From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Following the appeal by several good people to leave and not participate in today’s protest, Plateau State citizens on Thursday joined other parts of Nigeria to protest against hunger and suffering. Our correspondent reports that people were gathered at the state Secretariat round and the main protest was at Old Airport round which was peaceful with an orderly procession of protesters marching from the Old Airport to the National Library junction. The convener of the initiative for the Better and Brighter Nigeria, Prophet Isa ElBuba Isa El Buba who led the procession and addressed the protesters,…
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By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has commended the people of the state, especially the youth for appreciating the calls against the protest as the state is emerging out of a protracted security challenge. In a press release signed by Mamman Muhammad the DG press and Media Affairs to Governor Buni, the governor stated “l am happy we are working on the same page, we clearly understand our situation, the state is just picking its pieces and we can not afford to accommodate anything that will draw us backwards. “The good people of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Thousands of youth in Sokoto State have defied calls from various quarters asking them to restrain from the nationwide protest and staged the planned protest. However, the state has stood still as all activities have been paralyzed as commuters have desert roads linking the state with other neighbouring states. While markets and other business centers remain closed and security personnel were deployed to strategic locations across the state. The aggrieved youth in their procession carry placards carrying various inscriptions displaying their grievances and passing their messages across the board. The Protestants comprised of males and…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina As protests began nationwide, there was a low turnout of protesters in Katsina State. Our correspondent reported that only a handful of protesters under different NGOs took over the streets carrying flashcards with inscriptions “We are not slaves”Economic hardship is high” Reduce the high cost of governance ”and many others. The protesters gathered at the Emir’s palace for some hours and later dispersed. It was gathered that members of the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) and Organised labour did not participate in the protest. The Triumph reported that there the was presence of heavy security personnel…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians, particularly youths to be patience with the present administration as it works earnestly, to ensure that things get better. The first lady gave the advice in the State House on Wednesday during an interview with newsmen on the planned nationwide hunger protest by some youths. “I appeal to the youths to be patience, we did not come to the state house to play, we are here to work because I know we would leave this place one day. “The government has been working day and night to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Amid the ongoing nationwide protest of #Endbadgovernance, some residents of Kano State have taken to the streets in support of the Tinubu-led administration. The Triumph gathered, the protesters stormed the Audu Bako way and farm centre road in Kano, saying the current administration needs more time to address challenges confronting the nation. “We are out to appreciate the President for the development we are able to count in this administration so far. “We appreciate him for the North West Development Commission we are sure it will bring about positive change to our region. The best way…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government says it acknowledges protest as a fundamental right of citizens but is worried because the process might be hijacked by hoodlums and dissidents to unleash mayhem. Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, stated this on Wednesday, shortly after participating in a Forum of Councillors in Nigeria, held at Shehu Yar’Adu Centre, Abuja. Fielding questions from newsmen, the Minister stressed that hoodlums might seize the opportunity of the nationwide protest to destroy and loot critical public infrastructure built many years, thereby setting the country backwards. Olawande listed the giant strides of…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The State House of Assembly today deliberated and approved the adoption of the House’s revised Standing Orders 2024. The development followed the presentation of the Motion for the adoption of the House revised Standing Orders by Majority leader Honourable Bello Muhammad Mazawajje representing Tsafe East, and seconded by Chief Whip Honourable Rilwanu Marafa Nagambo, representing Anka. Shading more light on the Motion, Honourable Bello Muhammad Mazawajje said when adopted the Standing Orders will guide both Legislative members and staff to conduct their responsibilities effectively. Honourable Bello Muhammad Mazawajje called on the Honourable members to approve the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar …says the state is yet to recover from #EndSARS’ sorrow, misery The Organised Labour and Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Cross River State have distanced themselves from the planned nationwide protest scheduled to flag off today. The Labour and Interest groups in the state have warned that the sighted the protest is an act of saboteurs that will do more harm than good to the good people of Cross River State, and pledged that they have exonerated themselves from partaking they opted to instead resolve that they will embark on. “Operation Protect” the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to protect journalists covering the protests scheduled to begin today, August 1, 2024, stressing that as citizens exercise their democratic right to protest unpopular government policies and actions, it is imperative that journalists can report on the events without fear of harassment, obstruction, or violence targeted at them. In a statement issued on its behalf by Ms Esther Adeniyi, a Programme Officer, MRA further urged the government and security agencies to adopt and implement specific measures to protect journalists during the protests, including…