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BREAKING: Court Dismisses Case Aimed at Halting #EndBadGovernance Protests

Justice Peter Lifu of the Nigerian High Court has dismissed a motion seeking to prevent Nigerians from participating in #EndBadGovernance protests. The motion, brought forward by Danladi Goje, Buky Abayomi, Adiza, and 13 others, was rejected earlier today. Justice Lifu ruled that the protest, which had garnered significant public attention, had already concluded the previous […]

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OCSC to Tinubu: Restore Subsidies or Face Renewed Protests

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing mounting pressure to reinstate subsidies on electricity and petrol, as civil society organizations in Osun State have warned of the possibility of renewed protests if their demands are not met. The Osun State Civil Societies Coalition (OCSC), which represents various civil society groups in the state, issued a statement […]

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Polish Govt Refutes DSS Claims: Nationals Arrested in Kano Were only Taking Protest Photos

The Polish government stated on Saturday that its seven nationals, recently detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano, were merely photographing a hunger protest in the state. Additionally, six Spanish nationals were also detained during the protest. Contrary to DSS allegations, the Polish government denied that its citizens were waving the Russian […]

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Day 10 of One-Million-Man March: Protest Against Bad Governance Now in Lagos

The one-million-man march against bad governance in Nigeria, now in its tenth consecutive day, continues to gain momentum as thousands of protesters gather in Alausa, Lagos. The protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, is a grassroots movement demanding systemic changes and accountability in the nation’s leadership. The ongoing demonstration in Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State government, […]

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Protests Resume in Abuja, Ibadan, Akure, Abeokuta Amid Govt Crackdown

Protests have reignited in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ibadan, Akure, and Abeokuta on Saturday, following a brief hiatus triggered by government crackdowns, including raids and arrests of key organizers. The demonstrations, initially sparked by widespread hunger and economic hardship, had garnered significant attention and participation across the country. The hunger protests, which first erupted […]

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Protesters Overcome Police Siege, Converge on Abuja for Day 10 of One-Million-Man March

On Saturday, August 10, 2024, protesters fulfilled their vow to participate in a one-million-man march as part of the ongoing “End Bad Governance” movement, gathering in large numbers at two locations in Abuja: Apo and Lokogoma districts. The protesters strategically avoided the heavily guarded MKO Abiola National Stadium and Eagle Square, where police and military […]

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Police Tighten Security for Planned One-Million-Man Hunger Protest

In anticipation of the planned one-million-man march on Saturday, aimed at ending the #EndBadGovernance protests, the Rivers State Police Command has announced heightened security measures and warned that any protests outside designated venues will result in arrests. The police identified the two approved protest locations as Isaac Boro Park and Pleasure Park, both situated along […]

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Hunger Protest: Trading Blame Between Tinubu And Governors

By Emmanuel Aziken As Nigerians ponder over the lessons of the recent protest against bad governance and hunger in the land, it is becoming clear that those who ordinarily should reset the course of governance in the country have not drawn any lesson from the uprising against the status quo. That much was espoused in […]

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NLC Issues 7 Fresh Demands to FG in #EndBadGovernance Protests

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has presented a series of demands to the federal government amidst the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. These demands were outlined in a communique signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday. Reversal of Harmful Policies The NLC […]

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Nationwide Protests: Organizers Call for Immediate Removal of IGP

The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organizing Committee has called for the immediate dismissal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, following the killing of protesters across the country. This demand was made during a candlelight symposium held in honor of the victims at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday evening. The committee, based […]