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January 31, 2017

We have not seen one useful criticism of Tuface’s planned protests

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Nigerians are suspicious. Naturally so. Rightly so too. We have been so cheated, so wronged, for so long by people in high places that we are now conditioned to take everything said by anyone that appears to have any sort of privileges with at least a grain of salt. Or a bunch of... Read More

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January 31, 2017

7 things we learnt from 2face’s address on the proposed march

Music icon, 2baba has explained why he decided to lead a march against policies of the government. When he first announced a protest, some celebrities including Davido and Burna Boy had applauded and supported the idea. On Tuesday 2face gave his reasons for wanting to lead the march which is expected to take place on... Read More

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January 31, 2017

The Thread: Burning questions for 2Baba’s critics

In case you are social media averse, and so do not know what is making the rounds today, we’ve got your back. Tuface is the no.1 trending topic on Twitter today because he was inspired to call for a protest against the government, which is not sitting well with a few folks. Reason? He has... Read More

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January 31, 2017

The Thread: The 2Baba protest that everybody is arguing about

2Baba is trending on Twitter today because he called for a protest against the hardship government has inflicted on Nigerians. This is a snippet of what he wrote: “A call for good governance. A call for urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide. A call for nationwide protests as we say No to the... Read More

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January 31, 2017

Stop being a 2face hater | Ruggedman slams Blackface

Rapper, Ruggedman has slammed a fellow artiste Blackface for sharing and approving a post that criticized icon, 2face who plans to lead a protest against the government. Blackface on Tuesday shared a post by Bunmi Awoyemi Divinewealth who described a 2face as an illiterate. The writer in the post titled “Let’s educate the illiterate as... Read More

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January 29, 2017

Thousands of Americans protest Trump’s “Muslim ban” (PHOTOS)

Thousands of Americans have started protesting the decision by President Donald Trump to ban nationals of 7 predominantly Muslim Countries into the US. Nationals of these countries who have valid visas have been unable to enter the US while others have been detained on arrival. See photos from the protests:

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January 27, 2017

#OccupyCBN: Nigerians protest at CBN headquarters (PHOTOS)

A group of Nigerians led by PDP member, Deji Adeyanju on Friday protested at the entrance of the Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters in Abuja. The protesters under the #OccupyCBN umbrella are demanding to know what the CBN is doing concerning the forex exchange crisis. See photos below:

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January 25, 2017

Police, Shiites protesters clash in Abuja

The Police and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites clashed on Wednesday during a protest over the continued detention of its leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The group was protesting at the entrance of the National Assembly when they were teargassed by policemen. The protesters called for the release of Zakzaky... Read More

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January 25, 2017

2face announces nationwide protest against govt policies

Pop singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face has announced he would be leading a nationwide protest against “obnoxious policies” of the Federal Government. 2face took to his Instagram page to announce that the protest will hold on Sunday, February 5 and organized by Nigeria First. He wrote, “A call for good governance. A call... Read More

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January 24, 2017

UNIOSUN declares holiday after death of another student

The Osun State University has been shut down after protests by students following the death of one Feyisara Odeyinks of the department of Anatomy on Monday. It was learnt that Feyisara, a sickle cell patient was taken to a private hospital after falling sick. According to Daily Trust, the doctor had said she would be... Read More

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January 21, 2017

Just In: Policemen shoot UNIOSUN students

Policemen have reportedly shot at some students of the Osun State University while playing football on Saturday morning. According to The Punch, the incident occurred at the Oke Baale area of Osogbo, the Osun state capital. Two students were reportedly hit by the bullets. One of them identified as Abiola Kazeem, was said to have been hit on... Read More

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January 14, 2017

Insiders: “Gov. Ajimobi demonstrated his lack of understanding of his position”

Perhaps it is nothing but blackmail when a sitting governor accuses students protesting the closure of their school for eight months of disrespecting him and telling them to do whatever they want to do. The governor said: “If you want to make trouble, we will wait for you. Whatever will happen, let it happen. You... Read More

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January 14, 2017

Southern Kaduna killings: BBOG criticises Buhari for failing to take action

THe Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group has said President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to stop the killings in Southern Kaduna. The BBOG said this in a statement on Friday during its procession in Abuja to protest against killings in Southern Kaduna. The protest was part of activities to commemorate 1,006 days since the abduction... Read More

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January 11, 2017

N-Power: Lagos applicants besiege Assembly, protest delay of programme

Lagos youths who were accepted for the Federal Government’s N-Power Scheme on Tuesday besieged the Lagos State House Assembly to protest the non-commencement of the programme in the state. The protest forced members of the House to invite the state coordinator of the scheme to explain the delay. The House also directed the Acting Clerk,... Read More

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LAUTECH

January 3, 2017

LAUTECH students to stage protest over 7-month strike

Students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho will stage a protest on January 9 over the continued closure of the institution. In a statement made available to The Punch by Juwon Sanyaolu, acting secretary general, Alliance of Nigerian Students against Neo-Liberal Attacks, the protest is to kick against the planned school fees hike. “The... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Backstory: Arik Air has prolonged issues but remained in denial

by Tolulope Omoyeni Staff of Nigerian airline, Arik Air today staged a protest at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. They are joined in solidarity by members of unions in the aviation sector. In a strike notice signed by Olayinka Abioye, General Secretary, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), and Frances Akinjole, General Secretary,... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Workers shut down Arik Airlines

The staff of Arik Air are currently protesting over non-payment of seven months salary arrears and other anti-labour practices. The protesters are displaying placards at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed airport. The National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Timeline: #PayFalcons | This is how we got here

Nigeria has a habit of treating its heroes shabbily and with disdain. This trend has been a norm over the years, from one administration to another, and it’s apparent that government hardly ever takes any action until they are pushed to the wall – either by public outcry or protests. The case of Nigeria’s triumphant,... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Unpaid allowances: You’d be paid in 48 hours, Kyari assures Falcons

The issue of unpaid allowances between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Falcons will be resolved in two days, according to Abba Kyari. Kyari, who is the Chief Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari made the declaration on Wednesday when he addressed the players who staged a protest to the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock.... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest

The Super Falcons will on Wednesday storm the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to protest against the non-payment of their entitlements. According to a statement by one of the organisers of the planned protest, Aderonke Bello-Ogunleye, obtained by AfricanFootball.com, the team woul visit the State House during the Federal Executive Council meeting that will hold on... Read More

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December 9, 2016

‘Police reportedly attack, arrest protesting LAUTECH students’

Some men of the Nigeria Police in Oyo State have reportedly attacked some protesting students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. The institution has not been on session since June 9 when workers of the university began a strike over non-payment of salaries. A twitter user, @TaiwoAdekolar has reported that some policemen on Friday attacked... Read More

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December 3, 2016

Cross River workers condemn payment of December salary on first day

Civil Servants in Cross River State on Friday protested a move by the state governor, Ben Ayade to pay their December salary on the first day of the month. The civil servants had received their salaries on the first day of December. According to the workers, the decision will cause hardship during the holidays. A... Read More

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December 1, 2016

JUST IN: Shi’ites protest at NASS over continued detention of El-Zakzaky

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites are currently protesting the continued detention of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-zakzaky, Punch reports. The Shi’ites are demonstrating in front of the National Assembly in Abuja. See photos: Leader of the protesters, Abdullahi Musa said members of the sect were at the National Assembly... Read More

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December 1, 2016

Youth stage protest for Patience Jonathan in Enugu

Some youth of Igbo extraction took to the streets of Enugu on Wednesday in protest against the alleged “persecution” of Patience Jonathan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to The Punch the protesters, under the aegis of Concerned Igbo Youths demanded that the accounts of Mrs. Jonathan be unfrozen. The group, led by its... Read More

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November 28, 2016

Joel Ighosa Ighalo: The making of a truly Nigerian family [NEXT]

by Joel Ighosa Ighalo I do not know if it is appropriate to call them the Bring Back Our Girls Family or not. Indeed, it must consist of people who differ in tribe, tongue and religion, yet these people chose to unite in order to plead the cause of young school girls who are in... Read More

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November 9, 2016

Charly Boy: Fellow frustrated Nigerians, make it a date with us on November 15th

by Charly Boy From Unity Fountain to National Assembly In the life of every human being, there comes a moment when we must make a stand for that which matters. Nigeria is a country that is richly blessed with natural resources and... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Protest in Ondo over removal of Jegede as PDP candidate (PHOTOS)

Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State are currently protesting the confirmation of Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate of the party in the forthcoming election. INEC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim who belongs to the Ali Modu Sheriff faction yesterday. See Photos:

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October 24, 2016

Delta community protest herdsmen attacks, hold SSG hostage

A community in Delta State, Osissa community in the Ndokwa-East Local Government Area is currently protesting the alleged killing of three members of the community by suspected Fulani herdsmen. According to Punch, the protesters are also holding the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Festus Ovie Agas, and his convoy hostage. It was gathered that the... Read More

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