Delta: Protesters face harassment despite Police assurances
Peaceful protesters in Delta State, including members of the Take It Back Movement, are facing persistent harassment and intimidation from security forces and ethnic groups, despite assurances from the police…
Rivers residents defy govt’s appeals, rain, join nationwide protest
Despite appeals from the government, traditional institutions and other groups, residents of Rivers State braved the rain on Thursday to participate in the nationwide protest. In Port Harcourt, the demonstrations…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest: Police arrest journalists, protesters in Calabar
Several journalists and activists have been beaten, handcuffed, and taken by security agents to unknown locations in Calabar, Cross River State. Our correspondent reports that the managing editor of the…
Akpabio didn’t say he would eat while others protest -Aide
Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked claims that the Senate President said he would be “eating while protesters are protesting.” Okolugbo, in…
Protest against hardship turns violent in Nyanya, Abuja
The protest against economic hardship and hunger in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday, August 1, descended into violence when some individuals hijacked the demonstration, leading to clashes with the Nigerian Army.…
PSC approves promotion of 7194 inspectors to ASP11
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 7194 Inspectors of Police to the next rank of Assistant Superintendents of Police, ASP 11. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of the Press…
Rains, armed security operatives, police restrictions ruin protests in Akwa Ibom
Early morning rains of Thursday and Police restrictions have botched the nationwide planned hunger protest in Akwa Ibom State. The protesters were meant to kick off at the Unity Park,…
Kwara: Businesses, financial institutions closed over hunger protest
Businesses, financial institutions and shops partially shut their doors to customers in Ilorin, Kwara State capital out of fear over the nationwide hunger protest across the country. Traffic flow was…
August 1: There are threats against peaceful protesters in Delta – Activist alleges
Following the nationwide protest against bad governance in the country, a human rights activist in the Niger Delta, Israel Joe has alleged threats on peaceful protesters from government officials. Comrade…
Violent Protest: Yobe govt imposes curfew in 3 major towns
Following violent protests in some parts of the state, the Yobe State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Potiskum, Gashua and Nguru towns to maintain law and order. Special…