Protests

August 16, 2017

Why Charly Boy’s fight is not necessarily for the youth

by Alexander O. Onukwue Is it reasonable that every move that Charly Boy has made with regards to his new movement has been subject to criticism from the youth? The sixty-six-year-old grandfather, known for his maverick cross-dressing and controversial photo-ops is one of those public figures who divide opinion as to their relevance in Nigeria.... Read More

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Charly Boy, Protests, youth

August 16, 2017

#OurMumuDondo Movement suspends anti-Buhari protests

Convener of the #OurMumuDonDo movement, Charly Boy has suspended the #ResumeorResign protest after the attack on them by hoodlums at the Wuse market, Abuja. The group while announcing the suspension of the protests at the Unity fountain, Maitama Abuja said they needed to restrategise. Some hoodlums had attacked members of the movement when they tried... Read More

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August 12, 2017

The Thread: This is why America is plagued by White Supremacists today

While Abike Dabiri and Buhari’s aides are rejoicing over seeing their president’s face (which we’re sure will result in more clampdowns on anti-Buhari speech/protests), America is bemoaning the rise and rise of White Supremacists. Last night, a “Unite for Right” rally was held in Charlottesville, Virginia. It swiftly turned violent. Today, the Governor of Virginia... Read More

America, donald trump, Internal instability, Protests, The Thread, White supremacists

August 12, 2017

The Thread: “Give them a world where you can’t say ‘Christmas'” | Americans blast White Supremacists

Trump’s America is burning. Last night, at the University of Virginia, white nationalists wielding torches clashed with counter-protesters. NBC reports, “chants of “You will not replace us!” and “Blood and soil!” were met with shouts of “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA!” Today, the violence continued, with Supporters of the “Unite the Right” rally... Read More

America, donald trump, Neo Nazis, Protests, Unite the right rally, Virginia, White supremacists

[The Activism Blog] We appreciate Deji Adeyanju for leading protests demanding Buhari’s return

Deji Adeyanju, the erstwhile National Youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now an activist. Adeyanju, a young and promising Nigerian youth has found himself doing something else apart from politics. He is leading a group of over 300 Nigerians including the ‘Area Fada’ Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) in calling for the return... Read More

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Charly Boy, deji adeyanju, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Protests

[The Injustice Blog] When will the Nigeria Police Force stop being stupid during protests?

On January 01 2012, there was a nationwide outcry over the Federal Government’s removal of subsidy on petroleum products. This led to anti-subsidy protests across the country tagged #OccupyNigeria. The Lagos version of the protest was at Gani Fawehinmi Garden Ojota. Ademola Aderinde was shot dead by a trigger happy policeman while playing football on the... Read More

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[The Activism Blog] The Senate’s statement on protests demanding Buhari’s resignation is foolish

The Bukola Saraki-led eighth Senate has been a plethora of jesters. Irrespective of party affiliation they are all the same and have contributed little or nothing to national development. If Senators are not spending billions buying cars, they are busy arguing on the Custom’s boss refusal to wear the service’s uniform. Their helmsman has spent... Read More

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President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests, senate, statement, The Activism Blog

The Thread: These are the implications of allowing Buhari remain a ‘Missing President’

Our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, is causing quite the disruption in the land. Lauretta Onochie is mouthing off, concerned citizens have staged a protest in Abuja, and the Nigerian police returned to type. This picture will go down in National memory as another example of Govt crackdown on peaceful protests in the 18th year of... Read More

APC, Buharia still MIA, Constitutional Ammendments, Demola Olarewaju, party politics, Protests, Senate's overwatch, The Thread

Buhari has broken no law…calls for his resignation is noise-making – Senate

The Senate has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not violated any law through his absence in the country for 90 days. The senate made this known in a statement released by its spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi. The upper chamber said this while reacting to protests by groups, demanding the President’s resignation. It said the protesters were... Read More

law, medical vacation, President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests, resignation, senate

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

Germany, President Trump, protesters, Protests, St Pauli football club, Welcome to hell

LAUTECH

Thought Experiment: What would American students do if they had to live the hell of LAUTECH students?

We all know one of the most tender pressure points in the land of the free (a.k.a America) is Race. In politics, welfare, opportunities, life, everything; even in academia. That’s why, as a Nigerian (where absolutely nothing works in our favour, not even our sameness of race) what I’m about to describe seems like a... Read More

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Biafra: Children stage protest against secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu

by Dolapo Adelana The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it would continue to engage the use of children in its protests against the secret trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the said the strategy which was deployed in Aba, Abia will be replicated... Read More

children, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Protests, Secret trial

BREAKING: Detained UNILAG students freed

by Dolapo Adelana The fourteen students of the University of Lagos remanded in prison on Saturday have been freed, according to Premium Times. The students who appeared at a Mobile Court in Oshodi Thursday were accused of “riotous invasion” of Lagos-based station, Television Continental (TVC) by the Police. More to follow…

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Detained UNILAG students arrive court premises

by Dolapo Adelana The 14 students of the University of Lagos remanded at the Kirikiri prison over the weekend have arrived the mobile court in Oshodi, Premium Times reports. According to the online news medium, the students arrived in a police convoy, Thursday, chanting solidarity songs. The students were remanded in Kirikiri Prison on Saturday, on the orders... Read More

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The Thread: People have every right to be angry about Pepsi’s ad. Here’s why

Pepsi recently released an ad, which can easily be described as dumb, by any standard. As if to put to the signature on dumb, the star of the ad was none other than Kendall Jenner. It showed Kendall dispersing a protest by offering a police officer a can of Pepsi to cool his thirst. Pepsi's... Read More

Kendall Jenner, nigeria, Pepsi's new campaign, Protests, The Thread, Wole II

Protesters stall Senate’s plan to recall Ndume

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday failed to mention the issue about recalling suspended lawmaker representing Borno south senatorial district, Ali Ndume. Some protesters had besieged the National Assembly, demanding the recall of Ndume who was suspended for six months. According to NAN, a source in the national assembly said they had intended to recall Ndume at... Read More

Ali Ndume, Bukola Saraki, plan, Protests, senate

February 23, 2017

Xenophobia: Leave Nigeria in 48 hours, students threaten MTN, DSTV, Shoprite

by Dolapo Adelana The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all South African companies in Nigeria to relocate over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The ultimatum was issued at a peaceful demonstration at some South African companies in Abuja on Thursday. During the march the students... Read More

DSTV, MTN, NANS, Protests, Shoprite, south africa, students, ultimatum, Xenophobia

February 14, 2017

Still on the Matter: Lessons from the #IStandWithNigeria protests

A week ago, Nigerians trooped out (en masse?) to protest a number of inadequacies that have become associated with living Nigerian. They used the tagline #OneVoiceOneNigeria. Some of you may have talked about it using the hashtag #IStandWithNigeria. You probably tweeted about the lack of electricity or the fact that prices have doubled while incomes... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Plot to trigger nationwide anti-Buhari protests ongoing

A group known as the Northern Patriotic Assembly says it has uncovered plots to trigger nationwide protests against President Muhammadu Buhari, The Cable reports. Spokesman of the group, Kwuanu Terrence, who disclosed this at a press conference on Monday, said a “refined model of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG)” will be launched in the coming days.... Read More

Kwanu Terrence, Northern Patriotic Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests, Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Umaru Yar'Adua

February 10, 2017

Nigerians in the UK deny protesting against Buhari

Nigerians in the United Kingdom have denied staging any protest against President Muhammadu Buhari. The UK chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) said this in an electronic statement signed by its Coordinator Engr Adeka Onyilo. On Monday a Twitter user, @KIsijola posted photos of some Nigerians allegedly protesting in front of the Nigerian... Read More

Engr Adeka Onyilo, President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests, uk

February 8, 2017

Recession will soon be history – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reassured Nigerians that the current economic recession in the country will soon be over. Osinbajo stated this in a statement while reacting to the #IStandWithNigeria protests held in some parts of the country on Monday. In the statement personally signed by Osinbajo entitled “We are committed to engagement with our... Read More

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, economy, police, Protests, recession

February 8, 2017

Opinion: Why the youth must be politically active

by Ibironke Oluwatobi The outlook of politics in Nigeria gives an impression of an engagement for individuals who are advanced in age. Participation of youths appears to be restricted to the grassroots and platforms offered by the media, particularly the social media. For most youths, the idea of active participation in politics is a negative... Read More

nigeria, Nigerian Youth, opinion, Political participation, Politics, Protests

February 7, 2017

Osinbajo commends police for proper management of protests

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for handling the nationwide protest embarked upon yesterday professionally. Osinbajo said this in a statement on Tuesday. He also said the recession will soon be over “with complete focus on improving the economy every day.” The statement reads, “I commend the... Read More

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February 6, 2017

Nigerians in the UK take to High Commission, demand to see Buhari (PHOTOS)

Nigerians living in the United Kingdom are currently at the Nigeria High Commission. According to a Twitter user, @KIsijola, the protesters who held Nigerian flags are demanding a 5-minute speech from President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigerians protesting in front of the Nigeria High Commission in the UK demand for a 5min speech from Buhari. #IStandWithNigeria @YemieFash... Read More

President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests, uk

February 6, 2017

BREAKING: Anti-Buhari protesters storm Aso Rock

Anti-Buhari protesters have stormed the Aso Rock presidential villa, Abuja. The protesters, who were earlier at the Unity Fountain were addressed by security operatives at the gate of the villa. The #IStandWithNigeria protests is also holding in Lagos. Details later…

Aso Rock, President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests

February 6, 2017

2baba denies report that he was arrested by DSS (READ)

Musician 2baba has denied being arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). On Sunday a Facebook user, Nkena Nwokocha reported that 2baba was arrested by operatives of the DSS. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQIqZ29BMDl/ On Monday, 2baba said he was never arrested. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQKVn9PDIfQ/ Thanks for the concern guys. I'm fine and free. Reports about DSS arrest are not... Read More

#IStandWithNigeria, 2baba, DSS, Protests

February 6, 2017

#IStandWithNigeria: Protesters gather at National Stadium (PHOTOS)

The #IStandWithNigeria protest scheduled for Monday has begun. Protesters are currently at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos to express their displeasure at the situation in the country. The protest led by Enough is Enough (EIE) Nigeria has over 200 protesters as the time of filing this report. Present on ground is Executive Director (EIE), Yemi... Read More

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February 6, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Declare your health status, PDP tells Buhari The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to tell Nigerians his health status. 2. ‘Senate has received Buhari’s letter’ The Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, has... Read More

APC, Health status, letter, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari, Protests, Shehu Sani, The Big 5

February 5, 2017

Soyinka blasts Police for planning to stop #IStandWithNigeria protest

Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has lambasted the Nigeria Police Force for its plan to stop the #IStandWithNigeria protest. In a statement issued on Sunday Soyinka said Freedom of Expression was a Fundamental Human Rights that should not be trampled upon. See Soyinka’s full statement below: AGAIN AT RISK – THE RIGHTS OF LAWFUL ASSEMBLAGE.... Read More

Nigeria Police Force, Protests, Wole Soyinka

February 5, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians deserve its leaders… I have no sympathy or empathy for Tuface

Satirist and author Elnathan John says Nigeria will remain the same if citizens keep treating bad governance with kids gloves. In a series of tweets on Sunday, John said Nigerians need to know that an injury to one is an injury to all. See thread below: Well, he just may be right.

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