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Kano remains calm as residents comply with 24-hour curfew

5 months ago5133 min

The ancient city of Kano has remained calm since Friday following the decision by the State Government to impose a 24-hour curfew on the state after Thursday’s protest against hunger that turned into violence and massive looting of public properties across the state capital. The ugly situation compelled Governor Abba Yusuf to impose a 24-hour curfew on the state to prevent further spread of the massive destruction and looting as well as to protect lives...

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#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Jigawa, Kano Residents Defy 24-hour Curfew, Continue Protest Against Hardship On Second Day

5 months ago1007 min

Hundreds of youths continued their protest against hardship for a second day in parts of Dutse, Jigawa State, despite a 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government. Security agencies clashed with protesters around Zai, blocking them from accessing commercial areas and major buildings. A Zai Quarters resident stated that thousands of youths, chanting anti-government slogans, resisted tear gas used by security forces to disperse them, Leadership reports. In Shuwarin, on Dutse’s outskirts,...