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  1. DSS Detains Omoyele Sowore at Lagos Airport After U.S. Trip

    Nigeria DSS Detains Omoyele Sowore at Lagos Airport After U.S. Trip

    Omoyele Sowore, the #RevolutionNow Movement convener, was arrested by the DSS at Lagos Airport upon returning from the U.S. His detention follows his involvement in #EndBadGovernance protests, sparking mixed reactions on social media regarding government accountability and free speech in...
  2. Nigerians Condemn Tinubu's Government for Imprisoning #EndBadGovernance Protesters

    Nigeria Nigerians Condemn Tinubu's Government for Imprisoning #EndBadGovernance Protesters

    Nigerians express outrage over the remand of #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kuje prison, condemning President Tinubu’s government for charging peaceful activists with treason. Critics recall past protests against military regimes, questioning the state of democracy and justice in Nigeria as...
  3. Pregnant Activist Among 10 Detained in Nigerian #EndBadGovernment Case

    Nigeria Pregnant Activist Among 10 Detained in Nigerian #EndBadGovernment Case

    Ten #EndBadGovernment protesters in Nigeria face serious charges including treason. A Federal High Court has remanded nine men to Kuje prison and one pregnant woman to Suleja Correctional Service until September 11. The case, stemming from recent nationwide protests, raises questions about the...
  4. #EndBadGovernance Protests: Over 1,000 Nigerians in Custody, Amnesty International Reveals

    Nigeria #EndBadGovernance Protests: Over 1,000 Nigerians in Custody, Amnesty International Reveals

    Amnesty International reports over 1,000 Nigerians detained following the #EndBadGovernance protests against worsening economic conditions. The majority of protesters are held in Kano and Sokoto. The organization criticizes President Tinubu’s administration for its response, urging a focus on...
  5. #EndBadGovernance Protest Crackdown: Nigerian Authorities Place Sponsors on Watchlist, Freeze Assets

    Nigeria #EndBadGovernance Protest Crackdown: Nigerian Authorities Place Sponsors on Watchlist, Freeze Assets

    Nigerian Immigration Service and DSS have placed alleged sponsors of the #EndBadGovernance protests on a watchlist, with their bank accounts frozen and some already in custody. This measure aims to control the ongoing unrest and addresses concerns about the impact of the protests on national...
  6. Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech, Highlights Disconnect from Reality

    Nigeria Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech, Highlights Disconnect from Reality

    Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu's address as disconnected from Nigeria's harsh realities. Obi highlights Tinubu's failure to address key issues fueling protests, calling for empathy towards victims and decisive action on economic and governance problems. In a critical response to...
  7. #EndBadGovernance Protests Escalate in Kano as President Tinubu Faces Calls for Resignation

    Nigeria #EndBadGovernance Protests Escalate in Kano as President Tinubu Faces Calls for Resignation

    Protests in Kano and other Nigerian cities persist as President Bola Tinubu faces backlash for ignoring demonstrators' demands. Protesters are rallying for an end to poor governance and corruption, with calls for Tinubu's resignation growing louder. President Bola Tinubu faced increasing...
  8. Soyinka Breaks Silence: Nobel Laureate Criticizes Tinubu Despite Vow to Remain Silent

    Nigeria Soyinka Breaks Silence: Nobel Laureate Criticizes Tinubu Despite Vow to Remain Silent

    Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s address on the handling of ongoing protests in Nigeria. Soyinka condemns the use of live bullets and tear gas against peaceful demonstrators, likening it to colonial-era repression, and calls for a transformation in protest...
  9. President Tinubu Defends Painful Fuel Subsidy Decision in National Address

    Nigeria President Tinubu Defends Painful Fuel Subsidy Decision in National Address

    President Bola Tinubu rules out the return of fuel subsidies despite ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. In a nationwide address, he emphasizes the necessity of the painful decision for Nigeria's economic stability. Reactions are mixed, with citizens expressing frustration and demanding more...
  10. President Tinubu Addresses Nation, Seeks Calm and Dialogue Over Economic Reforms

    Nigeria President Tinubu Addresses Nation, Seeks Calm and Dialogue Over Economic Reforms

    President Bola Tinubu urges an end to protests against high living costs and fuel subsidy removal, calling for dialogue to address concerns. Tinubu emphasizes the necessity of recent economic decisions and commits to good governance. Despite the unrest, he rules out reversing the subsidy...
  11. #EndBadGovernance: Peter Obi Calls on President Tinubu to Address the Nation Amidst Ongoing Protests

    Nigeria #EndBadGovernance: Peter Obi Calls on President Tinubu to Address the Nation Amidst Ongoing Protests

    Peter Obi has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the nation amid ongoing protests. Emphasizing direct leadership, Obi criticized the reliance on aides and clarified his location, debunking false claims of his presence at protests in Abuja. He also called for peaceful and lawful...
  12. Revealed: Paid Anti-Protesters Only Receive 2,000 Naira of Promised 5,000 Naira

    Nigeria Revealed: Paid Anti-Protesters Only Receive 2,000 Naira of Promised 5,000 Naira

    A paid anti-protest participant revealed receiving 2,000 Naira from a promised 5,000 Naira for demonstrating against ongoing protests in Nigeria. This revelation has sparked discussions about the motivations behind participation in protests, raising concerns about the economic pressures...
  13. [VIDEO] Peter Obi and Alex Otti Clash Over August 1st Protest Strategy

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Peter Obi and Alex Otti Clash Over August 1st Protest Strategy

    Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti clash over the August 1st protest. Obi supports lawful, civil demonstrations, emphasizing constitutional rights, while Otti calls for proper approvals and warns of potential disruptions. The debate over the upcoming protest scheduled for August 1st has...
  14. Amnesty International Nigeria Criticizes Threats Against Economic Hardship Protesters

    Nigeria Amnesty International Nigeria Criticizes Threats Against Economic Hardship Protesters

    Amnesty International Nigeria warns that threatening protesters undermines President Tinubu’s legacy. The #EndBadGovernance protests, starting August 1, aim to address economic hardships. Chairman Auwal Musa Rafsanjani emphasizes the need for peaceful demonstrations and urges the government to...
  15. Nyesom Wike Dismisses Unrest Over Unemployment as Political Gimmick

    Nigeria Nyesom Wike Dismisses Unrest Over Unemployment as Political Gimmick

    Nyesom Wike, Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticized planned protests against President Bola Tinubu's administration as politically motivated. He argued that the current level of unemployment is not the administration's fault and urged patience as the government works on...
  16. [VIDEO] Collective Japa: Fedup of Daily Hardship, Oyo Youth Chant Requesting Asylum

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Collective Japa: Fedup of Daily Hardship, Oyo Youth Chant Requesting Asylum

    In a display of collective frustration, residents of Ibadan took to the streets on Monday to protest the escalating cost of living under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The air resonated with chants of 'Tinubu ole!' and 'renewed shege!' as placard-carrying demonstrators voiced their...
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