protesters

January 27, 2023

PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail federal govt – Tinubu; Despite arrest threats, Emefiele fails to appear before reps | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail federal govt – Tinubu Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has once more accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sabotaging the country’s fuel... Read More

African Union suspends Sudan over violence against protesters

According to Al Jazeera, the African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan’s membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU’s Peace and Security Department said in a post on Twitter on Thursday that Sudan’s participation in all AU activities would be suspended with immediate effect – “until the effective establishment of... Read More

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December 13, 2017

Protesters oppose NGO bill, storm National Assembly

Some protesters on Wednesday protested against the planned passage of the ‘NGO bill’ by the National Assembly. The protesters from various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) stormed the National Assembly to kick against the bill. The protesters marched down to the national assembly entrance gate from the Unity Fountain. Why it matters: The House of Representatives Committee... Read More

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EndSars

December 11, 2017

We demand outright scrapping of SARS | Protesters insist

Convener of the #EndSARS campaign, Segun Awosanya has said the group wants the squad to be scrapped and not reformed. Awosanya said this while speaking to #EndSARS protesters at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, on Monday. Background: Nigerians had taken to Twitter to decry the brutality and human rights abuse by officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).... Read More

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October 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: The people of Kwara are reportedly tired of the Sarakis

Or so it seems! According to Sahara Reporters, women and youth in Ilorin held a rally calling for “an end to the Saraki dynasty” in the state. The protesters brandished placards that read vague messages “Kwarans say enough is enough”, ” Cholera, Lassa Fever, Yellow Fever, stop the denial” etc. None of the messages on... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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September 26, 2017

Police drag disabled protesters from ObamaCare repeal hearing (WATCH)

A group of protesters including disability rights activists disrupted the Senate hearing on the GOP’s ObamaCare repeal bill before any substantial issue was discussed on Monday, Politico reports. As the protesters chanted, “No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty”, Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch was, therefore, forced to temporarily suspend the hearing for about 15 minutes. Hatch... Read More

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August 28, 2017

Just In: #OurmumuDonDo storm EFCC office, demand Diezani’s repatriation

Convener of the #Ourmumudondo movement, Charles Oputa popularly Charly Boy and some other protesters have besieged the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja. The group is demanding the repatriation of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is being investigated for corruption in Nigeria and currently in the United Kingdom. Details later…

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August 18, 2017

What the presidency did to anti-Buhari protesters is disgraceful – Ezekwesili

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has said the Presidency blew its chance to regain confidence of Nigerians, after the attack on anti-Buhari protesters. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Ezekwesili said it was “disgraceful” the way the Charly Boy-led protesters were treated. She also added that the visit of the Presidential media team... Read More

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August 15, 2017

“Shame! Shame!” | Protesters boo Trump in New York

Thousands of protesters Monday night booed U.S. president Donald Trump as he arrived in New York. According to New York Times, the protesters lined the streets around Trump Tower as the president returned to the city for the first time as president. Trump who arrived via helicopter before 9 pm was visited by persons camped outside... Read More

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August 14, 2017

Cabal should allow Buhari go home – Protesters

The #ResumeOr Resign group protesting the continued absence of President Muhammadu Buhari has asked his aides to allow him resign and come back home to rest. According to the group on Sunday, the latest pictures and videos of the President showed he was not fit enough to continue. The movement said they would hold the... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Just In: Car crashes into protesters in Charlottesville

A vehicle has plowed into a group of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally Charlottesville, Virginia. Some white supremacists had staged a rally protesting the planned removal of the statue of Gen Robert E Lee from Charlottesville. State authorities had been forced to declare a state of emergency after a clash between the nationalists and... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Anti-Buhari protesters trying to derail war against corruption – Presidency

The Presidency on Thursday said those protesting for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign were trying to derail the war against corruption. In a statement, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the group was “an illegal assembly stealthily organised to deliver a blow to the war against corruption.” He... Read More

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[The Injustice Blog] The APC-led FG has learnt nothing from Jonathan and the PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in the country was a coalition of several political parties majorly the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), a section of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a message of change being... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Senate condemns police attack on anti-Buhari protesters

The Senate on Wednesday said the use of force by the Police to disperse anti-Buhari protesters in Abuja was unacceptable. In a statement on Wednesday by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Senate said it would not support the violation of human rights. The statement read,... Read More

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Buhari is old, he should allow young people take over – Jim Iyke

Popular Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to resume his position or resign. The actor said this on Wednesday when he joined a group of protesters calling for the resignation of the President in Abuja. The co-covener of the Bring Back Our Girls group, Aisha Yesufu also joined the protest. [Read Also: We... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. FG LISTS 27 INDUSTRIES TO ENJOY TAX HOLIDAY The Federal Government has announced a list of 27 new industries that qualified for tax holiday after the administrative suspension on processing Pioneer Status Incentives (PSI) applications. 2. ONE PERSON INJURED AS POLICE ATTEMPT DISMISSING ‘RETURN OR RESIGN’... Read More

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Why we dispersed protesters calling for Buhari’s resignation – Police

The FCT police Command has said it dispersed protesters demanding for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari to prevent “breakdown of law and order.” There had been reports that policemen dispersed the protesters with tear gas and water cannons. Some of the protesters were said to have sustained injuries in the process. But in a... Read More

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A message from protesters vowing to disrupt G20 summit – ‘Welcome to hell’

Anti-capitalist protesters who aim to disrupt the G20 summit for President Trump and other world leaders in Hamburg have just one message: “Welcome to Hell”. According to Reuters, thousands of protesters from around Europe are pouring into the city to join big demonstrations later. The Police are said to have expected around 100,000 protesters in Hamburg,... Read More

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Police open fire on Shi’ites protesters in Kaduna

The Police on Tuesday in Kaduna opened fire at members of the Islamic Movement in Kaduna during a peaceful protest to demand the release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Daily Trust reports. The procession reportedly started along Nnamdi Azikwe western bypass express way before armed police opened fire on the protesters. An eyewitness said a female protester... Read More

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Protesters attack senator, rep in Katsina (WATCH)

Irate youths on Saturday attacked senator representing Katsina south, Abu Ibrahim and Amiru Tukur, member representing Bakori/Danja in the house of representatives at a political event organised by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC). [Read Also: SENATOR, REPS MEMBER ATTACKED BY IRATE YOUTHS IN KATSINA] Watch video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpfQqFGDX0Y

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Protesters storm Amnesty International, give 24 hours to leave Nigeria

by Dolapo Adelana Hundreds of protesters on Monday barricaded the Abuja office of Amnesty International. The protesters under the aegis of Global Peace and Rescue Initiative also have the organisation 24 hours to quit Nigeria. The Executive Director of GOPRI, Melvin Ejeh, who led the protesters said, “If in the next 24 hours AI does not... Read More

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Protesters disrupt Osinbajo’s stakeholders meeting in Edo

Protesters on Monday disrupted a stakeholders meeting held by acting President Yemi Osinbajo in Edo State. The trip by Osinbajo to Edo State is part of efforts by the Federal Government to dialogue with aggrieved persons and groups in the Niger Delta. The protesters demanded that the acting President visit oil producing parts of the... Read More

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February 23, 2017

Xenophobia: Protesters attack MTN head office in Abuja

by Dolapo Adelana Disheartened by the continuous attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, some protesters on Thursday attacked and vandalised the head office of South African owned telecommunications company, MTN in Abuja in apparent retaliation, an MTN spokesman said. “They are protesting against the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. It’s our regional head... Read More

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Tinubu

February 6, 2017

“Your salary should be in Naira” | Tinubu responds to protests, says you have no business with the exchange rate

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday addressed #IstandwithNigeria protesters in Lagos State. The protesters had marched to the Bourdillon home of the former governor of Lagos State. They insisted the former governor addressed them even as security personnel attempted to disperse the protesters. He said, “Nigerians should be patient... Read More

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February 6, 2017

We don’t even know where our President is, protesters lament

A lawyer and human rights activists, Chidi Odinkalu has said President Muhammadu Buhari is not communicating properly with Nigerians. He said this during a protest he led to the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday. Odinkalu berated the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that it has refused to fulfil its campaign promises. “When he wants to talk... Read More

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February 3, 2017

Angry protesters stone Mimiko’s convoy in Akure

Some protesters on Thursday attacked the convoy of Governor Olusegun Mimiko in Akure, Ondo State. They reportedly smashed the side screens of two vehicles in the governor’s convoy. It took the intervention of the men of the state police command to disperse the protesters. There had earlier been a protest at the Ondo Assembly complex... Read More

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January 22, 2017

‘Why didn’t these protesters vote?’ -Trump

US President Donald Trump has asked why millions of Americans protesting against his inauguration as 45th President failed to vote. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump said “Watched protests yesterday but was under the impression that we just had an election! Why didn’t these people vote? Celebs hurt cause badly.” Recall that Trump lost majority... Read More

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January 20, 2017

#Inauguration: Over 90 anti-Trump protesters arrested in Washington DC (PHOTOS)

Riot police have arrested close to 100 anti-Trump protesters in Washington D.C. Over 500 demonstrators stormed the streets of Washington as they shops and building smashing windows and glasses. Police blasted them with tear gas and stun grenades. The protesters smashed glass panes at a Bank of America branch, a McDonald’s outlet and a Starbucks... Read More

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January 20, 2017

Arms deal scandal: Protesters storm EFCC office, demand Fayose’s arrest

Some women and youths on Friday stormed the headquarters of the Economic and Financial crimes commission (EFCC) demanding the prosecution of the Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose for his involvement in the arms deal scandal. The protesters under the umbrella of Patrotic Mothers without borders said the governor cannot continue to enjoy immunity. The leader of... Read More

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