Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ended on Monday as she fled weeks of deadly protests and the military announced it would form an interim government. Hasina had sought…
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Kano Protesters Seek Russian President’s Help As Many Feared Dead In Hoodlums, Police Clash
In a bizarre twist of events, a group of protesters in Kano State, on Saturday, were seen waving Russian flags while calling for intervention from Russian President Vladimir Putin due to growing frustration and belief that their grievances were not being addressed by President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
Bangladesh protesters demand PM resign as death toll mounts
Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign clashed with government supporters Sunday, with scores killed in one of the deadliest days since demonstrations began. Rallies…
Protests: Obi Tells Tinubu To Address Nigerians
As the nationwide protests to end bad governance entered its second day, Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the nation to help alleviate the rising tension in the country.
Protests: PDP Flays Tinubu For Failing To Address Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scolded President Bola Tinubu for refusing to address the nation despite the crippling nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests by Nigerians.
Protesters Defy Curfew, Return To Streets In Jigawa
Despite the 24 hours curfew imposed by the Jigawa State Government on protests, hundreds of youths continued the protest against hardship for the second day in some part of Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
Hunger: Protest Erupts In Abuja On Day 2 As Police Disperse Protesters With Teargas
The Police, on Friday, dispersed protesters at the popular Berger Roundabout in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, when they noticed that the protesters were gathering in their numbers on the second day of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hardship and hunger.
Governor Yusuf Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared a 24-hour curfew in response to the escalation of the nationwide protest within the state.
Nigeria tightens security for hardship protests
Nigerian troops and police tightened security in Lagos and the capital Abuja on Thursday as they prepared for planned protests over the cost of living. Africa’s most populous country is…
Hunger Protests: US Issues Fresh Security Alert, Cancels All Visa Appointments
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a new security alert to its citizens in the country as the #EndBadGovernance protests commenced across Nigeria on Thursday, saying it has cancelled all visa appointments slated for August 1 and 2.
‘We were robbed’: Despair in Venezuela after Maduro victory
Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets Monday to protest what they called a stolen election, tearing down posters of President Nicolas Maduro as the banging of pots and…
JUST-IN: SGF Akume, Ministers In Closed-door Meeting Over Planned Nationwide Protest
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume is meeting with ministers on the proposed nationwide protest against economic hardship by Nigerian youths on Wednesday.
Hardship Protest: Despite Threats, Protests Break Out In Lagos
The nationwide protest against hardship and hunger in the country slated for August 1 kickstarted on Thursday morning from the Ikeja Under-bridge, Lagos, with heavy presence of security agents accompanying the protesters.
Student protests against Israel’s offensive in Gaza spread
Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries. Here is a round-up of the…
Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities
Spiraling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States spread to more campuses Wednesday, triggering suggestions from a senior Republican leader that the National Guard could be brought…