Thousands of protesters drawn from different groups in Rivers state on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt in a show of solidarity to the state governor, Sir, Siminilayi Fubara amidst the ongoing political crisis. In a joint statement signed…
Election is over, don’t create problems for us – Kogi Police warns
The Kogi state commissioner of Police, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, on Wednesday, warned troublemakers not to create problems for Kogi since the election had come and gone peacefully. The commissioner made the plea after some suspected party supporters staged a protest…
Kano protesters dare police, take to the streets
Some protesters are currently on the streets in defiance to the ban on demonstrations by the police. The state commissioner of police, Mohammed Usain Gumel, had banned protests after members of the ruling New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the…
Young Georgians shun Moscow, push for EU dream
Georgia’s young protesters, having forced parliament into a U-turn on controversial new legislation, are determined to maintain the pressure on the government, which they believe is steering the country away from Europe. Thousands of young and mainly peaceful protesters flooded…
At least 46 people injured after protests in Brazil – Reports
At least 46 people were injured as a result of protests in Brazil, Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos reported, citing data from the capital’s hospital. Six of those 46 hospitalised in Brasilia are in serious condition and two required emergency medical…
Peru president proposes moving up elections amid deadly unrest
Peru’s new president, Dina Boluarte, gave in to protesters’ demands early Monday announcing in a nationally televised address that she will send Congress a proposal to move up elections. Boluarte’s decision came after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets…
Iran executes 1st protester since start of unrest
A demonstrator in Iran has been executed for the first time since mass anti-government protests began in September, state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday. The man was arrested in Tehran at the end of September and was taken to…
Police arrest 18 protesters at Lekki tollgate
No fewer than 18 protesters have been arrested by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate on Saturday. One of the coordinators of #OccupyLekkiTollgate, Kunle Ajayi, confirmed this to our correspondent. Ajayi told our correspondent that the protesters were detained…
Burna Boy releases new song “20:10:20” on Lekki massacre
Burna Boy has released a new song, “20:10:20,” inspired by the recent Lekki massacre in Lagos, Nigeria, where security forces shot peaceful protesters demonstrating against police brutality. Produced by the Elements, “20:10:20” boasts an understated groove that bolsters the way…
Attacks: Lagos protesters hire bouncers to ward off hoodlums
The #EndSARS protest continued in different parts of the country on Thursday, with protesters repelling attacks from thugs and security agents. The attacks forced some protesters to hire bouncers to increase security at the protest grounds. In Lagos, tragedy struck…
