Tag: protests
Tinubu orders release of minors, vows to punish officials for infractions
President Bola Tinubu has ordered immediate release of all minors currently facing charges over their involvement in the August’s #EndBadGovernance protests.
Tinubu also directed the...
Obi to Nigerian leaders: We must urgently address issues fueling protests
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has enjoined Nigerian leaders to give urgent attention to the demands of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters, following their demonstrations...
Protest: Streets deserted, schools, banks, markets closed in Ibadan
Some protesters on Thursday, August 1, 2024, staged a peaceful procession in some major motor parks within Ibadan metropolis.
The nationwide protest resulted in closure...
Kenya president withdraws tax hike after protests
President William Ruto, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, withdrew planned tax rises, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across...
APC: Opposition parties sponsoring protests to undermine Tinubu’s govt
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition parties in the country of instigating mass protests to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s government.
The APC...
DSS: Some politicians mobilising students for violent protests
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some individuals to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal...
PSG boost security at Messi, Neymar’s houses over protests
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have ordered extra security at the club's training ground and at the homes of the club’s forwards, Lionel Messi and Neymar,...
Police ban protests in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has banned all forms of protest in the state with immediate effect.
The command made this known via a statement...
Pro-ASUU protest songs of disappointment against PMB
By OLUDAYO TADE
Public protests have become common feature in contemporary societies where citizens communicate their discontents in relation to government policies, actions and...
Sri Lanka president flees amidst fresh protests
Fresh protests are underway in Sri Lanka demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The protest occurred hours after Sri Lanka’s embattled President, Gotabaya...
