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‘Protest No Dey Work’ – A Mantra to Discourage and Demobilize the Nigerian Populace! – Written by Olawale Bakare Mandate
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“Protest no dey work protest no dey work…” First, they purportedly plan to address hunger, and starvation of millions downtrodden masses with few bags of rice. How much more clueless and confused can they get? But ‘protest no dey work’? Second, they increased minimum wage to #70,000 passed and sign…
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The Power of Protest and Why Nigerians Must Stand Up for Their Rights – By Olabiyi Ade Stephen
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Over the years, Nigeria, the weakened giant of Africa, has been plagued with numerous challenges, including corruption, inequality, and political oppression. For too long, citizens have suffered in silence, hoping for change. However, the power to create change lies in the hands of the people. Protest is a fundamental right…
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Falana Sends Warning Shot to Tinubu Gov’t Over #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest, Says Threats Won’t Silence Nigerians
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Femi Falana, a distinguished human rights lawyer, has boldly declared that the Nigerian government’s threats will not deter the upcoming nationwide demonstration against the country’s deteriorating economic situation. Nigerian citizens have been gearing up for a nationwide protest between August 1st and August 10th, 2024, with a resolute determination to…
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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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‘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…