CDS Musa to Media: Don’t Give Protesters Coverage, This Is Not An Election
CDS Musa says Nigeria’s government has allowed people associate freely without restrictions. He expressed disappointment with the outcome of protests.
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.
“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.
“The motive of the rioters was basically two; loot and destroy private and government property,” said Nigeria’s police chief Egbetokun.
Kano Police have apprehended criminals who exploited protests as a cover for malicious activities.
Three protesters were killed in Kano State during Thursday’s protest, prompting a 24-hour curfew by the state government.
Kano Governor Yusuf has declared immediate 24-hour curfew to protect lives and property amid escalating protests, violence and vandalism.
Hoodlums have hijacked protests in Kano, looting malls, shops government buildings.
The NCC building in Kano has been looted and by protesters.
Kaduna police have dispersed protesters blocking roads to the Government House with teargas after the demonstration turned violent.
Police fired teargas to disperse Abuja protesters amid demonstrations against economic hardship and inflation.
Tensions mount in Abuja as police enforce a court order for stadium protests, while protest leaders claim they are compliant.
With protests imminent, Nigerians are stockpiling essentials, facing steep price hikes amidst worsening fuel scarcity and economic hardship
As nationwide protests begin on Thursday, Northern leaders rally in support, while the Niger Delta questions the movement’s intentions.
An FCT court has restricted participants in the August 1 hardship protest to the MKO Abiola national stadium, Abuja
“The citizens have right to protest, but Obi and Atiku are fanning the embers of discord as usual,” Onokpasa said.
Legendary singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu, 72, has died after collapsing suddenly following a performance at a birthday celebration.
Hamas says top leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli raid on his residence in Tehran.
Nduka Obaigbena has pushed for laws requiring web companies to pay for the use of journalists’ content online.
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