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‘Do Not Threaten Nigerians Protesting Against Hardship, Hunger’, Amnesty International Warns Tinubu Administration
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Amnesty International, an international human rights organization, has sent a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging it not to engage in actions that threaten Nigerians participating in peaceful protests against the current socio-economic hardships and food insecurity. The warning comes amid growing tensions between the Nigerian government and…
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Citizenship, Protests And The Law – By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN
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After the right to life, the next important right for every individual is the right to freedom of speech, by which all men and women are conferred with the inalienable right to express themselves freely. In Genesis Chapter 4, God punished Cain for killing his brother Abel without a lawful…
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Dangote Refinery, You and Capitalist Economy under a Criminal Ruling Class – Written by Adeola Soetan
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It’s funny that those who support rotten capitalism, maximum profit driven free market economy, “sell to who you like” market forces are crying now that the behemoth NNPC is not selling oil to Dangote but to foreign biz interests . That’s interesting. Lesson: Never support any economic policy you don’t…
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Do Protests Change Anything? – Written by Agba Jalingo
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Kenya said they needed more money and wanted to increase taxes. The Kenyan government proposed raising US$2.7 billion by increasing taxes on essential goods and services, from cooking oil to bread. The bill also targeted digital revenue, where the bulk of young people generate their income. The people of Kenya…
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Take-It-Back Movement Condemns ‘Police-aided Land-Grabbing’ In Ogun Community
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The Take-It-Back Movement has condemned the recent land-grabbing incident in Geleodun, Ogun State, which they say has led to egregious violations of property rights and the displacement of local landowners. The organisation said it had “received credible reports that a family in Owode, who have been law-abiding, tax-paying citizens for…
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Residents of Marabar Kankara, Katsina Protest Against Insecurity, Sparking #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Demonstration in the North
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Residents of Marabar Kankara, Katsina, angered by the continued insecurity in their region, have taken to the streets in protest, launching the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstration in the North. The protest led by frustrated residents of Marabar Kankara, Katsina, fueled by the community’s long-standing security concerns, ignited the demonstration. News of the…
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Sowore Rebukes Labour Party’s Attempt to Demobilize #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest, Says ‘The People’s Resolve Will Not Be Dampened
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Human Rights Activist Omoyele Sowore has rebuked the Labour Party’s retreat from supporting the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, stating that the people’s unyielding resolve to bring about change cannot be deterred by the party’s cowardice. This is following the release of a statement tagged “Obi, Labour Party Not Involved in ‘EndBadGovernance’ Protest’”…
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August Protest: Time For Nigerians To Demand Their Stolen Mandate, Written by Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed
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The hunger in the country is real. In a couple of weeks, oppressed citizens are expected to take to the streets to protest the economic downturn. Meanwhile, security agencies have been issuing threatening statements to instill fear in the minds of the people. Only inexperienced leaders would consider following the…
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N70,000 Minimum Wage = N2,333 Daily, $49.19 Monthly, an Insult to Nigerian Workers – Report
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) is celebrating the Nigerian government’s decision as they approve a minimum wage of N70,000 per month, with party leaders praising the new policy as a notable accomplishment. When converted to US dollars using the official exchange rate on Friday, the Nigerian government’s new minimum wage…
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Human Rights Activist Berates Oba of Oworonshoki of Human Rights Abuses in Ferry Community, Points to Escaped Prisoner Threats
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Human rights activist Ogunlami Opeyemi Benjamin has accused the Oba of Oworonshoki, Babatunde Saliu, of human rights abuses in the Ferry Community, alleging that an escaped prisoner named Nuru was making threats against the residents. Taking to his X page, Benjamin called attention to the need for justice and demanded…