No Protesters Spotted in Abuja Over Farotimi and Afe Babalola Dispute
Protesters expected to gather at the Ministry of Justice in Abuja on Tuesday morning in support of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi did not show up. The rally, organized by the Take It Back Movement, was part of a larger plan to protest across multiple cities, including Lagos, Ado-Ekiti, London, and Toronto, against perceived injustices […]
Abuja Erupts in Protest Over Mass Demolitions Ordered by FCT Minister Wike
In Abuja, residents of the Ruga settlement on Airport Road are standing up against the destruction of their homes, which were recently demolished under orders from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Led by a task force named “Operation Sweep,” the demolitions aim to clear areas in the nation’s capital, which Wike sees as hubs of insecurity […]
Police and DSS Harassing Protesters in Abuja, Says Activists Sowore
Activists Omoyele Sowore and Deji Adeyanju have raised alarms over the harassment of protesters by the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja. The EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, now in its third day, has seen participants gathering at the MKO Abiola Stadium to voice their dissatisfaction with the country’s hardships. Sowore took […]
August Protests: Heavy Security as Protesters Rally in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa
On August 1, 2024, Nigeria witnessed a significant protest movement across several major cities, with a strong security presence ensuring order. Citizens gathered in Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, and Kaduna to express their dissatisfaction with the current economic conditions and demand urgent action from the government. In Abuja, the protests were particularly visible at the MKO […]
Nursing Mother Protests with Infant After Husband’s Death at Hands of Bandits
In a powerful display of courage and determination, a nursing mother joined the “End Bad Governance in Nigeria” protest in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite the risks involved. This heartfelt story highlights the deep struggles many Nigerians face daily and the lengths to which some are willing to go to seek change. The woman, […]