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Police warn IPOB against protesting in Abuja

by Dolapo Adelana The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, Musa Kimo, has warned members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against holding its planned protest in Abuja. Kimo issued the warning in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Usen Omorodion, in Abuja on Sunday. He said as a professional organisation,... Read More

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April 27, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Adesua Etomi and Toyin Aimakhu face off at NEC Live, Ghost goes to jail in teaser for Power season 4 | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Toyin Abraham and Adesua Etomi in heated argument at NEC Live Nollywood actresses, Toyin Abraham and Adesua Etomi had a face off at the second session of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference currently holding... Read More

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April 26, 2017

Shi’ites protest detention of El-Zakzaky at N’Assembly

by Dolapo Adelana The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly to protest the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. A former youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deji Adeyanju also joined the protest. The protesters marched through the Federal Secretariat Complex. The placards had messages like “Obey Court Order,... Read More

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April 22, 2017

‘Touch Dino and face our wrath’ | Women protest attack on Dino Melaye

by Azeez Adeniyi Some women on Saturday protested over the reported attempt to kill Senator Dino Melaye in Aiyetoro-Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Some gunmen had stormed Melaye’s house in the area and opened fire. The women who carried placards marched to the Senator’s house. [Read Also: DINO MELAYE ESCAPES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT] The placards... Read More

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April 21, 2017

Protest: Police release Deji Adeyanju, others

The police has released former head of new media, Deji Adeyanju. Adeyanju was arrested for staging a peaceful protest against the secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, on Thursday. [Read Also: ADEYANJU, OTHERS ARRESTED FOR PROTESTING SECRET TRIAL OF NNAMDI KANU] Convener of the Advancement of National Transformation (MANTRA), Jude Ndukwe who had called for his... Read More

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April 21, 2017

Adeyanju, others arrested for protesting secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu

The former head of new media for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Convener of pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has reportedly been arrested in Abuja. In a series of tweets on Friday, Adeyanju said he was stopped from entering the Unity Foundation park for the protest against the secret trial... Read More

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April 21, 2017

Benue youth barricade road, kill 6 over herdsmen attack

by Azeez Adeniyi In response to attacks on two villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Benue youths on Thursday protested and barricaded the Npayango Federal Highway in the state. Some suspected Fulani herdsmen had reportedly attacked and killed many in Tse Igba Uke and Aliade villages in Gwer Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday... Read More

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April 6, 2017

Shiites protest continued detention of El-Zakzaky at National Assembly

by Azeez Adeniyi Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Thursday protested the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky at the National Assembly. The protesters under the aegis of the Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement In Nigeria (AFIMN), decried the deteriorating eye condition of Zakzaky. Speaking on behalf of the protesters,... Read More

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April 5, 2017

The Thread: The Pepsi ad is not only stupid, it’s also dangerous

Pepsi put out an ad and it is has gotten backlash. Before we go on, here’s the ad. Pepsi's facing some [major] backlash across social media scene for this new ad featuring Kendal Jenner. Thoughts?https://t.co/5qzR4BpOVy — Y! Online (@YNaija) April 5, 2017 African Americans are not sitting down for this ad. It has stoked anger, disbelief... Read More

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April 4, 2017

Just In: Borno indigenes storm National Assembly over Ndume’s suspension (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Indigenes of Borno on Tuesday stormed the premises of the National Assembly to demand the recall of a former senate leader, Ali Ndume. The protesters, who were made up mostly of Borno indigenes resident in Abuja and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) described Ndume’s suspension as unfair. See photos below: Photo credit: Punch... Read More

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March 30, 2017

Opinion: Between Nigeria and Amnesty International

by Jideofor Adibe A group of protesters recently barricaded the Abuja office of Amnesty International (AI) and asked the international organisation to quit Nigeria within 24 hours. One Melvin Ejeh, said to be the Executive Director of Global Peace and Rescue Initiative, (GOPRI) and who spoke on behalf of the protesters reportedly warned that the... Read More

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March 24, 2017

Ex-militants threaten to protest over non-payment of stipends

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Niger Delta militants have threatened to stage a protest over delayed payment of stipends in the amnesty programme. A statement by the former militants read, “We are calling for the immediate release of the balance sum of the 2016 supplementary budgetary allocation … to avert any situation that will warrant beneficiaries... Read More

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March 23, 2017

BREAKING: Arik airlines workers shut down operations

Labour unions in the aviation sector on Thursday shut down have shut down Arik airlines over failure to reinstate sacked members. Staff of the airline on Thursday barricaded the entrance of the airline’s office at the Lagos airport. The unions include the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of... Read More

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February 20, 2017

UNIABUJA students block Abuja expressway over colleague’s death

by Dolapo Adelana Students of the University of Abuja on Monday morning blocked the Abuja – Gwagwalada highway, the main expressway into Nigeria’s capital city. The students are protesting the alleged killing of their colleague by a wreckless driver. According to them the driver ran over the student and injured four students. The protesters blocked... Read More

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February 15, 2017

13 years after, Obasanjo apologises to Joe Odumakin

Civil rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin Tuesday said former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo apologised to her for an incident which occurred 13 years ago during his tenure. Odumakin, who stated this via her Instagram account said the former president apologised to her on behalf of security operatives who manhandled her during a protest in 2004.... Read More

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February 9, 2017

Nigerians should not expect ease without some level of pain – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigerians should not expect ease without first enduring pain. He said this when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress who protested in Abuja today. The protesters had earlier been stopped from gaining access to the Presidential Villa. Osinbajo later sent emissary, asking... Read More

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February 9, 2017

Osinbajo meets labour leaders (PHOTOS)

Acting president Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met with Labour leaders at the Aso Rock villa. The leaders of the organised labour staged a protest to the presidential villa demanding “good governance”. Laolu Akande, spokesman for the acting president, via his Twitter account said the meeting between Osinbajo and the labour leaders was “fruitful”. “Ag. President... Read More

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February 9, 2017

Labour Unions stage protest to Aso Rock (PHOTOS)

Organised Labour comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Thursday staged a protest to the Aso Rock presidential villa demanding “good governance”. NLC president Ayuba Wabba, addressed workers before commencing on the march said it is “criminal” for government not to pay salary and pensions. Wabba added that the demand... Read More

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February 7, 2017

“I am happy to be a coward who spoke out” – 2face

Pop Icon, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face has said he was in tears watching Nigerians troop out to protest on Monday. 2face who was expected to lead the protest had pulled out just a day before. In a video he posted on Instagram on Tuesday, he said he would continue speaking for the people,... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Labour unions to hold protest march on Thursday

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will on Thursday protest the state of the nation, demanding for effective and efficient anti-corruption fight and good governance. President of NLC Comrade Ayuba Wabba disclosed this while addressing journalists on the planned action in Abuja on Monday. The protest is tagged National Day of Action... Read More

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February 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West deletes all Trump tweets, Funke Adesiyan blasts politicians for selling a “two-faced tyrant” to Nigerians | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kanye West may have withdrawn his support for Trump, deletes all Trump tweets Just as everyone else who is displeased about US president, Donald Trump’s performance in the first two weeks of... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. NIGERIANS IN THE UK TAKE TO HIGH COMMISSION, DEMAND TO SEE BUHARI (PHOTOS) Nigerians living in the United Kingdom besieged the Nigeria High Commission. The protesters who held Nigerian flags demanded a 5-minute speech from President Muhammadu Buhari. 2. BREAKING: ANTI-BUHARI PROTESTERS STORM ASO ROCK Anti-Buhari... Read More

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“I am still in support of the protest” – 2face

Music icon, Innocent Idibia also known as 2face has said he was still in support of the protest even though he was not physically present. In a telephone interview with Channels TV on Monday, the singer reiterated that he pulled out due to security concerns. He said, “I don’t have the sole franchise to protest... Read More

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The Thread: What is Nigeria?

The events surrounding the president’s health and the hush-hush treatment the presidency is giving it is, have Nigerians thinking that we are stuck in a repetitive political cycle. Do see below: However, as must always happen, the reign of the class of '66 is coming to an end. It is time for us, once again... Read More

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Insiders: “The police must protect legitimate protesters”

Even the pulling out of 2face is not enough to put out the fire he is ignited, the obvious reason being that there are genuine reasons for protest. Our Insiders also share the opinion that the protest should go irrespective of the set back. One of the Insiders said: “My position remains, citizens are entitled... Read More

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Pro-Buhari protesters flood Abuja

A pro-Buhari volunteer group under the aegis of #IStandWithBuhari is currently protesting in support of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari just as another group of protesters are demanding better governance in Abuja. Chidi Odinkalu, former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission who is with the anti-Buhari group (#IStandWithNigeria) said they are demanding for... Read More

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Opinion: Why you have to protest

by Olakunle Olawole As gloomy as my eyes were when I woke up to the incessant ringtones from my two mobile phones, alas they were calls from fellow Nigerian friends who have been well informed of 2face’s (Innocent Idibia) decision to back out of the already well publicized and generally accepted planned protest scheduled to... Read More