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Osun: Nationwide protest day 2, photos
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A cross section of protesters at Olaiya flyover during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Osogbo, Osun State.
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Nigerians raise N1.8m for protester whose son dreams of becoming programmer
Nigerians have raised N1.8m for a protester whose son dreams of becoming a programmer. Ogwu Chijioke was one of the hundreds of protesters who trooped to the streets in Lagos State on Thursday to join the nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations over the country’s harsh economic conditions. The protester who was interviewed by Channels Television at the Ojota protest ground, narrated his…
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Lagos commends peaceful protest, announces measures to alleviate hardship
The Lagos State Government on Thursday commended the peaceful conduct of Lagosians during protests across the state. In a statement by Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, it was noted however, that many businesses were closed due to fear of unrest. Omotoso stated, “We have observed a slowdown in business activities in some…
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Kwara forms tripartite committee to implement new minimum wage adjustments
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the formation of a tripartite committee to address the consequential adjustment component for various categories of workers following the new national minimum wage, which has been set at N70,000. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Thursday…
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Protests rock Osun as citizens demand change over economic hardship
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo On Thursday, the Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens in Osun State took to the streets to protest against the harsh economic conditions, widespread poverty, and detrimental policies affecting the country. The peaceful protest saw a large gathering of youths and citizens demanding change. They assembled at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park in Osogbo, holding placards with various…
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Osogbo streets deserted as protesters troop out in hundreds
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The capital of Osun State, Osogbo, experienced unusually empty streets as protesters rallied to express their dissatisfaction with the worsening living conditions in Nigeria. Many shops, banks, and businesses across the city were closed as a precautionary measure. In anticipation of the demonstrations, security personnel were deployed throughout the capital to ensure law and order.
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Police disperse protesters with teargas at Lekki tollgate
Protesters have scampered for safety at the Lekki toll-gate area of Lagos state. The protest is taking place amid tight security presence. Battle-ready security operatives comprising men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigerian Army, and others, are in strategic positions at the toll-gate. Addressing the protesters, a security operative directed them to join other protesters at the designated locations.…
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Operation show your identity in Alausa as protest begins in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde The usual hustle and bustle of Lagos were disrupted this morning as many commercial motorists, motorcycle riders, and Keke Maruwa operators did not show up for business. At the Alausa Secretariat government house, it was “operation show your identity card” as the police barricaded the road at the traffic light near JJT Park. Only those who could…
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Court restricts August protest to Ilorin Metropolitan Square
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Kwara State Court has ordered the organizers of the August 1 protest in Kwara State to confine their activities to the Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, the state capital. Granting an ex parte order on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the court concurred with the Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Senior Ibrahim…
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Lagos: Hunger protesters walk to Alausa from Ikeja underbridge
Some hunger protesters have moved from the Ikeja underbridge in Lagos towards Alausa Secretariat. They were singing and dancing and expected to march from there to the confined locations.
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