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ENDBANDGOVERNANCE PROTESTS: Police tackles Amnesty International over casualty figures as President gets ready to speak

BY ORIAKU IJELE & ANDREW OROLUA Feelers in Kano, FCT, Rivers and Jigawa on Day 3 of the EndBadGovernance protests did not paint pleasant images indeed as renowned rights group, Amnesty International reported orchestrated suppression of the rights of Nigerians to express themselves by police agents, even as casualty figures are soaring. But the Nigeria […]
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Minimal Anger, Protests in North East Proof of NEDC’s Good Leadership – Group

The Agenda for Development in Africa (ADA) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its exemplary leadership which has resulted in minimal anger and protests in the region despite the ongoing nationwide demonstrations. While other regions grapple with chaos and crisis, the group said the North East has witnessed minimal anger and protests, […]
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We need dialogue, not protests – FG

.Says there’s likelihood the protest may be hijacked by unscrupulous elements, may turn violent .IGP bows to pressure, orders DIGs, CPs to protect protesters nationwide The Federal Government says Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National
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Protest: Choose Peace Over Chaos, Amb. Austin Tells Youths

*urges youths to be wary of those who seek to exploit their frustrations As tensions rise amidst protests and calls for action, Ambassador Austin Peacemaker Inaede has urged Nigerian youths to choose peace over chaos, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and constructive engagement. In a press release on Sunday, Amb. Inaede acknowledged the country’s daunting […]
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EDITORIAL: Averting future protests

Not long ago, six eminent men who have managed the affairs of this nation in the past met with President Muhammadu Buhari in the heat of the #EndSARS protests. The roll call: General Yakubu Gowon, General Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abdulsalami Abubukar and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Their gathering for the […]
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EDITORIAL: Averting future protests

Not long ago, six eminent men who have managed the affairs of this nation in the past met with President Muhammadu Buhari in the heat of the EndSARS protests. The roll call: General Yakubu Gowon, General Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Ernest Shonekan, General Abdulsalami Abubukar and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Their gathering for the […]
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Act on EndSARS protesters’ demands — Group urges Govt

Philip Clement, Abuja The federal government have been urged to listen to the #EndSARS protesters, and ensure that peace and justice prevail and act on their demands. The group called #FixPolitics intiative, which is a research-based citizens collective, made up of Nigerians across various demographic groups and professional endeavours, also called on the federal and […]