Protests: Organised Civil Society Releases Official Day One Incident Report, Condemns Police Brutality, Calls for Government Engagement
The organised Civil Society Protest Monitoring Situation Room has released a damning report on the first day of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria nationwide protests, condemning the excessive use of force by security agents and calling for immediate government engagement with protest leaders….
Isoko Ethnic Nationality Presidents-General Call for Calm Amidst Nationwide Hunger Protests
Presidents-General of the Isoko Ethnic Nation have called for calm and caution amidst nationwide hunger protests across the country. At a press conference in Ozoro, President of the Isoko Nation Ethnic Nationalities Forum, Chief Alloy Okpelogbo, appealed to the protesting…
Oborevwori Commends Deltans for Embracing Peace
As Nigerians embarked on nationwide hunger protests, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended youths and stakeholders across the state for embracing peace, saying he feels their pains. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Gunpoint Extortion: How Armed Police Officer Terrorized Abuja-Asaba Bound Passengers in Delta
A harrowing tale of extortion and harassment has emerged from a passenger who traveled from Abuja to Delta State on July 19, 2024. The passenger, who wishes to remain anonymous, recounted how an armed police officer, clad in a “Special…
MTN Loses N1.9 Billion to Hackers, Two Students Arraigned in Court
Two students, Timothy Fashina Oluwabukola and Anthony Imonina Odemerho, were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly hacking into MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s computers and stealing airtime and data valued at N1.9 billion. The Prosecutor alleged that…
EndBadGovernance: Nigerians Begin Hardship Protests Across, Despite Government’s Warnings
Despite the government’s last-minute efforts to prevent the demonstration, Nigerians poured into the streets in major cities across the nation to protest against economic hardship. The protests, tagged #EndBadGovernance, were held in response to the country’s worsening economic situation, including…
Civil Society Approves Guideline For Peaceful Nationwide Protests Against Hunger And Hardships
The Leadership of the Organised Civil Society has issued a press statement providing advisories and guidelines for the success of the Nationwide Citizens’ Action against Hunger and Hardships in Nigeria, scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1st to Saturday, August…
Protest: Don’t Try it, ONG President Cautions Planners, Warns against Dangers, Urges Tinubu to Meet Demands
The National President of One Nigeria Group (ONG), a peace and unity Non-Governmental Organisation, Alhaji Muhammad Saleh Hassan, has called on the organisers of the looming nationwide hunger protests scheduled for August 1-10 to jettison the move because it might…
NTYTP Urges Peaceful Protest During #EndBadGovernance Demonstrations
As the planned nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernance begins August 1, 2024, the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP), a leading advocacy group for younger leaders in Nigeria, has urged citizens to conduct themselves peacefully and avoid any form of violence…
Journalists Urged to Take Safety Precautions Ahead of August 1 Protests
The International Press Centre (IPC) has issued a warning to journalists and media professionals to take necessary safety measures while covering the planned nation-wide protests scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The protests, which will hold across the…
Kwara NUJ Election: Allegations of Voter Manipulation Spark Legal Battle
In a dramatic turn of events, the National Industrial Court has halted the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) election, scheduled for today, due to alleged irregularities. The court’s decision comes after a petition filed by Fadeyi Babajide and Saka Laaro,…
