Tag: Hardship

June 12 protest: Falana, CSOs rally Nigerians against hardship, insecurity

Aminu Imam
Falana, CSOs rally against hardship

…As UAD calls for mass action Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and a coalition of civil society organisations have intensified mobilisation for a nationwide protest scheduled for June 12, urging Nigerians to take to the streets over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and what they describe as failures in governance. The planned demonstration, slated for today which coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration, is expected to be held in major cities across the country and is aimed at drawing attention to rising cases of kidnapping, violent attacks, unemployment, inflation, and the…

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“God will not abandon Nigeria” – Jonathan

Aminu Imam
Jonathan on 9ja

…Urges hope amid rising moral crisis Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that Nigeria is facing a dangerous moral and social decline, but maintained that the country will eventually overcome its current hardship through focused leadership, prayers, and collective commitment. Jonathan stated this yesterday at the opening session of the Thirteenth Anglican Synod in Abuja, where he painted a grim picture of a society increasingly troubled by violence, insecurity, and the erosion of values, particularly among young people. Addressing church leaders, bishops, clergy, and delegates, the former president said…

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