AGS NEWS – Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has announced more protests following his brief detention at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday. Sowore, who had just returned from the United States, said … Continue reading More protests coming, says Sowore after airport detention
AGS NEWS – Nationwide hunger protests have entered their third day, with entertainers voicing their support or criticism. DJ Cuppy, also known as Florence Otedola, prayed for Nigeria and its leaders, calling for peace and prosperity on social media. Singer … Continue reading Celebs divided over support for hunger protest
AGS NEWS – Nigerian Singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has called for an entertainment break in the country. Spyro made the call on Thursday amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The singer also urged religious … Continue reading EndBadGovernance: Spyro calls for ‘entertainment break’ amid nationwide protest
AGS NEWS – Banks and other financial institutions in the country will be closed on Thursday, August 1, 2024, as the planned hunger strike begins across the country. While none of the banks outrightly announced a closure, chats with different … Continue reading Banks, others shut as hunger protest holds
AGS NEWS – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it would not condone anarchy in the guise of a nationwide protest. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, August 25, the director of defence media operations, Edward Buba, said the “contemporary … Continue reading We will not condone violent protest – Military warns Nigerians
AGS NEWS – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on the Federal Government to speed up efforts in implementing its economic policies to ease the current hardship faced by Nigerians. The monarch, speaking through his Chief Press … Continue reading Stop planned nationwide protest, Oba of Benin urges organisers
AGS NEWS – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to some Nigerians’ planned protest on Aug. 1 “in a most professional manner.” While speaking at a meeting with Strategic Police Managers in … Continue reading We’ll respond to planned protest professionally- IGP says
AGS NEWS – Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to heed the demands of organizers ahead of the planned nationwide protest on August 1, 2024. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana, a human … Continue reading Don’t threaten organisers of planned nationwide protest, Falana warns FG
AGS NEWS – Nigerian workers under the aegis of All Workers Convergence (AWC) have declared that anyone who is kicking against the planned protest against hunger in the country is an enemy of the people. AWC made this declaration via … Continue reading August 1: Anyone kicking against protest is your enemy – Workers tell Nigerians
AGS NEWS – President William Ruto of Kenya has dissolved his cabinet immediately in a bid to address ongoing protests demanding an end to his administration. This move comes amidst challenges in his plan to increase revenues through tax hikes, … Continue reading President Ruto dissolves Kenya’s entire cabinet amid protests
AGS NEWS – Donald Trump, the former US President, has submitted a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case in New York, aiming to prevent the seizure of his assets. The bond serves to safeguard his assets while he … Continue reading Trump posts $175 million bond in New York fraud case to protect assets
AGS NEWS – In defiance of warnings issued by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains resolute in its decision to stage nationwide protests aimed at addressing the prevailing economic hardships gripping the nation. Commencing … Continue reading NLC stands firm on planned protest, criticizes DSS
Students of Tai Solarin University Of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have staged a protest on the Benin-Ore expressway to express their discontent with the recent increase in tuition fees. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, aimed to … Continue reading TASUED students stage fresh protest against tuition hike
Medical doctors in Kogi State are currently staging protests following the abduction of one of their colleagues, Dr. Austin Uwumagbe. Dr. Uwumagbe, the Director of Victory Hospital-Annex in Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, was kidnapped by suspected … Continue reading Medical doctors stage protest in Kogi state over colleague’s abduction
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has temporarily halted its scheduled daily nationwide protest following a closed-door discussion with key Senate officials. NARD President Emeka Orji shared this development, clarifying that a reevaluation will take place within the next … Continue reading Resident doctors temporarily suspends planned protest
Just a day after reaching an agreement with President Bola Tinubu to call off their protests, the relationship between the organized labor and the Federal Government in Nigeria has soured once again. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its … Continue reading #SubsidyProtests: FG-Labour talks leads no where, NLC begins strike from August 14
A massive rally took place in Niamey, Niger’s capital, with hundreds of coup supporters gathering at Independence Square. The rally was organized by a coalition of civil society associations on the occasion of the country’s independence from France in 1960. … Continue reading Mass pro coup rally draws hundreds in Niger’s capital
Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, has called for a peaceful meeting with the leadership of various labor unions, commercial vehicle drivers, and students ahead of a planned protest in Ilorin, Kwara State. The meeting, supported by the … Continue reading Kwara police holds peace meeting with Labor leaders ahead of planned protest
Protesters, comprising traders, gathered at the entrance of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) office to voice their concerns over the management crisis in the Abuja Market Management Limited (AMML). The protest urged the Permanent Secretary of the FCTA, Olusade … Continue reading Protesters voice concerns over leadership crisis in Abuja market
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the reversal of perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in petrol pump prices. Failure to meet these demands will result in an indefinite nationwide … Continue reading NLC gives nationwide strike notice over anti-poor policies
At least 31 individuals who were arrested during the #EndSARS protest in 2020 are still being detained in Lagos State after spending over two years in jail without trial. This is contrary to the statement made by the state governor, … Continue reading Over 2 years after 2020 #EndSars protest, 31 individuals arrested still languishing in Lagos prison
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