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EndBadGovernance: We didn’t see Khalid tortured in DSS detention – Released protesters

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One of the protesters, Dahiru Hamza from Tudun Wada, Kaduna State, explained that their release was facilitated by the decision of the new DSS Director General. “Honestly, I was not happy with the person who sponsored us, Khalid, because he convinced us that he had police authorization for the

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Protesters from #EndBadGovernance arrive at the villa

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2024 0

The released 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters (minors and adults) who were earlier arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force and discharged by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja have arrived the presidential villa. Justice Obiora Egwatu, had earlier struck out the case against the protesters as requested by the Office of the Attorney General of the […]

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Protesters storm NASS, demand probe of alleged financial irregularities against GTB

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By Tunde Opalana Protesters convened by the Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) on Monday stormed the National Assembly, Abuja to seek legislative probe into alleged “corruption, fraud and financial irregularities” in Guaranty Trust Bank, GTB. The group said the protest was in consolidation of a press conference addressed in Abuja on Thursday, 3rd October

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FG charges 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters with treason

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.Court orders defendants to be remanded at Kuje, Suleja prisons .Police declare Briton, Nigerian wanted for plotting to destabilise Tinubu’s govt .Wanted Briton replies Police, says ‘I’m not a fugitive’ BY ANDREW OROLUA Ten members of the #EndBadGovernance protesters were on Monday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the Federal Government on […]

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In Kano, protestors set fire to the NCC gatehouse

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2024 0

Protesters have set the gatehouse of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Kano State ablaze. The development was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, via his official X account. READ ALSO: Ajuri marks one year in office as Presidential Media… The protesters, who are participating in the […]

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‘All Eyes On Judiciary’: Civil Society warns security agencies not to intimidate, arrest protesters

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has warned security agencies in the country from intimidating and arrest of protesters expressing their civic right which is enshrined in the constitution. The Civil Society group led by Barr. Ifeanyi Nrialike while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday said the warning is imperative as […]

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Protesters demand Ayu’s sack, call national chairman mole in PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2022 0

By Tunde Opalana Protesters numbering about 50 on Wednesday stormed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja carrying placards and banners with various inscriptions calling on the national chairman of the party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to resign from office. The protests by the Concerned Deltans aggravated calls in recent times for […]

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Protests mar Independence Day anniversary in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

By Chioma Joseph About 30 suspects were on Thursday arrested by the police during #RevolutionNow protests held in parts of Lagos State. The protesters numbering over 100 were clad in orange berets and vests. They carried placards with inscriptions demanding better governance, an end to insecurity, better equipped hospitals etc. Some of the protesters had […]

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#RevolutionNow: How police arrested and charged 19 protesters to court

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2020 0

Femi Adeyeye, one of the Coordinator of the #RevolutionNow protest in Lagos, has narrated how policemen arrested and charged 19 of the protesters to Ikeja Magistrate Court for conduct likely to cause breach of peace.  Adeyeye who spoke with Daily Times, through our correspondent, Chioma Joseph, said that protesters had converged at Ikeja Under Bridge […]

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Protesters kick against lockdown in Lagos, attack police officers

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2020 0

A group of protesters in Lagos on Monday allegedly ttacked some police officers, eaving at least five of them injured in the process. The protest against the security agents, which turned bloody, occurred in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state. Some youths in the community had a face-off with police officers whom they accused […]

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Protesters seek Oshiomhole’s resignation

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

Oshiomhole enough is enough. We want Oshiomhole to park his load and leave that office. Oshiomhole is not the only Nigerian that can manage that office some protesters who stormed the Abuja headquarters of the All Progressive Congress APC have said Genesis Johnson speaking for the protesters said Oshiomhole continued stay in office as APC […]

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Terrorism: Protesters storm Lagos over involvement of Iran, Amnesty International in plot to cause unrest in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

Protesters on Monday, stormed the Freedom Park, Lagos to cry out against the alleged involvement of Iran and the Amnesty International to cause unrest in Nigeria. The protesters, under the aegis of the Concerned Progressives, claimed the Government of Iran and Amnesty International were sponsoring violent groups and activities aimed at causing political, religious and […]

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Security clampdown in India to contain protests

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2019 0

Mobile internet services were on Friday suspended and security tightened in several areas of India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, which has seen violent protests over a new citizenship law. “The law and order is absolutely under control, we continue to have strategic deployment of forces,’’ Uttar Pradesh Police chief OP Singh said in the […]

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Breaking: SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Clement Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association urging him to “publicly express concerns about the growing human rights violations and abuses in Nigeria and call on the authorities to end violent attacks on peaceful protesters and to take urgent measures […]

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Shiite protesters, police clash in Beirut over social media post

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

Beirut – Violent clashes erupted late on Monday between riot police and followers of Hezbollah and the Amal movement in central Beirut after a social media posting critical of the Shiite community and leadership emerged. The video shows a man insulting the Shiite community in Lebanon, Shia Imams and leaders of Hezbollah and the Amal movement. […]

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Protesters storm Court, seek Sowore’s prosecution

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

A group of protesters under the aegis of Guardian of Democracy Initiative on Friday, stormed the premises of the Federal High Court, venue of the ongoing trial of #RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore. The protesters who booed at Sowore upon his arrival in court, demanded for the prosecution of the former Presidential Candidate, carrying placards and […]

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Protesters tackle NASS on hate speech bill

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

Abuja – A group of protesters on Wednesday went to the National Assembly to demand for withdrawal of the bills on hate speech and social media. Deji Adeyanju, a civil activist who led the protesters to the National Assembly gate described the bills as “obnoxious”. The protesters carried placards bearing various inscriptions aimed at rejecting […]

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Protesters shutdown Amnesty International’s office in Abuja over plot to destabilize Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2018 0

Activities at the Abuja office of Amnesty International was temporarily brought to a halt as over 1000 protesters on Wednesday stormed the office to protest what they described as ‘plot to destabilise Nigeria.’ The angry protesters claimed that the international had concluded plans to release a report, which would attempt accuse the government troops and […]

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FCT Police ban protesters gathering at Unity Fountain

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2018 0

As the Federal Capital Territory Friday battled security concerns with several activities of protesters counting from the supporters of leader of Shiites Islamic movement and the BBOG group on different activities, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of Nigeria police force Friday banned protests and rallies at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, in an effort […]

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Gov Ortom escapes death over protest against herdsmen killings

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

…Buhari orders arrest of perpetrators Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Wednesday escaped death when he was stoned while trying to calm protesters at Wurukum in Makurdi, the state capital. The protesters, who were aggrieved as a result of the fresh killings by the suspected herdsmen, also booed Ortom, who had earlier raised the alarm […]