Tag: Protests

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AzeezAugust 16, 2017

#OurMumuDondo Movement suspends anti-Buhari protests

Convener of the #OurMumuDonDo movement, Charly Boy has suspended the #ResumeorResign protest after the attack on them by hoodlums at ...

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EzinneAugust 12, 2017

The Thread: This is why America is plagued by White Supremacists today

While Abike Dabiri and Buhari’s aides are rejoicing over seeing their president’s face (which we’re sure will result in more ...

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EzinneAugust 12, 2017

The Thread: “Give them a world where you can’t say ‘Christmas'” | Americans blast White Supremacists

Trump’s America is burning. Last night, at the University of Virginia, white nationalists wielding torches clashed with counter-protesters. NBC reports, ...

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EditorAugust 9, 2017

[The Activism Blog] We appreciate Deji Adeyanju for leading protests demanding Buhari’s return

Deji Adeyanju, the erstwhile National Youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now an activist. Adeyanju, a young ...

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EditorAugust 9, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will the Nigeria Police Force stop being stupid during protests?

On January 01 2012, there was a nationwide outcry over the Federal Government’s removal of subsidy on petroleum products. This ...

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EditorAugust 9, 2017

[The Activism Blog] The Senate’s statement on protests demanding Buhari’s resignation is foolish

The Bukola Saraki-led eighth Senate has been a plethora of jesters. Irrespective of party affiliation they are all the same ...

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Op-ed EditorAugust 8, 2017

The Thread: These are the implications of allowing Buhari remain a ‘Missing President’

Our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, is causing quite the disruption in the land. Lauretta Onochie is mouthing off, concerned citizens ...

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AzeezAugust 8, 2017

Buhari has broken no law…calls for his resignation is noise-making – Senate

The Senate has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not violated any law through his absence in the country for 90 ...

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ItunuoluwaJuly 6, 2017

A message from protesters vowing to disrupt G20 summit – ‘Welcome to hell’

Anti-capitalist protesters who aim to disrupt the G20 summit for President Trump and other world leaders in Hamburg have just one ...

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RoqeebahJune 11, 2017

Thought Experiment: What would American students do if they had to live the hell of LAUTECH students?

We all know one of the most tender pressure points in the land of the free (a.k.a America) is Race. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaApril 23, 2017

Biafra: Children stage protest against secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu

by Dolapo Adelana The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it would continue to engage the use of children in ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaApril 6, 2017

BREAKING: Detained UNILAG students freed

by Dolapo Adelana The fourteen students of the University of Lagos remanded in prison on Saturday have been freed, according ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaApril 6, 2017

Detained UNILAG students arrive court premises

by Dolapo Adelana The 14 students of the University of Lagos remanded at the Kirikiri prison over the weekend have ...

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Op-ed EditorApril 5, 2017

The Thread: People have every right to be angry about Pepsi’s ad. Here’s why

Pepsi recently released an ad, which can easily be described as dumb, by any standard. As if to put to ...

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AzeezApril 4, 2017

Protesters stall Senate’s plan to recall Ndume

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday failed to mention the issue about recalling suspended lawmaker representing Borno south senatorial district, ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 23, 2017

Xenophobia: Leave Nigeria in 48 hours, students threaten MTN, DSTV, Shoprite

by Dolapo Adelana The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all South African companies ...

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RoqeebahFebruary 14, 2017

Still on the Matter: Lessons from the #IStandWithNigeria protests

A week ago, Nigerians trooped out (en masse?) to protest a number of inadequacies that have become associated with living ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 13, 2017

Plot to trigger nationwide anti-Buhari protests ongoing

A group known as the Northern Patriotic Assembly says it has uncovered plots to trigger nationwide protests against President Muhammadu ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 10, 2017

Nigerians in the UK deny protesting against Buhari

Nigerians in the United Kingdom have denied staging any protest against President Muhammadu Buhari. The UK chapter of the Nigerians ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 8, 2017

Recession will soon be history – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday reassured Nigerians that the current economic recession in the country will soon be over. ...

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Op-ed EditorFebruary 8, 2017

Opinion: Why the youth must be politically active

by Ibironke Oluwatobi The outlook of politics in Nigeria gives an impression of an engagement for individuals who are advanced ...

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AzeezFebruary 7, 2017

Osinbajo commends police for proper management of protests

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for handling the nationwide protest embarked ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 6, 2017

Nigerians in the UK take to High Commission, demand to see Buhari (PHOTOS)

Nigerians living in the United Kingdom are currently at the Nigeria High Commission. According to a Twitter user, @KIsijola, the ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 6, 2017

BREAKING: Anti-Buhari protesters storm Aso Rock

Anti-Buhari protesters have stormed the Aso Rock presidential villa, Abuja. The protesters, who were earlier at the Unity Fountain were ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 6, 2017

2baba denies report that he was arrested by DSS (READ)

Musician 2baba has denied being arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). On Sunday a Facebook user, Nkena Nwokocha ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 6, 2017

#IStandWithNigeria: Protesters gather at National Stadium (PHOTOS)

The #IStandWithNigeria protest scheduled for Monday has begun. Protesters are currently at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos to express their ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 6, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Declare your health status, PDP tells Buhari The ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 5, 2017

Soyinka blasts Police for planning to stop #IStandWithNigeria protest

Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has lambasted the Nigeria Police Force for its plan to stop the #IStandWithNigeria protest. In ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 5, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians deserve its leaders… I have no sympathy or empathy for Tuface

Satirist and author Elnathan John says Nigeria will remain the same if citizens keep treating bad governance with kids gloves. In ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaFebruary 5, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians turned their guns at 2baba not the FG – Omojuwa

Following the decision of Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba to shelve his planned #IStandWithNigeria protests, many Nigerians lambasted the ...

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