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.
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Peaceful protests have been hijacked by criminals, says Nigeria’s defence chief Musa, vows military will resist any attempt to topple government.
The Russian Embassy has distanced itself from protests in Kano and Kaduna, emphasising non-interference and respect for Nigerian democracy.
President Tinubu has convened a security meeting in the wake of the nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance.
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President Tinubu’s broadcast only mentioned things Nigerians already know instead of addressing pressing issues, says Liborous Oshoma.
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Tinubu’s recent address on nationwide protests has been met with mixed reactions, as many dismissed it as empty and evasive.
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Protests broke out in Kano Sunday, as hundreds of youths said the broadcast by Tinubu did not address their grievances.
Retired Major General Ali Keffi defends the military’s planned intervention in the #EndBadGovernance protests, citing the volatile situation in Nigeria.
Tinubu says he won’t stay idle for a few politicians to destroy Nigeria. He listed initiatives to improve citizens’ lives.
President Tinubu has lamented the “setback” caused by protests, urging organisers to suspend further actions as he called for dialogue.
Nine protesters are feared dead and many Injured after hundreds of mostly underaged youths took to the streets of Kano.
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