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Free Nnamdi Kanu: More reactions trail Abuja protest

The nationwide protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has continued to spark heated reactions across Nigeria. The protest, led by activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, took place on Monday despite a Federal High Court order restricting demonstrations near key government areas […]

Moment SUV Crashed Into Electric Fence Meant To Block Free Nnamdi Kanu Protester

A dramatic scene unfolded in Abuja on Monday when a sports utility vehicle (SUV) accidentally crashed into a barbed electric wire barricade set up by security operatives during the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. The electric fence had reportedly been installed by security forces to block protesters demanding the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, […]

Protest: Security operatives fired live bullets at us – Sowore ​

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused security operatives of firing live bullets and tear gas at peaceful protesters during the #FreeNnamdiKanu rally in Abuja on Monday. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Sowore explained that the protesters had gathered peacefully in front of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel before security forces arrived and […]

Only president Tinubu can end Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Ejimakor

Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the constitutional authority to bring his client’s ongoing trial to an end. Ejimakor made this known in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on […]

Sowore uncovers identity of man who allegedly stole his AI smart glasses during protest

Popular Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed the identity of the person who allegedly stole his smart glasses during a protest in Abuja. On Monday, Sowore led a peaceful demonstration with retired police officers at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. The protest was aimed at demanding better pension benefits for the retirees. After the protest […]

Poor welfare: IGP meets protesting retired police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, recently met with a group of retired police officers who took to the streets of Abuja to protest poor welfare conditions after retirement. The meeting between the police boss and the retired officers happened at the Peacekeeping Hall inside the Force Headquarters in Abuja, according to a report by […]

VDM, schoolchildren protest in front of Wike’s house

Popular Nigerian social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, known by many as VeryDarkMan (VDM), led a peaceful protest outside the home of Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja. This protest came shortly after Wike announced that he would stop giving area councils 10% of their usual funds. His reason was […]

”Jesam is Innocent!” – Massive Protest Hits Abuja Over Afriq Arbitrage Scandal

A large protest broke out on Wednesday at the FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja. Many angry investors gathered, demanding justice over the Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS) scandal. They accused a man named Abayomi Oluwasesan of stealing $87 million from the company and asked the court to free the company’s founder, Jesam Michael, who is […]

Nationwide Protest Begins in Abuja on Independence Day

On October 1, 2024, as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day, a nationwide protest called #FearlessInOctober has kicked off in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The protest began early, with demonstrators gathering at Utako market around 7 a.m. to voice their concerns. This protest is an extension of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations that took place from […]