Bad governance
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The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vowed to implement the recommendations of the committee that investigated the August 1, 2024, End Bad Governance protest, which claimed 10 lives and resulted in the destruction of properties worth over ₦11 billion. Governor Yusuf made the commitment while receiving the committee’s report from its chairman, Justice…
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The National Assembly, through its joint committee on Industry, Trade and Investment, has declared that Nigeria is fooling itself over border closure in view of cross border banditry taking place in states sharing borders with Niger and the Republic of Chad. Lamentation on closed but porous borders came to the fore during 2025 budget defence…
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Organisers of the October 1 protest against hardship in the country have insisted they would proceed with the ‘showdown’ despite kicks by the Federal Government and warning by the Nigerian Police Force. A former presidential candidate and activist who is one of the leaders of the planned Oct 1 protest, Omoyele Sowore, gave an update…
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Global human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the Nigerian Government for arraigning over 1,000 protesters in court. MEZIESBLOG recalls that the 10 days hunger protests turned violent in some states, leading to the arrest of several protesters. Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, on August 6, announced that the Police arrested some persons alleged to…
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Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has urged the federal government to address the demands and concerns raised by Nigerians during the recent 10-day EndBadGovernance protest. On August 1, Nigerians took to the streets to express their anger and frustration over what they perceive as poor governance and widespread hardship. The protests,…
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has mourned those who lost their lives in the just concluded #Endbadgovernance protests in the country. Extending heartfelt sympathies to the families who suffered losses in the struggle, Obi said the deceased gave their lives while advocating for better governance in the nation. In…
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West African bloc ECOWAS has urged #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria to heed President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue. In a statement on Monday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission “deeply regrets reports of violence in the course of the protests and the unfortunate death of some protesters as well as alleged looting…
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Hoodlums in their numbers stormed a Living Faith Church in Daura’s local government area of Katsina State and looted about 205 chairs, musical instruments and other valuable items worth millions of naira. The pastor in charge of the church, David Jato, said the attacks took place in the wake of #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests on Thursday…
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Famous Nigerian DJ and activist, Obianuju Catherine, known as DJ Switch, has challenged the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and the former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo amid the ongoing nationwide hunger protests. MEZIESBLOG reports that the 10-day nationwide hunger protests tagged ‘EndBadGovernance’, highlighting Nigeria’s economic challenges, kick-started on Thursday,…
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