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How Nigerian Soldiers Followed My Teenage Son Home In Zaria, Shot Him Dead Through The Door – Dad Mourns

5 months ago835 min

A Kaduna State resident, Malam Mohammed, father of the 18-year-old Ismail Mohammed, who was killed in Samaru Zaria on Tuesday, has accused soldiers of the Nigerian Army of following his son home and shooting him dead. In an interview with newsmen, Malam Mohammed said that soldiers who were scaring people away during the ongoing nationwide hunger protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria followed his son to their house and shot him dead. He said, “My son,...

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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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National Stadium deserted after security agents shot at protesters, journalists

5 months ago1094 min

The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has been deserted after security agents deployed to the facility dispersed protesters and journalists with gunfire on Saturday. Masked security operatives, suspected to be personnel of the Department of State Services, had fired shots sporadically at the protesters. Some of the protesters ran into bushes around the stadium, with some security operatives giving chase. The Deserted National Stadium. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi A Premium Times reporter’s vehicle, conveying journalists...

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Adegboruwa Asks Tinubu Govt To Hold Accountable Policemen Who Injured, Shot Dead Nigerian Protesters

5 months ago1287 min

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, has urged Nigerians to sustain their support and solidarity for peaceful protests as a crucial step towards freeing the nation from the grip of hunger, hardship, and poor governance inflicted by the elected officials. In a statement released on Thursday, Adegboruwa emphasised the resilience of a united people, asserting that collective action would overcome “even the most formidable obstacles, including suppression, threats, intimidation, and harassment perpetrated by the...

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Policeman shot, three arrested over land dispute in Delta

5 months ago994 min

Police operatives from the Okpanam Division, in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested three police officers who allegedly encroached and supervised the destruction of the properties in the community. PUNCH Metro gathered that the property belonged to Ogbeozoma tenants in the land area in a dispute between the Ogbeozoma quarters of Okpanam and Akpoma quarters Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North Local Government Area. A source, who spoke to our correspondent on...