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BREAKING: Nigerian High Court Dismisses Case Seeking To Restrain #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests

4 months ago2155 min

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking an order of interim injunction restraining Nigerian protesters under different platforms from continuing with the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the motion ex parte, marked FHC/ABS/CS/1149/2024, on Monday, August 12, 2024. Some Nigerians had filed the motion ex parte (dated August 12, 2024) seeking the enforcement of their fundamental rights against the organisations involved with the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests.  The applicants sued organisations such as...

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Nigerian Policemen, Soldiers Mount Roadblocks, Harass Abuja Residents Over ‘One-Million Man’ Protests 

5 months ago1055 min

Armed policemen and soldiers on Saturday mounted roadblocks within and outside Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) subjecting residents and passersby to untold harassment and humiliation. Nigerians had vowed to stage a one-million man protest Saturday to mark the end of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests scheduled between August 1st-10th. The protests have been sustained despite the clampdown and killings of harmless protesters by the security agents in many part of the country under the watch of President...

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Osun Osogbo Festival Will Not Stop #EndBadGovernance Protests, Says Take-It-Back Movement

5 months ago1087 min

The Take-It-Back Movement in Osun State has announced its intention to continue its ongoing protest immediately after the Osun Osogbo festival.   The movement, which has been advocating for the Nigerian government to meet the demands of its citizens, emphasised the continuation of their peaceful demonstrations.   The organisers urged security agents to maintain their presence to ensure the safety of both people and property during the protests, as mandated by law.   This was...

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BREAKING: Nigerians Continue March In Oyo, Rivers States In Day 7 Of #EndBadGovernance Protests

5 months ago734 min

Thousands of Nigerians gathered on the streets of Ibadan, Oyo State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday morning, continuing the nationwide protests against poor governance and economic hardship that have been sweeping the country.     In a series of tweets made by the Take-It-Back Movement, the large crowds of demonstrators were seen in both cities, demanding action from the government to address the country’s pressing issues.     The protests, which have been...

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FLASHBACK: How Tinubu, Wike, Other Nigerian Political Leaders Led Protests In The Past Without Being Shot Or Teargassed

5 months ago998 min

Public demonstrations have been a longstanding feature of Nigeria’s democratic experience, with a rich history dating back to the Aba Women’s Riot of 1929 and the Abeokuta Women’s Revolt led by Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti in 1947.  This tradition of protest has continued into modern times, with notable examples including demonstrations led by political leaders such as President Bola Tinubu, who has used public protests to speak out against perceived injustices.   This legacy of public demonstrations...

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APC Chieftain In Kano Leads Thugs To Loot Public Property, Cause Violence After Hijacking #EndBadGovernance Protests

5 months ago996 min

An All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain who took photographs with the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje and 2023 governorship candidate, Dr Nasiru Gawuna, has been caught vandalising government property and attempting to lead violent thugs into the Government House in Kano State.   Some hoodlums had on Thursday hijacked the initially peaceful #EndBadGovernance protest in the state.   They broke into several shops in the metropolis and looted food items.   The hoodlums also vandalised...

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#EndBadGovernance Protests Meet Deadly Force: At Least 10 Nigerians Killed By Security Operatives

5 months ago10110 min

At least 10 individuals including protesters were killed by security forces on the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protests.  The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hardship, worsening poverty, poor governance, among others erupted into violence on the very first day, as security forces clashed with protesters in several states.  In Kano State, two people were killed after breaching the Government House premises. Security operatives opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the two protesters. The unprecedented...

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Protests Belong On Streets, Not In Stadiums, Lawyer Temokun Knocks Wike, Governors Over Court Judgements

5 months ago1218 min

Tope Temokun, a lawyer and human rights activist, has strongly denounced the government’s move to arm security agencies with court orders to suppress peaceful protests. Temokun described this development as a dangerous precedent, emphasising that it is ill-conceived and will not withstand scrutiny. In a statement released on Thursday, Temokun reminded authorities that court orders cannot silence the cries of a hungry and desperate people. He criticised the government’s new policy of seeking court orders...

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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Go On High Alert, Recall All Personnel On Leave, Ban Alcohol Consumption As #EndBadGovernance Protests Loom
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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Go On High Alert, Recall All Personnel On Leave, Ban Alcohol Consumption As #EndBadGovernance Protests Loom

5 months ago5342 min

According to a police wireless message, issued in July 2024, all officers and personnel on leave are required to resume duty immediately, with all forms of leave suspended.   The Nigeria Police Force has issued stringent orders in preparation for the #EndBadGovernance protests.   According to a police wireless message, issued in July 2024, all officers and personnel on leave are required to resume duty immediately, with all forms of leave suspended. The memo from...

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