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BREAKING: The Northern Protesters Demand For External Intervention

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In Kano State, protesters took to the streets, displaying Russian flags and calling for intervention from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The protesters are expressing dissatisfaction with the current administration under President Bola Tinubu and seeking external assistance.

Bashir Ahmad, Special Assistant on Digital Communication to former President Muhammadu Buhari, confirmed the situation. Ahmad spoke on the need for vigilance, urging authorities to monitor the protests closely. He suggested that the display of Russian flags could reflect deeper issues or external influences that require thorough investigation and response from the government.

He tweeted: “Russian flags have been seen among protesters in some parts of the country. It’s crucial for authorities to closely monitor the situation and take necessary precautions. This may indicate various underlying sentiments or influences that need to be carefully assessed and addressed by the government.”

 

Source: News Week

#EndBadGovernance Protesters In Plateau To Hold Church Service On Protest Ground On Sunday

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The protests, which began on August 1, 2024, are focused on ending bad governance.

Protesters in Jos, Plateau State, are set to hold the Sunday service at the protest ground on the 4th day of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

The protests, which began on August 1, 2024, are focused on ending bad governance.

The third day of demonstrations, witness crowds block the Yakubu Gowon Way near the Old Airport Junction.

Demonstrators expressed their intention to continue their activism through a Sunday service, showcasing their commitment to the cause.

Meanwhile, media had earlier reported that the #EndBadGovernance protests united the faiths of participating Nigerians as videos showed the moment some Christians provided protection to Muslims as they observed their Juma’at prayers amid the nationwide protests in Lagos and Osun states.

Same incident occurred in Osogbo, Osun State, which showed a rare moment of unity and cooperation among people of different faiths in Nigeria.

The act of mutual help highlights the cooperative spirit developing from the protests, despite the escalating tensions and hardships experienced by demonstrators.

A comprehensive situation report issued by the United Action Front of Civil Society on Friday had stated that 21 people died and 1,154 were arrested by security operatives during the #EndBadGovernance protest nationwide.

Peter Obi Calls For Arrest, Prosecution Of Those Behind Threat Against Igbos

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Adamma Ikeogu
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, on Friday, called for the arrest and prosecution of promoters of genocidal threats against Igbos in Lagos.

Social media has been awash with a hashtag, asking the Igbos to vacate Lagos and the other South-West states.

But Obi, a former Anambra State governor, condemned the ultimatum on Igbos, describing it as deeply disturbing.

“Immediate action should be taken to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda, serving as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing similar paths that threaten our national security and unity,” he said.

“Similarly, and deeply disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation. Let me pointedly warn that such rhetoric threatens our unity and is fundamentally opposed to our Constitution, which guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country. Those in authority must show leadership and urgently speak out against such divisive rhetoric.”

Obi urged all “Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding,” arguing that “Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously.”

He also wants the government and security agencies to “act swiftly to protect this fundamental principle and ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution. We must not allow our present challenges to drive wedges among us.”

 

Source: Channels Television

There’s no more PSquare, Paul Okoye confirms split

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Adamma Ikeogu
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Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has confirmed that the music group PSquare has broken up for the second time.

In an interview with City FM Lagos, he revealed that the split was due to creative differences and personal issues.

Rudeboy denied claims that he belittled his brother Peter’s role in the group, saying he was wrongly accused of saying he was the singer and Peter was the dancer.

He explained that Peter told him he was no longer interested in the group and didn’t want to make it public.

Rudeboy also mentioned that they had different visions for their music, and he wanted to share creative responsibilities equally.

However, it didn’t work out, leading to the split.

“The plan of our coming back together was going to produce a lot of hit albums. But as it is now, I’m just focusing on Rudeboy. Trust me, it is not everything that I would want to say.

“I was being accused of saying that he [Peter] was the dancer and I’m the singer. I know whenever we go to the airport, people ask are you a singer or a dancer? I didn’t know it was touching him. But I know there was a time we came together and said, ‘don’t allow this thing get to you, you should be proud of what you’re doing. That’s the role you’re playing.’

“We have a song we did with T.I, ‘Eja Jo’. That was when the issue started. Till today, that song is still on 3 million views because people didn’t hear the PSquare’s voice that they are used to.

“When we came back together, because I didn’t want the issues that happened before, I told my brother to show himself, let us be involved in the creative process together. I told him we should share who carries the tracks equally but still it wasn’t working.

“The new PSquare was peaceful. I needed the past mistakes not to repeat themselves. But then again he [Peter] said he’s no more doing [no longer interested]. In fact, he told me in the face that he wants to quit. I asked if we could make it public and he refused. But what will happen when I go solo? People will call me the bad person. That’s why I’m speaking up now.”

 

Source: Nation News

PHOTOS: Policemen Fire Teargas At #EndBadGovernance Protesters In Abuja

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Adamma Ikeogu
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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Friday fired teargas canisters at protesters who assembled at the popular Berger roundabout in Abuja.

Journalists covering the procession were not spared as teargas were fired at them.

Protesters have demonstrated in Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, Kano and several other cities to register their grievance over economic reforms that have led to rampant inflation and inflicted increasing hardship on ordinary Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to pursue the changes that he said are needed to keep the country afloat.

Worried by potential violence with hoodlums hijacking the protests, the Nigerian authorities deployed armed security personnel nationwide.

Nigerians are telling the government to reinstate subsidies for petrol and electricity, free primary and secondary education and measures to combat insecurity, among other demands.

 

Source: Channels News

Protests: NSCDC arrests 32 in Kano for looting as CG places Corps on red alert

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Adamma Ikeogu
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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has placed the Corps on red alert as 32 persons were arrested in Kano for looting shops and vandalism during yesterday’s nationwide protests.

Audi ordered all zonal commanders, heads of formations, and state commandants across the 36 States and FCT to remain on red alert and bring to book anyone breaching the peace of the country.

The NSCDC boss led a team of operatives to monitor the protests last night in Abuja and expressed concern about attacks on security agencies deployed to protect government infrastructure and the civil populace.

He said several warnings were issued to protesters on the need to shun all acts of violence, vandalism, destruction, and looting of both public and private belongings amongst others, but regretted that the protesters failed to heed the warnings.

Audi faulted the entire process of protests as most agitators and organizers of the protests were obviously in absentia thereby giving room for unscrupulous elements to perpetrate their sinister intentions.

“It is very lamentable that there was the incidence of fierce attacks on security operatives and wanton destruction of properties in Kaduna, Kano, Yobe, Gombe and many other States just as officers and men were injured and NSCDC operational vehicle was set ablaze in Katsina”, Audi said in a statement.

He hinted that 32 suspects were arrested by NSCDC men at Sabo Gari, Bata/France road, and Murtala Mohammed Way in Kano.

The statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Babawale Afolabi, said despite the swift intervention of security operatives, the protesters who outnumbered them made away with goods worth thousands of naira.

“While #End bad governance nationwide protesters kicked off 1st August our men who had been earlier briefed on the need to safeguard all critical national assets and infrastructure across the board did not hesitate to ensure that 32 suspects were apprehended for vandalism, looting, and destruction of property. They would be properly investigated and legal actions be appropriately taken”, Babawale said.

He warned that security agencies would not tolerate any act of violence and destruction of government facilities as those who dare would be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

 

Source: Nation News

Six protesters shot dead, others injured in Niger – Witnesses

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Adamma Ikeogu
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Six people were reportedly killed and many others injured on Thursday in the #EndBadGovernance protest in Suleja,Niger State.

The deaths were recorded in Suleja, where law enforcement officers dislodged a group of protesters who barricaded a section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Travelers were trapped on the highway for hours in the melee.

overlay-cleverPolice officers tried to dismount the barricade but could not control the protesters who outnumbered them. However, the arrival of a reinforcement team helped in dispersing the mob.

 

Among those killed was Yahaya Nda Isah, a resident of Hassan Dalatu Road, Suleja. A stray bullet reportedly hit Mr Isah as he rode through the front of the Suleja Police ‘A’ Division, where some protesters had gathered.

A nephew of the deceased said Mr Isah was on his bike when the bullet hit him in the chest, and he died on the spot.

“He was my uncle. He was not even protesting. He was passing in front of the Police ‘A’ Division where some people were protesting, when a stray bullet hit him on his chest, and he died. As I speak with you, I am in his house alongside other mourners. It’s unfortunate”, he said.

Another victim, simply identified as Mallam Abu, also reportedly died on the spot.

A resident of Suleja, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said three other people were shot at the same scene and two others at the Suleja Junction on the Abuja-Kaduna highway. However, he could not confirm if the victims died.

Another resident who has a shop close to the Suleja Police “A” Division said he shut down and ran for his life due to the violence.

“We heard people shouting and heard gunshots for about 20 minutes at Emir Roundabout. The situation in Suleja is ugly”, Bala Abdullahi, another resident, said on Thursday.

The spokesperson of the police in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, said in a statement that hoodlums attempted to burn down the Tafa LGA secretariat until security officers dispersed them.

“The miscreants attempted to set the Tafa LGA ablaze; they were dispersed by the they and military. Kaduna road and toll gate were cleared”, he said on the efforts of law enforcement to curb the mayhem.

When contacted on the phone about the casualties, Mr Abiodun asked to be given time to verify the figure.

 

Source: Premium News

Protest: ‘Work Just Started’ – Charly Boy Tells Nigerians

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Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has emphasised that real work begins following the first day of the nationwide protest.

In his statement, Charly Boy urged Nigerians to maintain the pressure on the government, underscoring that the initial demonstration is just the beginning of a broader movement for change.

He highlighted the significant turnout across several states on Monday, noting that the large-scale protests serve as a powerful message to the government.

Charly Boy tweeted on X: “Brave, Strong and determined Nigerian youths, una make me proud today.

“First: Una congratulations on a job well done. But our work just start.

“As most of us don awake from our slumber in the realization say gofment no care for us, no send us, we no go gree for people wey no gree for us. We must keep fighting to retrieve our stolen future.

“Let’s keep the pressure up, because this devilish government must understand that the tide is changing.
They must never feel safe again, unless dey start doing the needful.

“The Salvation Of Nigeria Lies In The Hands of its Exceptional Youths. I Twale for Una.”

Our Position on National Protest Against Bad Governance – GGM

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Good Governance Ministry (GGM ) has been advocating for good governance and holding people in public offices accountable. For over the years ,the political ministry has been at the forefront of pushing for mass protest against bad Governance.

Since after the Nigeria Civil War , it has been the decision of few interest groups both internal and external forces to impose one leadership or the other. The masses of Nigerians have never elected a President who would represent public interest . It has always been the interest of the few cabals who have heartlessly hijacked all the processes of production leaving the people without hope.

GGM has been preaching for the power of the people and that the only way out of the wood is for the people to protest against these wicked cabals in Government. Luckily ,hunger has united all the people together to resist bad governance in any form.

Indeed ,the judgement day is here with us . There is no going back to the journey to economic and political freedom.

GGM stands with the masses of Nigeria on the national protest against bad governance.We encourage all our supporters to be part of the peaceful protest . We also, stand with those who wish to protest in other ways including sitting at home , protesting online etc.

We have been raped badly by the political elites and protest remains the only democratic instrument they fear .

We expect Government at the federal and State levels to build democratic institutions that will evenly distribute Nigeria abundant natural resources.Any serious government will put every Nigerian into a reliable database through which effective planning and execution will be carried out. The current tokenism approach is like pouring water in a basket .

GGM expects a total overhaul of the entire system including the ”unitary” Constitution.

The National Protest must be strategically sustained and no violence or destruction of public assets should be allowed . Those who are working for Government to discredit the people protest should be smoked out and dealt with .

All NNPC top management staff must be sacked immediately. Our fuel must be sold at a priice not more than N150 per litre . All the natural resources including crude oil and natural gas must be returned to the owners immediately.

We urge Nigerians to remain steadfast and resolute in demanding for and effecting good governance and corruption-free public service in Nigeria.

We salute all good, courageous, and liberal-minded Nigerians who have raised their voices in support of the call for a renaissant, healthy, and progressive Nigerian state.

Ndubuisi Anaenugwu
Ambassador- General,
Good Governance Ministry (GGM)

Protest Fear: Protester From South Africa Detained

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The trial of South African-based activist Boniface Okonkwo, detained since January 3 in Nnewi, Anambra State, for alleged defamation, was stalled on Wednesday at the Anambra State High Court, Nnewi, due to fears of a looming nationwide protest.

Okonkwo’s absence from the court hearing was attributed to instructions from the correctional centre authorities, who cited concerns about transporting him to court amidst the planned protests.

Prosecution counsel Alex Ejesieme (SAN) informed the court that the defendant could not be present due to the security situation, while defence counsel Kevin Nwufo noted that the Judiary workers’ strike in the state that lasted about two weeks somewhat hindered the progress of the matter.

Justice Vincent Agbata adjourned the matter till September 26 for final adoption, as the fear of the nationwide protests took center stage.

Okonkwo was arrested on January 3 for allegedly defaming businessman, Sir Emeka Offor, on an Oraifite community WhatsApp group, where both men are natives.

The activist was denied administrative bail by the police and has been in detention since.

The prosecution claims Okonkwo described Offor’s meter manufacturing company as an “empty warehouse” on the WhatsApp platform, a post that irked Offor.

However, during a previous hearing, Okonkwo testified that he did not defame Offor. The court had also observed discrepancies in the prosecution’s evidence, including a Truecaller app identification that raised questions about the case’s credibility.

The Truecaller app identified the alleged defamer of Offor as OVERHEAT, where Okonkwo insisted that he was not Overheat but Boniface Okonkwo.

Okonkwo has appealed to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and human rights organizations, including Femi Falana (SAN), to intervene in his case.

He claims his prolonged detention has resulted in his children facing threats of expulsion from school in South Africa due to unpaid fees.

Okonkwo’s family has also appealed for his release, citing the hardship they face due to his detention. They claim his continued incarceration is causing undue hardship and suffering for his immediate and extended family.

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