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  1. [Video] #EndBadGovernance: Nigerians on Social Media Blame Government-Linked Thugs for Warning Issued to Traders

    Nigeria [Video] #EndBadGovernance: Nigerians on Social Media Blame Government-Linked Thugs for Warning Issued to Traders

    A viral video shows thugs threatening Lagos traders to deter them from joining upcoming protests against poor governance. With protests planned for August 1, the video highlights rising fears of violence and suppression. Government officials and activists are concerned about the impact on...
  2. [VIDEO] Nigerians Block Major Road to Abuja in Protest Against Economic Hardship and Petrol Subsidy Removal

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Nigerians Block Major Road to Abuja in Protest Against Economic Hardship and Petrol Subsidy Removal

    Protesters in Niger State blocked Kaduna Road, protesting worsening economic conditions and the removal of petrol subsidies. The demonstration, ahead of a 10-day nationwide protest, highlights growing frustration over rising living costs and government policies. Authorities are working to...
  3. Nigeria's August 1 Protest: 26 Groups Unite Against Bad Governance

    Nigeria Nigeria's August 1 Protest: 26 Groups Unite Against Bad Governance

    Nigeria is gearing up for a nationwide protest on August 1, 2024, organized by 26 groups including the Revolution Now Movement. Dubbed #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, the protest will address bad governance, economic hardship, and corruption, with demonstrations planned across all states and the...
  4. Shettima Calls for Problem-Solving Over Protests Amid Economic Reforms

    Nigeria Shettima Calls for Problem-Solving Over Protests Amid Economic Reforms

    Vice President Kashim Shettima urges Nigerians to focus on problem-solving rather than protesting amid economic reforms. He highlights the government's commitment to addressing issues through initiatives like the Grand Challenges Nigeria project aimed at combating malnutrition and food...
  5. Nigerians Stunned as CAN Advises to Opt for Safer Grievance Channels Ahead of August 1 Protest

    Nigeria Nigerians Stunned as CAN Advises to Opt for Safer Grievance Channels Ahead of August 1 Protest

    Ahead of Nigeria’s August 1 protest, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged citizens to consider alternative grievance methods, citing concerns over potential violence. CAN emphasizes peaceful dialogue and petitions as safer options and calls on the government to address critical...
  6. Lagos State Accused of Using Oro Festival to Disrupt Planned Protest

    Nigeria Lagos State Accused of Using Oro Festival to Disrupt Planned Protest

    Lagos State announces the Oro Festival from August 1-15, coinciding with a planned protest against economic hardship. Critics on social media accuse the government of using the festival to stifle dissent and ridicule Yoruba culture. The timing has sparked widespread controversy and debate among...
  7. Give Government Time, Oba Ewuare II Tells Youth Amid Planned Nationwide Protest

    Nigeria Give Government Time, Oba Ewuare II Tells Youth Amid Planned Nationwide Protest

    The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Nigerian youths to postpone the August 1, 2024, protest, stressing the need for patience with the government's economic policies. He advocates for constructive dialogue over protests, referencing the destructive EndSARS protests of 2020 and supporting...
  8. NLC Demands Tinubu Engage with Protest Leaders, Tackle Economic Challenges

    Nigeria NLC Demands Tinubu Engage with Protest Leaders, Tackle Economic Challenges

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) urges President Tinubu to engage with protest leaders and address citizens' hardships, citing rising inflation and tariffs. NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasizes the need for empathetic governance and dialogue to alleviate economic burdens and frustrations among...
  9. Presidential Aide Onanuga Accuses Peter Obi of Instigating Anti-Hunger Protest

    Nigeria Presidential Aide Onanuga Accuses Peter Obi of Instigating Anti-Hunger Protest

    Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga claims Peter Obi supporters are behind the planned August 1 anti-hunger protests. Onanuga alleges these organizers, linked to the ENDSARS movement and IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, aim to destabilize Nigeria, urging citizens to recognize the government's efforts in...
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