Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been accused of using the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests as a smokescreen to conceal his administration’s incompetence, massive corruption, and cluelessness. The Coalition of Northern Youths for Peace and Stability has condemned the governor’s actions, calling for his immediate resignation. “It is deeply disconcerting to observe that Governor Lawal orchestrated […]
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Afenifere Condemns Tinubu’s Comments on Protests, Highlights His Past Calls for Revolution
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent remarks blaming others for the ongoing protests against his administration. Afenifere noted that Tinubu, who had previously advocated for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan, should not now be shifting blame. Prince Justice Fakiyesi, National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, argued […]
Afenifere Criticizes Tinubu Over Protest Comments, Recalls His Call for Revolution Against Jonathan
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from assigning blame in the wake of the protests against his administration. The group pointed out that Tinubu had previously called for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan and, therefore, should not be apportioning blame now. According to Prince Justice Fakiyesi, […]
Government Should Opt for Dialogue, Not Blackmail, Says Omotehinse
Mr. Alex Omotehinse, a human rights activist and leader of the Center for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), discussed the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest and emphasized the importance of government dialogue over blackmailing protesters. Below are excerpts from the interview conducted by Joy Anigbogu. What is your view about the hunger protest that began on August […]
ADC’s Kachikwu Urges Protesters to Halt Actions, Warns Opposition
Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has called on protesters to cease their actions, emphasizing that the ongoing unrest is resulting in the needless shedding of innocent blood. Kachikwu highlighted that among the 19 victims of the protests, none were children of politicians or wealthy individuals. He urged those aggrieved […]
South East’s Silence in #EndBadGovernance Protests Explained by Josef Onoh
Josef Onoh, the former spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has provided insight into the South East’s lack of participation in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. According to Onoh, this silence is a statement against Nigeria’s broader systemic issues rather than the current administration. Onoh emphasized that the South East feels marginalized and excluded from significant […]
Trump Agrees to Debate Kamala Harris on September 4
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced late Friday that he has agreed to debate his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Fox News on September 4. “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. It was not immediately clear if Harris […]
CSCHEI Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency in Health Care and Agriculture
The Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s basic health and agricultural sectors. The group, led by Director General Kunle Yusuff, made this appeal in a statement released in Abuja on Friday. Yusuff stressed that immediate […]
Take it Back, Others Call Off Protest in Northern Central States
Three groups, Take It Back (North Central), Middle Belt Economic Forum, and Renewed Hope Prosperity Ambassadors have called off the planned protest in the Northern states, including Abuja. The groups cited concerns about the potential for destabilization and harm to their communities as the reason for their decision. The groups which made this known at […]
APC Criticizes Peter Obi, Praises Governor Alex Otti on Protest Issue
In a recent discussion on Channels TV, Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, emphasized that protests are a fundamental right of citizens and urged the government to address the concerns driving the planned demonstration. Obi attributed the planned protest to widespread hunger exacerbated by current government policies. Governor Alex Otti, who also appeared on […]