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Nigerian telecom providers blame recent internet disruptions during the #EndBadGovernance protests on cable cuts by hoodlums, denying government interference. ALTON’s Gbolahan Awonuga clarifies that protestors damaged internet cables, causing outages. Public reactions remain skeptical, with many...
In Abuja, security agents fired live bullets at journalists covering the #EndBadGovernance protests, causing panic. The journalists refused police orders to enter the stadium, arguing the protest was outside. Protesters were also dispersed with tear gas, expressing distrust in the security...
General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, urges media to limit coverage of #EndBadGovernance protests, stressing they are not election-related. He emphasizes the government's efforts to address economic and security issues and warns against allowing criminal elements to hijack...
The 'Take it Back Movement' warns that Nigeria's protest against economic hardship might extend beyond the planned 10 days if demands for reduced government size, petrol subsidy reinstatement, and improved food security are not met. Activists criticize the government for its lack of...
Organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests disown human rights lawyer Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, stating he no longer represents them. Despite his plea to suspend the rallies, the protests will continue until the government meets their demands, which include restoring petrol subsidies and addressing...
A Nigerian family faces deportation from Canada after it was discovered that Lola Akinlade used a fake university acceptance letter to secure a study and work permit. The family, currently without immigration status, is appealing to Canadian authorities to reconsider their case, citing...
Nigerian sports community outraged over alleged mismanagement of ₦8 billion allocated to Team Nigeria for the Paris Olympics, with injured athletes sent and medal hopefuls dropped. Public outcry demands accountability and highlights systemic corruption under President Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian...
Protesters in Nigeria carried a mock coffin of President Bola Tinubu on a Keke Napep, mirroring past protests against Goodluck Jonathan. The act sparked mixed reactions, highlighting public dissatisfaction with Tinubu's administration and drawing comparisons to past political criticisms...
Nigerians raised N1.8 million for Ogwu Chijioke, a protester whose son aspires to be a programmer. Chijioke, who participated in the #EndBadGovernance protests in Lagos, shared his struggle to support his son's education. The crowdfunding effort, inspired by his viral video, achieved its goal...
The #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano turned violent, with demonstrators looting the State High Court, destroying case files, and vandalizing vehicles. The protest spread to the Kano Government House, where demands were made. Governor Abba Yusuf condemned the violence and called for peaceful...
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