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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 to ensure their safety. The Situation Room for the #EndBadGovernanceProtest in Delta State condemned the ongoing harassment, which it said has targeted protesters in various locations, including the Effurun Roundabout, Enerhen Junction, Otovwodo, Sapele, and other communities. According to reports, protesters have been subjected to intimidation,…
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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 was staged by different groups with no specific leaders. Many shops and businesses were closed, likely out of fear of looting. Vehicular traffic was sparse, and the atmosphere was like election days, with quiet streets. Protesters moved from different locations on the Aba/Port Harcourt Expressway to…
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#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 online newspaper CrossRiverWatch, Mr Jonathan Ugbal, is among the arrested journalists. It was gathered that they were taken by security personnel, along with other activists Read More
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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 a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, emphasised that Akpabio never made such remarks. “He (Akpabio) was merely quoting the Managing Director of Read More
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- August 1, 2024
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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. Initially, the protesters, who had gathered at Nyanya bridge, were peaceful, voicing their concerns about the country’s economic situation. However, tensions escalated when a faction began vandalizing public property, including street lights, and hurling stones at soldiers. Read also: Minister laments looting of Kano Tech Hub by…
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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 and Public Relations in a statement said the Officers were products of the recently concluded Inspectors Board interview which took place in all the Police Zonal Command Headquarters in the country. Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd, congratulated the newly promoted officers but reminded…
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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, Udo Udoma in Uyo, the approved venue by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, however, the rains and heavy presence of the security operatives scared away a few protesters who turned up at the venue. It was also gathered that the operatives restricted the protesters from…
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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 low and most eatery joints also witnessed low patronage as a result of the protest. Major strategic points were manned by security agencies as protesters were restricted to the Metropolitan Square on Asa Dam Road, in Ilorin, the state capital. Private businesses and financial institutions partially…
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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 Joe made the allegations during the ongoing protests in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. He, however, noted that a “signal” has been sent to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led Federal Government of Nigeria. He said after the ten days of protest, the protesters…
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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 Adviser on Security Matters to Yobe State Governor, General Dahiru Abdussallam, (Rtd) made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. “The Yobe State Government has considered the security situation in Potiskum, Gashua, and Nguru towns where some hoodlums are taking advantage of the protest to…
