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

PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail federal govt – Tinubu Despite arrest threats, Emefiele fails to appear before reps Protesters block Lagos-Benin expressway over petrol scarcity Zulum orders finance ministry…

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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…

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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…

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EndSars

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…

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[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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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We are fully with you | Group holds rally in support of Buhari

A group of pro-Buhari protesters on Thursday held a solidarity rally in support of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. The protest was organised by the Center for Civil Soceity and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Tinubu

“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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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#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…

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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…

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