Tag: Hardship protest

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: Tinubu must be held accountable for violent protest in North – Shehu Sani

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Shehu Sani on protests

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has blamed the violent turnout of the #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest against hunger and hardship in the northern region on President Bola Tinubu. His stance follows reports of violent protests in some northern States during the protests. Some of the protesters were also reported to have displayed the Russian flag, a move experts described as treasonable. While reacting to the development in several posts on his X account, Sani, who represented Kaduna-Central district in the 9th Senate,  blamed the violence on President Tinubu. He wrote: “Northern…

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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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Protest: “Flying Russian or Biafran, Arewa, M’Belt flags treasonable offense” – Kaduna Civil Rights lawyer, at LibertyTV

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Barrister Al Zubair

Concerns have continued to trail the new dimension introduced to the ongoing hardship protests whereby protesters were seen flying the Russian flag in some locations in the country. Recently In North-South East, South-West, South-South zones protesters boldly waved their Foreign Ethnic Tribal and Regional flags raising fears of a fresh twist to the already charged atmosphere in the country’s political landscape. Speaking with Civil Rights lawyer, Barrister Al-Zubair Abubakar, during a  LibertyTV Hausa current affairs programme: “INA DALILI”, he described the action of the protesters as a treasonable offense and…

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“Why Northerners are displaying Russian flag” – Ganduje’s ex-aide, Yakasai reveals

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A former media aide to ex-Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, has given  explanation why Northerners are displaying Russian flags during the nationwide protests. Recall that the trend began as Nigerians took to the streets to protest against hunger and hardship. However, in some parts of the North, protesters were seen in viral clips waving the flag of Russia. Writing on X, Yakasai claimed they were trying to get the attention of the Federal Government. Yakasai tweeted on Monday: “The average northerner is well informed. They heard…

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EndBadGovernance: Protesters storm Wike’s residence in Rivers

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The #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters have reportedly stormed the residence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to demonstrate against the hike in the cost of living in the country. The protesters, seen in large numbers in a viral video yesterday, were chanting and carrying placards with various inscriptions. The house was however guarded by heavy security personnel wielding rifles. While the protesters were reciting the old national anthem, one of the demonstrators said, “That’s Wike’s house”.

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Sowore denounces calls for military takeover amid protests

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Sowore denounces

Human rights activist and Convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, has dissociated the #EndBadGovernance protesters from calls for a military takeover. In a post on his X social media handle, Sowore addressed speculations that the on-going protests against nationwide hunger and hardship were intended to instigate a military coup. He emphasised that the struggle for freedom includes all institutions involved in promoting poor governance, including the Nigerian military, but is not aimed at supporting a military takeover. He stated: “We must reiterate that our struggle for freedom, culminating in…

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Protests: “Don’t open on Tuesday”,Youths warn business owners in Rivers

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Rivers protest

#EndBadGovernance protesters in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, yesterday warned business owners in the city not to open for business today, Tuesday, or else risk possible attack. The protesters issued the warning at a Lagos bus stop, where several businesses were opened amid the nationwide protest. The protesters, who converged around Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt old township, around 8am, marched the adjoining streets with placards calling for improved governance in the country. The irate youths, including men and women, as they trekked, chanted: “Tinubu must go!, Wike must go!, Akapbio…

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Video showing Police officers screaming: ‘Hold them, kill them, collect’ as they open fire on Abuja protesters sparks outrage

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NIGERIA CRIME POLICE DEMO

A video released on tge social media yesterday has sparked widespread outrage, showing a high-ranking police officer issuing orders to kill protesters in Jikwoyi, Abuja. The footage reveals a chaotic and distressing scene as officers, equipped with bulletproof vests, initially used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators before resorting to live ammunition. The video captures the harrowing moment when officers, advancing through fleeing civilians, received orders to “kill them” as they opened fire on unarmed protesters. The chaos is evident as gunshots ring out, halting vehicular traffic and sending people…

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