IGP Egbetokun: Trial Of Protesters Waving Russian Flag Has Already Begun
Protesters waving Russian flags during protests in Nigeria have been arrested and are already being tried, says police chief Egbetokun.
Protesters waving Russian flags during protests in Nigeria have been arrested and are already being tried, says police chief Egbetokun.
The Navy has pledged to support the Police till peace, law and order is restored across Nigeria amidst violent protests.
“These faceless people just came up and said Igbos must leave, absolute nonsense,” says Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.
President Tinubu’s broadcast only mentioned things Nigerians already know instead of addressing pressing issues, says Liborous Oshoma.
“We are struggling to build Nigeria, yet we are not paying attention to building Nigerians,” Issa-Onilu says.
Retired Major General Ali Keffi defends the military’s planned intervention in the #EndBadGovernance protests, citing the volatile situation in Nigeria.
“I feel that this (Tinubu’s)’speech has not addressed the issues that the people have raised,” says Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
On out-of-school children, Sajoh said: “When they broke into the national library in Kano, they took away everything except books.”
Tinubu says he won’t stay idle for a few politicians to destroy Nigeria. He listed initiatives to improve citizens’ lives.
President Tinubu has revealed that the Nigerian’s debt servicing to revenue ratio has been reduced from 97% to 68%
Special assistant Jamiu Abiola says President Tinubu is commited to listening to Nigerians, countering claims that the government is unresponsive.
Nigeria’s defence chief Musa: “I’ve seen government policies aimed at addressing the socio-economic challenges, including security threats in the country.”
CDS Musa says Nigeria’s government has allowed people associate freely without restrictions. He expressed disappointment with the outcome of protests.
Uzoma Dozie, Sparkle CEO, has urged digital infrastructure investment and technology-driven solutions to boost Nigeria’s economy.
“More than 10 coaster buses conveyed their (government) thugs to MKO Abiola stadium to attack protesters,” says lawyer Kingdom Okere.
“The children that came out don’t even demand anything other than to break offices and attack police,” said Uba Sani.
Nationwide protests against economic hardship resulted in violent clashes in Northern Nigeria, killing 22, as Southern regions remained largely peaceful.
Kano Governor Yusuf has declared immediate 24-hour curfew to protect lives and property amid escalating protests, violence and vandalism.
I agree with the perspectives of the protesters that there is hunger, poverty and unemployment in Nigeria, says Osita Okechukwu
The NCC building in Kano has been looted and by protesters.
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