria

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#EndBadGovernance protesters

The ‘Take It Back Movement’, a leading organiser of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, in conjunction with other protest organisers, has announced plans for a massive one-million-man protest across all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, today, Saturday. According to National Coordinator of the Movement, Sanyaolu Juwon, this event marks a critical juncture in their nationwide campaign, which began on August 1, 2024. He said, “The Take It Back Movement (TIB), side-by-side with other organisers and organisations, will on August 10, lead a monumental one-million-man protest in each…

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How hoodlums hijacked hunger protests, unleash chaos in Northern States

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Hoodlums take over protests

…”Majority of protesters are ignorant almajiris” – Nasarawa Gov. Sule Hunger protests initiated by groups under #EndBadGovernance last Thursday spiraled into chaos across Northern States of the country. Initially peaceful, the protests quickly turned violent, with hoodlums hijacking the movement. Kano, Kaduna, Borno and Yobe States were rocked by violent protests that erupted from initial demonstrations against economic hardship. What began as peaceful demonstrations quickly escalated into widespread unrest, with protesters clashing with security forces and looting public and private property. Hoodlums however, hijacked the protests, causing significant damage to…

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Four Northern political heavyweights under probe over Russian flags display during hardship protests

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#EndBadGovernance protesters

Nigeria’s security agencies are investigating at least four politicians from the country’s northern part over the use of Russian flags by #EndBadGovernance protesters. Multiple sources told newsmen that the political bigwigs, who hail from Katsina, Kaduna and Kano States, were principal actors who instigated the use of Russian flags among demonstrators in the North to fan the embers for an unconstitutional regime change. According to one of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter: “Four principal actors have been…

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Protest: “Look beyond present ‘temporary’ pains” – Tinubu begs Nigerians

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Tinubu begs

President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn. In an official video released by the State House yesterday, Tinubu acknowledged the country’s on-going hardships due to the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the Naira. He noted that Nigerians’ pain was compounded by what he described as an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and his helpful plans for the country.

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EndBadGovernance: Military contradicts IGP, admits use of live ammunition on protesters

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Military contradicts IGP

The Nigeria Police’s claim over non-use of ammunition on protesters took a new dimension yesterday, as the Nigerian Army confirmed that one of its men murdered a teenager in Zaria, Kaduna State. Recall that the #EndBadGovernance protest, which started on a peaceful note, later degenerated into violence in different parts of the country. Also, recall that the first reported incident of killing was in Suleja, Niger State, where at least 6 protesters were allegedly shot by security operatives trying to restore order. Next was in Kubwa, Abuja, where a teenager…

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#EndBadGovernance: “No going back on 10-day protest” – Key organisers

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#EndBadGovernance key organisers

Organisers of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest against hunger and hardship have vowed to continue their agitation until the tenth day despite the deployment of security operatives to intimidate them. In an interview with newsmen yesterday, the former country director of ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi and Hauwa Mustapha, a key organiser of the protest, stated that they would persist in demonstrating at the Moshood Abiola Stadium until the conclusion of the 10-day protest. Recall that on Tuesday, other protesters had abandoned the cause, leaving only the two women at the stadium.…

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DSS arrests #EndBadGovernance protest leader in Abuja

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DSS arrests

Operatives of the Department of State Services, (DSS), have arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Micheal Lenin. Lenin was reportedly picked up by the DSS around 2 am yesterday, at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. Speaking with newsmen, the Director of Mobilisation, ‘Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola’, said Lenin’s house was raided by the DSS. He alleged that the DSS also assaulted him during his arrest. Adenola said, “ Lenin has been arrested by the…

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#EndBadGovernance: IBAN urges Police, security agencies to stop attacking journalists on line of duty

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Ramalan IBAN

The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN) has called on the Police and other security agencies to stop the increasing attacks on journalists covering the on-going #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. In an issued statement on Saturday, IBAN expressed deep concern over the indiscriminate harassment and assaults on Journalists, who are performing their Constitutional duties. The statement, signed by IBAN Chairman Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, calls for immediate action to protect journalists and uphold their rights as they cover the nationwide protests. He emphasised that while maintaining law and…

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