Tag: Planned protest

Tinubu cautions Nigerians against planned nationwide protests

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President Bola Tinubu has called on young Nigerians to refrain from participating in planned protests against the Federal Government’s economic reforms. Recall that some Nigerians, particularly the youth, have planned a nationwide protest from August 1st to 10th to draw the government’s attention to the prevailing hardship in the country. Speaking in Abuja at the National Council of Traditional Rulers meeting, Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), George Akume, cautioned against allowing economic hardship to be exploited by individuals with ulterior motives to incite…

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Economic Hardship: ??’Protests likely to be hijacked’ – UN warns  

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UN warns on protest

The United Nations (UN) Department of Safety and Security has warned that the planned protests in Nigeria may be hijacked by groups with ulterior motives. Recent reports indicate that various Nigerian groups are planning a nationwide protest from August 1 to 10, dubbed: ‘10 days of rage’, to address the country’s soaring cost of living and economic hardship. In a threat and risk assessment finding dated July 19, the UN expressed concerns about the possibility of violence, citing past instances where similar protests in Nigeria escalated. The threat and risk…

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Planned Protest: “We won’t join enemies of peace” – MURIC

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MURIC on Aug 1 protest

The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has  said that its members  will not participate in the  protest being planned over economic hardship in the country alleging that Lagos is being targeted like before for possible  revenge for electoral loss. Its  Executive Director, Professor Ish’aq Akintola, in an issued statement, said Nigerians should acknowledge various efforts being made by the Federal Government to alleviate the suffering of the masses. It therefore advised the youth to be creative and innovative instead of being docile, complacent and destructive. MURIC also advised Nigerian youths not…

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“Shun planned protest”, ACF, Ohanaeze, IGP tell youths

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ACF, Ohanaeze, IGP to youths

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the ?hanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday dissociated themselves from the protest being planned by some shadowy groups. Also yesterday Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani cautioned North’s youths to shun call for protest. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), however, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address grievances being expressed by those planning the protest. ACF National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, said the indices that track human progress, including poverty, illiteracy, health, and security of life and property, tend to place the North at the back. He dissociated…

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“Pervasive corruption is wrecking all sectors, but planned protest’ll cause anarchy” – Gumi

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Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, says though corruption is hampering Nigeria’s development, the planned nationwide protest should be postponed for fear of causing widespread anarchy. The cleric’s statement comes as Nigerians prepare for nationwide protests spurred by severe economic hardship, including soaring inflation and food prices. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page at the weekend, the renowned cleric acknowledged the pervasive corruption wrecking various sectors of Nigerian society, from government institutions to the economy. He warned that the timing of the protest could trigger anarchy in…

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