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A video of a Nigerian man protesting alone along Wuse 2 in Abuja has made the rounds on social media.  The man could be seen on the streets carrying a flag Hunger dey” as he shouted Enough is enough” Watch the video below     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The …

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged his participation in various protests throughout his career, emphasizing that these demonstrations were always conducted without violence.   The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential …

Bangladesh’s minister of state for information and broadcasting has defended the government’s handling of mass protests, as United Nations experts called for an independent investigation into the government’s deadly crackdown on demonstrators. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera on Thursday, Mohammad Arafat said the country’s security forces had done …

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to shelve a planned protest slated for next month.   There have been reports that some Nigerians, under various bodies, are planning a nationwide ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest between August 1 and 10.   Reacting, Tinubu urged youths to be patient with his administration.   …

Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to the President Bola Tinubu on Social Media has been called out by social media who accuse him of hypocrisy.   Dada had warned against protests, writing on X: “Those who want to burn the country down under whatever guise will meet the strongest resistance …

Supporters and opponents of the Bangladesh quota system for government jobs face off in Dhaka, July 16, 2024. [Source: Md. Hasan/BenarNews] by Cecilia Russell (united nations) Friday, July 19, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jul 19 (IPS) – Student protests over the Bangladesh government’s recruitment system have escalated into violent …

Ohanaeze said the Igbo ethnic group is usually treated as sacrificial lambs of significant riots or protests in Nigeria. The organisation issued the warning in a statement by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Isguzoro said, “Reflecting on the poignant history of the Igbo people in …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has found the Nigerian government guilty of human rights abuses in its handling of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020.   In a ruling on Wednesday, July 10, the court determined that the Nigerian government’s actions, particularly the …

Kenyan President William Ruto has instructed his ministers and lawmakers to “live within their means,” ordering the withdrawal of their recent pay rise amid public outrage and nationwide protests. Hussein Mohammed, the spokesperson for the Kenya State House, disclosed this on Wednesday, July amidst criticisms following reports of the pay …

The aftermath of such events often includes physical injuries, emotional trauma, and in some cases, the tragic loss of life. In these trying times, it is crucial to extend support to those affected, helping them navigate through their grief and begin the process of healing. Here are some effective ways …