Abuja witnessed a wave of protests on Monday as demonstrators took to the streets, demanding the immediate dismissal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The protests were fueled by widespread frustration over the ongoing fuel scarcity that has gripped the nation. The demonstration follows a recent […]
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Nationwide Protest May End in Unforeseen Circumstances – Presidency
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has cautioned organizers of a planned nationwide protest to be mindful of its potential outcomes, which may be unpredictable. Mr. Onanuga has accused supporters of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, of being behind the planned […]
Ulama in Kano Advocate for Youth Empowerment to Stem Off Protests
The Coalition of Ulama and Islamic Organizations in Kano State has urged the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement youth skills training, empowerment, and support programs to curb street protests across the country. In a statement issued in Kano on Saturday, the Convener of the Coalition, Dr. Saidu Dukawa, emphasized the importance of these […]
Protest Rocks Katsina As Buhari Commissions Overhead Bridge Project
Some youths in Katsina State have taken to the streets to protest the state of the nation on Thursday. The protest took place shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the Kofar Kaura Overhead Bridge project in Katsina metropolis. An eyewitness told our correspondent that immediately the President left the Kofar Kaura area of capital city, […]