An Islamic Human Rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern has appealed to Nigerians to shelve the proposed nationwide protest on October 1. The group argued, among other reasons, that it is sacriledgeous for any group to pick Nigeria’s independence day for a protest. MURIC’s executive director, Prof Ishaq Akintola stated this on Saturday, 28th September,…
Following the ongoing hunger and #endbadgovernance protest by some sections of youths in some parts of the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be addressing the nation on Sunday, presidential spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale has said. Ajuri in a press statement on Saturday said the president will address the nation by 7am on Sunday on…
The chief of defence staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, Friday stated that the Nigerian army will take action if the ongoing protest escalates. Musa disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists as regards the level of violet recorded so far in the country in the midst of the protest. The hunger protest began yesterday in some…
By Amidu Arije As the protest in some parts of the country enters day two, the executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has commended youths within the council and Lagos State as a whole for maintaining peace and order. Oloyede in a statement by his media office on Friday said the…
A former Lagos state council boss, Hon.Idris Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh has commended the state Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his proactiveness in ensuring that the ongoing protest in the state is peaceful, orderly and engaging. The former Oshodi-Isolo local government chairman expresses heartfelt appreciation on the Governor’s efforts in maintaining peace and order in Lagos. He said;…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, praised the peace and tranquillity across the state, saying the conduct of the people of the state during the first day of the anti-hunger protest was commendable. Prince Abiodun particularly commended the youths and students for shunning the protest. According to the governor, there was no protest…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state following violent that accomplish the protest against economic hardship across the country. The governor announced the curfew in a broadcast at the government house on Thursday. Yusuf directed all security agencies in the state to “ensure full and immediate compliance” with the…
The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday ordered the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to limit their activities to four locations in the state. The court also restricted the time frame of the protests to between 8 am and 5 pm. Granting an application moved by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade…
Stakeholders in Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area were unanimous in their decision against the proposed nationwide protest slated to begin on Thursday, 1 August, 2024. The stakeholders’ meeting was conveyed by the Chairman of the council, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala to sensitise the people of the area on the need to maintain peace and tranquility…
In continuation of the engagement at the grassroots level, the executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has urged youths within the local government to shun violent protests and embrace dialogue. The Chairman spoke at an emergency stakeholder’s meeting held at the marriage registry of the local government on Monday. The meeting…
