I should say right away that I am an activist in my own right and have been since I was a student. I’m not against protests taking place under the appropriate circumstances, even though the planned nationwide hunger protest meant to put a stop to hardships may not...
protest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly commenced investigations into the bank accounts of individuals and organizations allegedly sponsoring the planned nationwide protest, according to Daily Trust’s report. The anti-graft agency was allegedly directed to collaborate with the Department of State Services (DSS) to gather...
The Federal Government has said Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this while addressing State House correspondents at the end of Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. He...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi- A foremost Humanitarian and Development Non-Governmental Organisation, Ior Gboko Foundation (IGF) has dissociated itself from the planned nationwide protests scheduled to hold from 1st – 10th August 2024. In a press release by its President, Dr Jimmy Ajim, the Foundation acknowledged the Constitutional Rights...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Members of Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA), has suspended sitting for this week to return home from Monday, in order to persuade their constituents not to join the planned nationwide protest. The Lawmakers are to visit their constituencies, engage their people and...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecom operators to immediately restore phone lines blocked due to unverified National Identification Numbers (NINs) linked to Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This follows a weekend of disruptions, where many subscribers were unable to access their...
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed police top brass to protect intending participants of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024. This was contained in a letter by the IGP to the request of human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa. Adegboruwa,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A coalition of civil society groups in Borno State, united by a shared commitment to progress, unity, and patriotism, has publicly denounced the planned nationwide protest. After thorough consultations and careful consideration, the group has decided not to participate in the protest, citing...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Coalition of Youth Leaders of Plateau Communities has publicly distanced itself from the planned nationwide protests organized by unidentified youth groups, citing vague motives and the potential for civil unrest. Speaking during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Member representing Jere Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr Satomi Ahmad FNSE, has appealed to National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS) and by extension their counterparts in the North East sub- region to shelve any plan of joining...
In view of the nationwide protest, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed Vice Chancellors to ensure the security and safety of staff and students in their domain. This is contained in a circular issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki,...
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said its members are not involved in trying to frustrate the proposed nationwide protest by barring subscriber lines or restricting internet access. The ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday night...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, is mobilising Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned Aug. 1 to 10 nationwide protests over hunger and hardship. Speaking during a ministerial engagement with FCT youths from Abuja South Federal Constituency, in Kwali Area Council...
Barely 72 hours to the nationwide mass protest against economic hardship in the country, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Governorship Candidate in the last election in Kogi State, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka has urged citizens to exercise restraint and patience to allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address...
The Nigeria Youths for Atiku (NYFA), a support group for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition says President Bola Tinubu can address the nation and reverse some policies to ease protest threat. The President of NYFA, Prof. Gold Emmanuel, said this in a statement signed by the group’s...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has outlined conditions for some Nigerians who want to use the Eagle Square for the Aug. 1 nationwide protest. Wike gave the conditions during a town hall meeting in Abuja on Saturday, to dissuade FCT residents from...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Despite declaring support for Nigerians on all the reasons given for the proposed planned nationwide protest slated to commence 1st August, 2024, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has however appealed against the protest. CAN in a statement signed by its National President,...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia– The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nasarawa State chapter, has said it would not take part in the proposed protest against bad governance in Nigeria. Similarly, students and youths in the state said they would not be part of the protest scheduled to hold...
A Lagos APC Chieftain, Mr Taofeek Adaranijo, on Saturday urged Nigerian youths to reconsider the proposed nationwide protest to avoid its hijack by hoodlums to cause violence. The APC chieftain said that Lagos could not afford to an experience similar to 2020 EndSARS protest hijacked by hoodlums...