Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, particularly young people, to protest, acknowledging the importance of free expression. However, the government issued a stern warning against any form of destruction of national infrastructure during protests, emphasising the need for peaceful demonstrations. This statement was made by the…
About hundreds of Ghanaians, mostly university students, protested on the streets of the capital city Accra on Thursday to demand an immediate halt to illegal mining. The demonstrators, who plan to stage rallies for three days, are also demanding the release of 54 activists detained last month for demonstrating against illegal mining. The government’s handling…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged to provide free legal representation to protesters facing prosecution for their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, announced the launch of a pro bono legal support program aimed at ensuring fair treatment for protesters within the criminal justice system. He made this known through a…
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has further relaxed the curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis on Thursday. He also stated that residents are allowed to go about their lawful activities between 12 noon and 6 pm until further notice. DNI reported that the state government had imposed a 24-hour curfew on the areas mentioned…
In a bid to address escalating unrest linked to ongoing hunger protests, the Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State has announced a 12-hour curfew, effective from August 1, 2024. The curfew, set to run from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, was formally declared by the Keffi Local Government Chairman, Muhammad Baba Shehu. The decision…
The human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the government to stop mobilising youths to disrupt rallies. The senior lawyer also called on government officials to engage with the demonstrators who are expressing their grievances. Protesters across Nigeria, including the FCT, have taken to the streets to express their frustrations…
The Nigeria Police Force has described the destruction caused by protesters on the first day of the hunger protest as mind blowing. This is as the Police said hoodlums were let loose in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Borno, Niger, Yobe, Jigawa, Gombe and Bauchi. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun disclosed this…
The Eruwa Youth Movement has on Thursday organised a peaceful protest in Eruwa, Oyo state to draw the attention of the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to issues affecting the town. Eruwa Youth Movement and Federation of Eruwa Student Union leaders delivered passionate speeches, urging the government and relevant authorities to take immediate action. The town’s…
