Activist Aisha Yesufu Calls for Impeachment of Senate President Akpabio
Rights activist and co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group, Aisha Yesufu, has called for the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a recent post on X, Yesufu encouraged senators to take action against Akpabio, asserting that they would face no resistance in doing so. She pointed out that any attempts at propaganda would […]
Give President Tinubu More Time to Fix Nigeria, Says Youth Group In Ogun State
A youth group in Ogun State, called the Ogun Youth Advocate for Social Development (OGYASD), says it is unrealistic to expect President Tinubu to fix Nigeria in just one year. According to the group, previous governments have caused significant damage to the country, and it will take more time to make meaningful changes. The group’s […]
Nigerians Question Timing of Oro Festival Amid Upcoming Protests
Nigerians are raising concerns over the timing of the Oro Festival in Lagos, which is scheduled to run from August 1 to August 15. This festival, a significant Yoruba cultural event, overlaps with a period when some groups plan to hold protests against the country’s economic hardships. The Lagos State government announced the festival in […]
Lagos Students: We don’t support protest
Lagos Students Choose Dialogue Over Protest In light of the upcoming nationwide protests planned for August 1, students in Lagos State have made their stance clear: they will not participate. This decision comes as many Nigerians, particularly the youth, prepare to stage mass protests across the country to draw attention to the hardships faced by […]
DSS Arrests Youth Over Nationwide Protest Materials in Sokoto
In a recent development, the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a young Nigerian named Aliyu Sanusi in Sokoto. The arrest was reportedly made in connection with the planned nationwide protests against bad governance in the country. The news of Sanusi’s arrest was shared by Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African […]
NASU and SSANU Announce Nationwide Protests Over Unpaid Salaries
NASU and SSANU, representing the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities respectively, have announced plans for nationwide protests starting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This action follows a breakdown in negotiations with government officials regarding critical issues affecting their members, including the non-payment of four […]
ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unmet Demands by Nigerian Government
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) have warned they may go on strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to address their issues. On June 27, ASUU-UNN members held a peaceful protest around their campus, demanding the government honor their agreement with the union. Protesters […]
Kenyan Citizens Give President Ruto 48-Hour Ultimatum to Resign
There is growing anger in Kenya as citizens have issued a 48-hour ultimatum for President William Ruto to step down. They are calling for a new government that promises “transparency, accountability, and good governance.” The demand for Ruto’s resignation has gained significant traction. A popular statement on Twitter reads, “We no longer recognize William Ruto […]