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Organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest have declared a three-day period of mourning in honor of demonstrators killed by police and security forces. The mourning period will begin on Wednesday, August 7, and conclude on Friday, August 9, with a public symposium and candlelight procession. During a closed-door meeting held on Tuesday, August 6, protest leaders called for Nigerians to observe …

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By Seun Akioye What began as a peaceful protest against hardship in Abuja quickly descended into chaos as protesters faced a barrage of violent suppression. The once-calm rally turned bloody, with teargas, bullets, and panic replacing the hopeful chants of the demonstrators. The Incident at Eagles Square On the morning of August 1, 2024, I arrived early at Eagles Square, …

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The events of the last four days across Nigeria have been saddening and frightening. These have proved the reality of what many right thinking Nigerians have been saying for many years. What started as a peaceful protest suddenly went violent when hoodlums hijacked the process. I saw the video of the destruction of several public and private property across Nigeria …

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Director General of the Bolytag Centre for International Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, Professor Bola Akinterinwa has said that apart from agitating against police brutality in Nigeria, brutality in governance should also be addressed. Akinterinwa who was a gust on Channels Television said Nigerian government is largely centred on dishonesty and brutality. “People are talking about police brutality but governance in …

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Folake Sokoya The police high command on Monday debunked rumours of protest by its officers and men attached to Aso Rock Villa. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, who spoke on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, noted that non of its personnel carried out any form of protest in the villa. According to Jimoh, in a statement made …

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The Nigerian Police Force has been sued for threatening to arrest popular musician, Tuface Idibia, Rhythm937.com has reported. A Lagos based lawyer Malcom Omirhobo has filed the complain against  the Nigeria Police Force at the Lagos division of the Federal High Court for threatening to arrest his client also known as 2Baba over a planned protest in February. Tuface Idibia …

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